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Cloud backup best practices: A tutorial on evaluating cloud data backup services
In this tutorial on cloud backup best practices, learn what you should look for in potential cloud data backup services, questions to ask potential vendors, management and security concerns, and cloud backup services that are popular with larger ente... Tutorial
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Cloud backup neglects recovery and security necessary for true cloud disaster recovery
In this tutorial on cloud disaster recovery (DR), learn about cloud disaster recovery vs. cloud backup; hybrid disaster recovery approaches; and security concerns with cloud backup and disaster recovery. Tutorial
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W. Curtis Preston: Articles and podcasts on data backup and recovery
Read what backup guru Curtis Preston has to say about data deduplication, CDP, VTLs and more. Curtis Preston on Backup/
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Data storage backup security tutorial: Tape encryption and cloud backup
Data storage backups are an necessary element of data protection plan, but they're often the biggest source of security woes. Learn everything you need to know about keeping your backups secure in this tutorial. Tutorial
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Cloud backup tutorial: How to leverage cloud backup services
In this tutorial on cloud backup, you'll learn how cloud storage is changing data protection and disaster recovery and the cost differences of cloud backup vs. traditional backup. Tutorial
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Managed data backup and recovery FAQ
John Merryman, services director for recovery services at GlassHouse Technologies Inc., discusses the managed backup and recovery market today in this Q&A. FAQ
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Backup in the cloud: Large enterprises wary, others climbing on board
More businesses now look to cloud backup services to store and protect their critical data – but issues of reliability and recovery time remain. News | 10 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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Autonomy buys Iron Mountain's cloud backup services, other digital assets
Autonomy takes a leap forward into cloud backup services by acquiring digital storage assets from Iron Mountain for $380 million. News | 17 May 2011
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CA, Microsoft combine for hybrid cloud backup service
CA will let ARCserve customers move data off to Microsoft Azure, adding subscription-based backup to ARCserve’s onsite backup in a move that follows rivals Symantec and CommVault. News | 13 May 2011
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Symantec CEO sounds off on cloud data backup, virtualization, acquisition strategy
Symantec CEO Enrique Salem discusses where hybrid cloud data backup, appliances and virtual environments fit in the future of backup and storage management. News | 05 May 2011
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Laptop data backup gets attention from i365, CommVault
The laptop data backup market heats up: Seagate’s i365 addresses cloud-based backup for laptops while CommVault adds endpoint backup features to its Simpana backup software. News | 12 Apr 2011
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Remote backups are becoming more manageable with cloud-based backup
Remote backups -- or ROBO backups -- have long been a challenge because of tape. Now, cloud-based backups are making remote office backup projects more manageable. News | 28 Feb 2011
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Promise delivers cloud storage backup with SMB multiprotocol system
Promise Technology emphasizes data protection with its new SMB multiprotocol NAS and iSCSI storage system, including a cloud backup option and bundled backup software. News | 23 Feb 2011
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Acronis provides backup and DR for vCloud, and other data backup news
This week’s data backup and recovery news in brief: Acronis provides backup and DR for vCloud; AUM to use UbiStor data backup services and more. News | 14 Feb 2011
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High school deploys TwinStrata CloudArray cloud storage gateway
Essex Agricultural and Technical High School recently deployed cloud storage using a cloud storage gateway from TwinStrata after evaluating a similar product from Nasuni. Article | 14 Jan 2011
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Will tape have a second life with data protection in the cloud?
Disk and tape can be used in concert to meet your data protection requirements. Find out why tape may have a second life with data protection in the cloud. Tip
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Cloud-based email archiving pros and cons
Cloud-based archiving is an attractive proposition for many firms, but before you start using the cloud, there are some things you need to consider. Tip
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Cloud backup provider checklist: Criteria for choosing a cloud service
Read our cloud provider checklist before you sign on the dotted line with a cloud backup service. Tip
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Will cloud data protection replace tape?
