Learning Guides:Disk Backup
Disk Backup
Disk backup tips and expert advice
We've compiled our recent how-to tips and expert advice on disk backup here for your convenience. Learn about using network-attached storage (NAS) for backup, virtual tape libraries (VTL), continuous data protection (CDP), file virtualization, and how the cost of disk backup stacks up against tape.
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Do you really need continuous data protection?
Tip - Here's a checklist of questions to help you determine if you really need CDP or a near-CDP product.
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Near vs. real continuous data protection
Tip - Near-continuous data protection (CDP) and real-CDP products are compared in this article.
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Using file virtualization for remote data protection
Tip - File virtualization is a powerful but often overlooked way to provide increased levels of remote data protection for network file servers.
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The role of NAS in data backup
Tip - The role of NAS in backup is changing. Here's a look at using NAS in your data backup operations and its future in the enterprise.
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How to back up desktops and laptops
Tip - Losing all of the data on your laptop can be a catastrophe if it hasn't been properly backed up. Here are some laptop and desktop backup best practices.
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The cost of tape vs. disk data backup
Tip - Here's how to determine the cost of disk vs. tape in your data backup environment.
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Demystifying VMware data protection: Three VMware data backup and restore methods
Tip - In part 1 of this series on VMware data protection, we detail the different approaches of VMware data backup and restore methods, and the pros and cons of each approach.
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Three reasons to avoid virtual tape libraries
Tip - Virtual tape libraries (VTLs) are very popular for backup, but there are drawbacks to using them, too.