Editors' Picks
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Enterprise backup software avoids storage sales slump
While storage vendors reported slow sales at start of 2013, Symantec and CommVault had success with enterprise backup software.14 May 2013
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Integrating e-discovery process with traditional backup
Independent backup expert Brien Posey looks at how the e-discovery process and traditional backup software products have become more integrated today.02 May 2013
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Microsoft ReFS backup: Ensuring compatibility and testing
Independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines important considerations for Microsoft ReFS backup in this tip.01 May 2013
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After 10 years, dedupe technology leads backup appliances, software
After 10 years of data dedupe technology in backup appliances and software, disk backup thrives but tape is still alive.24 Apr 2013
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Customers still waiting for requested Backup Exec 2012 features
Symantec has yet to fulfill promises made nearly a year ago to restore popular Backup Exec 2012 features that it cut, such as Jobs View.18 Apr 2013
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Platform support main focus for Symantec backup application roadmaps
Roadmaps for backup applications NetBackup and Backup Exec will favor platform support over features, Symantec VP for product management says.17 Apr 2013
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Global deduplication eliminates bottlenecks through load balancing
In the seventh part of our series on deduplication in 2013, independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses how global deduplication works.12 Apr 2013
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Deduplication 2013: Target deduplication
In the fourth part of our series on deduplication in 2013, independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses target deduplication.10 Apr 2013
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Prep school gains cloud backup solution through TwinStrata array
TwinStrata CloudArray gives St. John's Prep a cloud backup solution today, and may be used for primary data when the school fills up its SAN array.06 Mar 2013
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Actifio PAS sets out to re-architect backup
Actifio PAS is attracting a loyal following with its copy data approach to storage management. Actifio now claims more than 200 customers use its PAS appliance.21 Jan 2013
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Backup 2012: Backup Exec woes, appliances rise, Dell's 'Quest'
Backup 2012: Symantec paid for Backup Exec changes, integrated appliances gained traction, Dell bought Quest, and the cloud had DR covered.12 Dec 2012
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VStorage API support focus of Symantec-Veeam battle
Veeam Software disagrees with Symantec's claim that issues with the VMware vStorage 5.1 API makes third-party support impossible pending fixes.27 Nov 2012
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NetBackup 5220 keeps Lotus F1 racing team data safe
After a data scare at the race track, the Lotus F1 auto racing team added Symantec NetBackup 5220 and Backup Exec 3600 appliances for backup and DR.19 Nov 2012
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VM backups drive Idera rebrand of R1Soft, price change
Two years after buying R1Soft, Idera turns it into Idera Server Backup and changes its pricing to reflect concentration on VM backups.14 Nov 2012
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Cobalt Iron offers public or private cloud, on-prem backup Vaults
Cobalt Iron's Vaults enable backup to public or private clouds, as well as on-premise backup or replication between a customer's data centers.13 Nov 2012
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Backup Exec upgrade woes still drag Symantec down
Symantec has yet to recover from its Backup Exec upgrade issues, as the product's license revenue continues to fall.25 Oct 2012
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Unitrends aims integrated appliance for backup at SMEs
Unitrends is moving up from SMBs to SMEs with its Recovery-943 integrated appliance for backup, but faces tough competition in a crowded market.04 Oct 2012
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Cancer research group endorses Backup Exec 2012 upgrade
The Backup Exec 2012 upgrade made for a lot of unhappy customers, but the Gynecological Oncology Group's IT team found the new interface a snap.06 Sep 2012
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Low-investment cloud backup solutions for VARs: The sales-only model
Read up on one type of cloud backup solutions available to VARs: services that VARs simply sell rather than manage or host themselves.23 Jul 2012
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Symantec enhances Backup Exec.cloud with management console, RMM tools
Symantec adds a management console for Backup Exec.cloud, integration with RMM tools from Kaseya and LabTech Software, and pay-as-you-go pricing plan.20 Jul 2012