Could the cloud replace tape? Learn how cloud data protection could be a good choice for your organization. Tip
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Backup for laptops: Make use of cloud backup services
Laptop backup is a thorny issue for many organizations. Learn how cloud backup can be a good solution for your laptop backup issues. Tip
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Preventing online backup security threats to your network
More and more employees are using online backup services to back up their data on work computers. Learn about how to prevent online backup security threats in your organization. Tip
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Best cloud backup and recovery tips: A primer on cloud data backup
We've collected our top five tips on cloud backup. Learn about cloud data backup security, how to choose the best cloud backup service, cloud backup management, and more. Tip
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Data archiving best practices: The difference between backups and archives
In this collection of data archiving tips, learn data archiving best practices and the differences between backups and archives. Tip
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Cloud archiving: Choosing the best features from the best cloud service provider
Cloud storage and archiving continue to gain support, but which provider should you choose? Read about two popular options to help you decide. Tip
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Service-level agreement management considerations when using online data backup services
There are many service-level agreement management considerations to be aware of when using online data backup services. Read our list before you sign on the dotted line. Tip
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Cloud data backup is only one piece of the disaster recovery puzzle
Cloud data backup can help you with part of your disaster recovery solution, but it's only one small piece of the disaster recovery puzzle. Ask the Expert
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Cloud data backup is not cloud disaster recovery
Biff Myre discusses the limitations of cloud disaster recovery, and outlines a more effective use case for cloud storage. Ask the Expert
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The pros and cons of online cloud backup services for mobile devices
Backing up mobile devices can be a chore. Learn whether or not online cloud backup services can help. Ask the Expert
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What are the costs associated with cloud data backup services, and what options are available to lar
Dave Ellis talks about the main options companies have for cloud backup providers and the costs associated with them in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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How do you make sure your data is secure when using a online/cloud backup provider?
Curtis Preston discusses the best way to secure data if you use an online/cloud data backup provider in this expert response Ask the Expert
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Online backup on a budget
Curtis Preston discusses reliable and affordable online backup solutions for businesses. Ask the Expert
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Are online data backup service providers ready for the enterprise?
Pierre Dorion details what you need to consider when evaluating online backup service providers. Ask the Expert
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Bit-based and file-based online backup
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cloud seeding
Cloud seeding (also known as seeding the cloud) is an option an organization can use for its first data backup to a cloud service. Definition
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cloud drive
A cloud drive is an umbrella term used to describe any Web-based service that provides storage space on a remote server. 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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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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Data backup tools evolve with cloud, vStorage APIs and source dedupe
The latest developments in data backup tools space include cloud backup, growing support for vStorage APIs and source dedupe. Podcast
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2011 Products of the Year finalists
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cloud seeding
Cloud seeding (also known as seeding the cloud) is an option an organization can use for its first data backup to a cloud service. Definition
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Cloud backups seen as alternative to tape in some organizations
Cloud backups involve placing data on off-site storage that is owned and maintained by a vendor who charges a fee based on the service level. Tutorial
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Will tape have a second life with data protection in the cloud?
Disk and tape can be used in concert to meet your data protection requirements. Find out why tape may have a second life with data protection in the cloud. Tip
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Backup in the cloud: Large enterprises wary, others climbing on board
More businesses now look to cloud backup services to store and protect their critical data – but issues of reliability and recovery time remain. News
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Data backup tools evolve with cloud, vStorage APIs and source dedupe
The latest developments in data backup tools space include cloud backup, growing support for vStorage APIs and source dedupe. Podcast
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Cloud-based email archiving pros and cons
Cloud-based archiving is an attractive proposition for many firms, but before you start using the cloud, there are some things you need to consider. Tip
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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
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Cloud backup provider checklist: Criteria for choosing a cloud service
Read our cloud provider checklist before you sign on the dotted line with a cloud backup service. Tip
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Autonomy buys Iron Mountain's cloud backup services, other digital assets
Autonomy takes a leap forward into cloud backup services by acquiring digital storage assets from Iron Mountain for $380 million. News
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About Cloud backup
Cloud backup is becoming a popular alternative to traditional data backup and recovery storage media, such as tape and disk. Learn about whether cloud backup is the best data protection method for your enterprise, what to look for in a cloud storage or online data backup service, and cloud backup security best practices. Browse expert advice and tutorials on how to choose the best cloud backup solution and how to negotiate service-level agreements (SLAs) with your cloud backup provider. Read about how to manage your recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) in your cloud backup and recovery plan. Stay up to date on the latest news and listen to podcasts for more cloud backup storage technology information and resources.