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Simplify virtual machine backup with image-level backups, CDP and near-CDP
Learn how to simplify virtual machine backup with image-level backup, continuous data protection (CDP) and near-CDP in this column by W. Curtis Preston. Column
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Virtualization disaster recovery planning tutorial
Virtualization disaster recovery (DR) differs from physical server DR in many ways. Learn the different technologies for virtual server backup and recovery, including VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM), and how VMware environments differ from Microso... Tutorial
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Quest vRanger Pro 4.5 backup and recovery tutorial
Quest recently released vRanger Pro 4.5. This tutorial will review the new version and provide some tips and other helpful information for using vRanger Pro 4.5. Tutorial
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The future for VMware's vStorage APIs for Data Protection looks promising
VMware's vStorage APIs for Data Protection offer a lot of new features that outweigh the benefits of VCB, so it's predicted to take the place of VCB in virtual server environments. FAQ
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Windows virtual server backup spotlight
Virtualization comes with both pros and cons. One of those cons? More complicated backups. Read about the challenges and best practices for Hyper-V and other virtual environments. IT Spotlight
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Virtual server backup may finally be getting a little easier
Virtual server backup may finally be getting a little easier, thanks to some new features and tools in popular backup applications. Tutorial
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Data backup application choices for backing up virtual server enviornments
Backing up virtual storage environments often require non-traditional backup approaches. Learn about the best way to back up virtual storage and virtual machines. Feature
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Backing up Microsoft Hyper-V virtualized servers
In this FAQ, learn about the challenges associated with backing up Hyper-V servers and the differences between backing up Hyper-V servers and VMware servers. FAQ
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Virtual server backup best practices: An essential guide to server virtualization and data backup
This Essential Guide offers a collection of tips, tools and techniques that you can use to back up your virtual servers more efficiently. Discover virtual server backup best practices. E-Guide
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Even with new VMware backup tools, users stick with older technologies
vSphere 4 and a new set of vStorage APIs for Data Protection being integrated by major backup vendors may change this, but for now users and analysts say they'll stick with agents in guests for simplicity and reliability. Feature
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Bocada launches backup reporting for virtual machines
Bocada Vision ties into VMware and provides granular backup reporting and analysis of the data protection process for virtual machines, either as a module to Bocada Prism for physical machine backups or a standalone product. News | 03 Nov 2011
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Quantum, Acronis target VMware backup and recovery at VMworld
Quantum and Acronis target VMware backup and recovery at VMworld: Quantum launches vmPRO 4000 appliance and Acronis rolls out vmPROtect 6. News | 29 Aug 2011
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Veeam upgrades virtual server backup software, adds Hyper-V support
Veeam provides details of Backup & Replication 6 virtual server backup software, including one-click failback and file restores News | 22 Aug 2011
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IBM, HP add public cloud data protection services
IBM rolls out public cloud protection services for backup, archiving and virtual machine DR while HP brings out PC backup service. News | 21 Jun 2011
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Symantec improves virtual machine backup in Backup Exec 2010
At its Symantec Vision user conference, Symantec launches Backup Exec 2010 R3, including a new appliance and hosted cloud backup service, and emphasizes virtual machine backup. News | 03 May 2011
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Pancetera expands virtual machine backup capability
Pancetera Unite’s SmartMotion capability lets users push out data to any NAS target without the need for staging servers and virtual machine backup software. News | 19 Apr 2011
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i365 releases virtual edition of EVault for Microsoft DPM and other data backup news
i365 releases virtual edition of EVault for Microsoft DPM; Dynamic Solutions International and B&L Associates announce virtual tape offering; and other data backup news. News | 25 Mar 2011
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Community health center changes data protection strategy with Syncsort
A community health center switches its data management and data protection strategy, moving from an EMC SAN and reliance on tape to NetApp and NetApp Syncsort Integrated Backup (NSB). News | 08 Mar 2011
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Top data backup software trends: Source dedupe and virtual machine backup
Source dedupe, improved virtual machine backup top list of 2010 trends in data backup software; snapshots, replication, and CDP also poised for long-term impact on traditional backup. Article | 21 Dec 2010
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Virtual server backup vendor Quest buys BakBone, looks to combine features
The combination of Quest's virtual server backup and BakBone's physical backup could solve the problem of having to use separate backup products; will others follow down this path? Article | 10 Nov 2010
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Top five virtual backup tips
The editors of SearchDataBackup.com have been closely following the virtual server backup market. Here are our top 5 virtual backup tips. Tip
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Keep application integrity in Microsoft Hyper-V backup
When conducting a Microsoft Hyper-V backup, steps need to be taken to promote application integrity and prevent corruption of data. Tip
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Hyper-V backup best practices: Hypervisor backup vs. VM backups
In this tip, learn about Hyper-V backup best practices, as well as the differences between hypervisor backup vs. VM backup. Tip
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Virtual machine backup software checklist
With this checklist, learn how to determine what features and functions you need in virtual machine backup software. Tip
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Backing up VMs: Traditional apps vs. virtual machine backup software
In this tip on backing up VMs, learn about the pros and cons of traditional backup software vs. VM backup software. Tip
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Top five mistakes made when backing up VMs and how to prevent them
Creating backups in virtual environments has its own challenges. In this tip, learn how to efficiently create VM backups and avoid common mistakes. Tip
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Microsoft's Hyper-V snapshots offer quick VM backups, but with limits
Microsoft’s Hyper-V snapshots offer a quick way to back up virtual machines during upgrades, but they’re no substitute for long-term archives. Tip
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Microsoft System Center Virtual Machine Manager backup techniques
Learn how to back up Virtual Machine Manager in this tip, and how to perform a manual and a scripted backup. Tip
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Hyper-V recovery: Top tips for restoring Hyper-V virtual machines
Good backups are only one half of a solid data protection plan. Check out our best tips for solving common Hyper-V recovery problems. Tip
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Top tips for troubleshooting Hyper-V backups
Follow these Hyper-V troubleshooting steps to give you help you solve Hyper-V backup issues when they arise. Tip
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What is the best VMware backup method?
