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	Tiered data backup storage strategies: Tiered data storage is often neglected in data backup and recovery plans, but tiering your data is crucial to reduce risks and costs. (TIP)
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	Data backups vs. data archives FAQ: Learn the differences between data backup software and data archiving tools and the dos and don'ts associated with each in this FAQ with Curtis Preston. (FAQ)
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	FAQ: Addressing challenges associated with Linux backup (FAQ)

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	Data backup and recovery security tutorial: In this tutorial on secure data backup, learn about encryption key management, encryption appliances, tape and disk encryption, cloud backup security, and secure data destruction. (TUTORIAL)
	Using CDP in your backup and recovery plan (TUTORIAL)
	VMware data backup and recovery technology tutorial (TUTORIAL)

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	Top five data deduplication technology tips of 2009: Although data deduplication is a relatively new technology in data backup environments, users quickly saw its many benefits. And its popularity continues to rise today. (TIP)
	Archiving reduces backup workload prior to deduping (ARTICLE)
	Data deduplication best practices (TIP)

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