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  • VMware Data Protection vs. third-party backup

    Colm Keegan of Storage Switzerland compares VMware Data Protection with third-party backup applications in this Expert Response.

  • Third-party endpoint backup vs. backup software

    George Crump, analyst with Storage Switzerland, compares third-party endpoint backup products with endpoint backup from legacy vendors.

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  • The pros and cons of integrated backup appliances

    Find out whether integrated backup appliances with backup software, server and storage offer any benefits beyond ease of installation.

  • Disk can help with backup tape rotation strategy

    Backup expert George Crump explains how to use disk to get the most out of your backup tape rotation strategy.

  • How cloud archiving services compare

    Backup expert George Crump discusses the issues involved in picking a cloud archiving service for your organization.

  • When is a VTL better than NAS for a backup target?

    Eric Slack of Storage Switzerland says that, as a backup target, a VTL might be a better choice than NAS.

  • Perform iPhone, iPad backup using third-party software

    George Crump of Storage Switzerland discusses iPhone and iPad backup using third-party software in this Expert Answer.

  • Should you back up Google Drive contents?

    George Crump of Storage Switzerland discusses whether it is necessary to back up Google Drive contents in this Expert Answer.

  • Should you back up Dropbox contents?

    George Crump of Storage Switzerland discusses whether it is necessary to back up Dropbox contents in this Expert Response.

  • Learn how to extract files from a tarball

    Backup expert Brien Posey details how information technology administrators can extract files from a tarball.

  • Mobile backup and file-sharing tools converge

    Backup expert Brien Posey discusses the convergence of mobile backup and file-sharing tools that is occurring in the enterprise backup space.

  • The state of mobile device and laptop backups

    Backup expert Brien Posey discusses the state of enterprise backups for mobile devices and laptop computers in this Expert Answer.

  • Pros and cons of various endpoint data backup methods

    Backup expert Brien Posey discusses the pros and cons of various methods of data backup, including cloud, CDP and scheduled backups.

  • The challenges of laptop and mobile device backup

    Backup expert Brien Posey discusses the trials involved with laptop and mobile device data backup, such as limited connectivity and bandwidth.

  • The rise of practical laptop backups

    Backup expert Brien Posey discusses how laptop computer backups have become a manageable task after decades as a thorn in the sides of IT pros.

  • Enterprise backup for different mobile platforms

    Backup expert Brien Posey discusses the issues with finding an enterprise backup product that is compatible with different mobile platforms.

  • How tablet backup differs from laptop backup

    Backup expert Brien Posey explains how smartphone and tablet backup offer a completely different set of challenges than backing up laptops.

  • Using desktop virtualization to protect laptop data

    Backup expert Brien Posey explains the role desktop virtualization can play in an organization's efforts to protect data stored on laptops.

  • Data deduplication vendors work to accelerate process

    Backup expert Brien Posey explains how data deduplication vendors are working to speed up the process.

  • Solving SQL VSS writer problems during backup

    Backup expert Brien Posey explains how to solve common SQL VSS writer problems users can face during SQL database backups.

  • Resolving error code 1296 during Exchange backups

    Brien Posey explains how to resolve a common error code when using VSS-based backup software for Exchange backups.

  • Is open source software the best data backup solution?

    Expert Brien Posey discusses how to determine whether an open source software backup product is the best data backup solution for your organization.

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