Learn the best VMware backup method in this expert response by W. Curtis Preston. Ask the Expert
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Top five tips for VMware data backup
VMware has seen tremendous adoption rates over the past two to three years. Getting your VMware data backup environment right is one of the most critical aspects of any virtualization deployment. Ask the Expert
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VSS-based backup
Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is a Windows service for capturing and creating snapshots called shadow copies. VSS, which operates at the block level of the file system, provides a backup infrastructure for Microsoft operating sytems. Definition
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image-based backup
Image-based backup is a backup process for a computer or virtual machine (VM) that creates a copy of the operating system and all the data associated with it, including the system state, and application configurations and saves it as a single file. Word
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VMware backup
VMware backup is the copying of data on a virtual machine (VM) in a VMware environment to prevent data loss. Word
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virtual server backup
Virtual server backup is the copying of data stored on a virtual server to guard against data loss. Word
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cloud backup (online backup)
Cloud backup, also known as online backup, is a type of offsite data storage where data is backed up to a storage service provider. Word
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Virtual machine backup challenges
Andrew Warby, senior network administrator of CRA International in Boston, discusses a recent server consolidation project that required significant changes to the way they perform backups. Video
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Symantec Corp. NetBackup 5220 appliance
The Symantec NetBackup 5220 is a scalable disk backup appliance. It can be partitioned as deduplicating or non-deduplicating storage partitions, or a combination of the two. 2011 Products of the Year
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Quantum Corp. vmPRO 4000 appliance
The vmPRO 4000 family offers backup software and storage in one appliance that’s based on Quantum’s DXi dedupe and replication devices. 2011 Products of the Year
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2011 Products of the Year finalists
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Essential tips for making VMware backups
Before tackling a VMware backup, read up on some of the best practices - and how to avoid the potential pitfalls - using some of our essential tips. Tutorial
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What you need to know about Hyper-V backup
We've assembled some of our best tips and strategies make life easier during Hyper-V backups. Tutorial
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VSS-based backup
Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS) is a Windows service for capturing and creating snapshots called shadow copies. VSS, which operates at the block level of the file system, provides a backup infrastructure for Microsoft operating sytems. Definition
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Top five virtual backup tips
The editors of SearchDataBackup.com have been closely following the virtual server backup market. Here are our top 5 virtual backup tips. Tip
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Bocada launches backup reporting for virtual machines
Bocada Vision ties into VMware and provides granular backup reporting and analysis of the data protection process for virtual machines, either as a module to Bocada Prism for physical machine backups or a standalone product. News
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Keep application integrity in Microsoft Hyper-V backup
When conducting a Microsoft Hyper-V backup, steps need to be taken to promote application integrity and prevent corruption of data. Tip
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Hyper-V backup best practices: Hypervisor backup vs. VM backups
In this tip, learn about Hyper-V backup best practices, as well as the differences between hypervisor backup vs. VM backup. Tip
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About Backup for virtual servers
Backup for virtual servers has emerged as a common pain point for enterprise data storage professionals. You'll find all our resources on backup for virtual servers here, including news, tutorials and expert advice on VMware backup tools such as VMware Consolidated Backup (VCB), VMware Data Recovery Manager and vSphere. You'll also find information on Microsoft Hyper V and Citrix Xen backup. This section also offers information about third-party virtual server data backup and recovery tools from companies such as Veeam and and Vizioncore. You can also learn how data backup software vendors are responding to the challenges associated with backup for virtual servers. Bookmark our backup for virtual servers page and check back frequently for the latest tips and podcasts on backing up virtual servers.