Check out our data backup and recovery FAQs for information on a variety of topics from tape backup to data deduplication to continuous data protection (CDP) and more.
Bare-metal restore FAQ
Bare-metal restores can be challenging. A little planning up front can save you a lot of headaches when performing a bare-metal restore. W. Curtis Preston, executive editor of the Storage Media Group answers common questions about bare metal restores in this Q&A.
Linux data backup and recovery FAQ
Performing data backup and recovery in a Linux environment poses some unique challenges. Brien Posey, a freelance writer and former CIO, answers some of the most common questions about Linux data backup in this Q&A.
Global data deduplication FAQ
Global deduplication allows users to deduplicate data across multiple boxes, which can simplify management as companies back up more and more data. Backup expert W. Curtis Preston discusses the pros and cons of global deduplication, who should consider it, and which vendors are offering it today in this Q&A.
Using an encryption appliance for data backup security
Data backup security is an ongoing challenge for many organizations and encryption is an obvious step to protect backup data. However, there are a number of ways to perform backup encryption today. One way is to use an encryption appliance. But, are encryption appliances right for your particular needs? Kevin Beaver, information security consultant with Principle Logic LLC, discusses the pros and cons of using encryption appliances for backup encryption and what you need to consider before deploying an encryption appliance.
Backup reporting FAQ
The old joke, "The backup is fine -- it's the restore that doesn't work," is all too often true. But tools designed specifically to monitor and report on backups can help eliminate those restore surprises. Lauren Whitehouse, analyst with the Enterprise Strategy Group, discusses the need for backup reporting, the backup reporting tools available in today's market and more.
CDP FAQ
Continuous data protection (CDP) is becoming an increasingly attractive data protection and backup option. But is CDP right for your business? Backup guru W. Curtis Preston compares CDP to traditional backup in this FAQ.
Data deduplication FAQ
Will you be able to achieve the huge data reduction ratios that data deduplication vendors are touting? In this FAQ guide, analyst Jerome Wendt answers the most common data deduplication questions he's hearing today.
Data destruction FAQ
When data backups are deleted in your business, are they really gone? In this FAQ, Executive Editor and Independent Backup Expert W. Curtis Preston discusses data destruction in backup environments. Curtis takes a closer look at the approaches to destruction, regulations and policies regarding destruction and options for outsourcing this policy.
Data protection FAQ
Eric Burgener, senior analyst and consultant with the Taneja Group, answers the questions he is hearing most frequently about data protection. He discusses developments in data protection technology, VTLs, the changing role of tape, CDP, WAN optimization, SaaS, cloud-based storage, dense storage platforms, and the difference between backup and archiving requirements.
Data replication for backup best practices
Replication is increasingly becoming a critical business need for many organizations. In this interview, W. Curtis Preston discusses synchronous and asynchronous replication, deduplication and backup management best practices.
Managed data backup and recovery FAQ
John Merryman, services director for recovery services at GlassHouse Technologies Inc., discusses the benefits and drawbacks of managed data backup and recovery, and the managed backup market today in this FAQ.
Server-free backup FAQ
Not too long ago, server-free backup was the best option for backing up large data sets. However, there are some legitimate alternatives available today. W. Curtis Preston discusses how server-free backup works, pros and cons of server-free backup, the server-free backup market, and today's alternatives to this complicated approach.
Tape encryption FAQ
How can you protect your tapes once they leave your hands? Pierre Dorion, Data Center Practice Director with Long View Systems Inc., answers today's most common tape encryption questions.
Tape handling FAQ
Improper tape storage handling often leads to data loss. How do you correctly handle tape? What are the most common damages to tape? Curtis Breville, founder and president of geniusTek, and the writer of the Web site AskMrStorage.com. discusses tape handling best practices in this Q&A.
Virtual server backup FAQ
How much are virtualized server environments affecting backup processes? Mark Bowker, analyst with the Enterprise Strategy Group, answers the most common questions about virtual server backup from storage administrators.
VTL deduplication FAQ
John Merryman, services director for recovery services at GlassHouse Technologies Inc., discusses the pros and cons of virtual tape library (VTL) data deduplication and the state of the VTL deduplication market today in this Q&A.
