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Backup definitions: Top terms you need to know
Check out this list of important data backup definitions on SearchDataBackup.com. The list includes both terms you probably know and some that you may not. Feature
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Venyu tackles backup and recovery for Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys choose Venyu backup service as a replacement for tape to streamline backup of their numerous sports and retail facilities in Texas. Feature
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Best data storage products 2011
The Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com 2011 Products of the Year awards recogonize the best storage products in six categories. Guide
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Toigo: Keep tape in your disaster recovery policy
Disk backup and remote replication have become commonplace, but don't count tape out for DR. Learn why Jon Toigo is so keen on keeping tape in your disaster recovery policy. Feature
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Tape backup technology guide
Learn about the latest trends in tape backup technology in our guide containing our latest tips, news and expert advice on tape. Tutorial
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Tape backup technology tutorial
In this tape backup technology tutorial, get the best news, tip and expert advice. Tutorial
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Tape data backup and recovery quiz
Think you know everything about tape data backup and recovery? Take our quiz and test your knowledge. Quiz
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Tape backup encryption best practices
Tape backup encryption is being used for many organizations, but figuring out how to implement it can be challenging. Learn about tape encryption best practices in this article. Tutorial
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Tape storage systems continue to evolve with long-term data archiving functionality
As more and more organizations turn to disk backup, tape continues to evolve with data archiving specific functionality. Tutorial
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The year in data backup and recovery technology and a look 2011
Learn what Mr. Backup's hottest backup and recovery technology picks were for 2010, and read about what he thinks the backup world will look like in 2011. Column
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Quantum launches Scalar LTFS appliance for file archiving
Quantum’s Scalar LTFS appliance brings linear tape file system (LTFS) support to its tape libraries, making it easier to access files on tape. News | 16 Apr 2012
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Tape NAS emerges, utilizing LTFS for file access
Tape NAS brings file-level access to LTO tape for archiving, but Crossroads StrongBox is alone among hardware that takes full advantage of LTFS. News | 26 Mar 2012
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Object-based active archiving preserves classic jazz performances
Swiss university turns to Amplidata’s object-based storage to digitize 45 years of Montreux Jazz Festival performances in an active archive. News | 23 Nov 2011
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National Geographic chooses tape archiving to store PBs of content
National Geographic Global Media turns to Spectra Logic T950 library for tape archiving to hold PBs of data at lower cost and less space than disk. News | 17 Nov 2011
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Quantum improves enterprise disk and tape data backup systems
Quantum gives DXi8500 disk backup system better dedupe and scalabilty, adds dual robotics and dynamic provisioning to Scalar i6000 tape library. News | 15 Nov 2011
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Week in review podcast: Spectra Logic tape library, Bocada VM backup reporting
TechTarget's Storage Media Group reports on product releases from Spectra Logic, Bocada and from a Storage Decisions conference for intelligence community professionals. News | 04 Nov 2011
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Spectra Logic releases 3.6 exabyte T-Finity enterprise tape library
Spectra Logic launched its latest high-capacity enterprise tape library, with new management software and features to lengthen the useful lifespan of tapes. News | 01 Nov 2011
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EMC chases mainframe tape market with Disk Library upgrade
EMC, looking to convert mainframe tape users to disk, ugrades its Disk Library for mainframes (DLm) platform. News | 08 Aug 2011
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Tape systems evolve with higher performance, sophisticated robotics
Over the past year, tape systems have seen a good deal of innovation, including higher capacities, faster throughput, and new tape library robotics. News | 26 Jul 2011
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Linear Tape File System (LTFS) products seen as archiving boon
Linear Tape File System (LTFS) for LTO-5 is starting to gain support in tape libraries and other archiving products that are expected to simplify data archiving. News | 05 Jul 2011
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Top five tape archiving tips
For many organizations, tape is a viable, cost-effective option for archiving. Check out our five favorite tips from the past year on tape archiving. Tip
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Transitioning from tape to a disk backup appliance
This tip offers a step-by-step approach for making the switch from tape to a disk backup appliance. Tip
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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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Tape backup devices still used by majority of SMBs
Tape is still the No. 1 backup method for SMBs. Check out out latest news and expert advice on tape backup devices. Tip
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Offsite backup tape storage and choosing a tape vaulting service
Given the critical nature of offsite backup tape storage, you must perform due diligence in selecting a tape vaulting service. Tip
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Data archiving techniques: Choosing the best archive media
Read this tip about data archiving techniques and to discover what's the best archive media for your organization: tape, disk, optical or the cloud. Tip
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Data backup management strategies: Combining tape backup and disk-based backup
Even though disk-based backup is all the rage, tape still has its place. Learn how you can get the best of both worlds in this data backup management tip. Tip
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Tape vs. disk backup: Get the best of both worlds with D2D2T
Tape vs. disk backup is an ongoing battle in data storage. Find out how D2D2T technology combines the best of both worlds. Tip
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The future of backup to tape and a look at LTO-5 tape technology
This tip explores some of the reasons why backup to tape is still popular, and takes a look at the latest iteration of LTO tape technology, LTO-5. Tip
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Data backup types explained: Full, incremental, differential and incremental-forever backup
Learn which data backup type is best -- full, incremental or differential backups, or newer types of backups like synthetic and incremental-forever backups. Tip
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Magnetic tape’s changing storage role
David Hill, analyst with the Mesabi Group, discusses the changing role of magnetic tape in this Expert Answer. Answer
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The role of magnetic tape storage is changing
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses how tape storage is used today, how it may be used in the future, and why. Answer
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Cloud data backup vs. tape backup
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses whether cloud data backup is a replacement for tape in this Expert Response. Answer
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Skepticism about deduplication to tape remains
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, offers his thoughts on why adoption of deduplication to tape has been slow in this Expert Response. Answer
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Challenges associated with tape vaulting
Jon Toigo offers advice on solving some common challenges associated with tape vaulting in this Expert Response. Answer
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Backup tape encryption today
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses the variety of ways to perform backup tape encryption today in this Expert Answer. Answer
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The impact of backup encryption on restore time
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses the impact backup encryption has on restore time in this Expert Response. Answer
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What you should know about tape vaulting scheduling
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses scheduling tape vaulting pickup times and the associated cost. Answer
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Pros and cons of backup tape encryption
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses the pros and cons of backup tape encryption in this Expert Answer. Answer
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What you need to know about LTO-5 and the Linear Tape File System (LTFS)
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses LTO-5 tape and what you need to know before using the Linear Tape File System. Answer
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autoloader (or stackloader)
A stackloader (also known as an autoloader) is a tape storage device that automatically loads tape cartridges using a robotic mechanism. Definition
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LTO-5
LTO-5 is an upcoming tape format from the Linear Tape Open Consortium. Definition
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shoeshining or backhitching
In tape backup, shoeshining (also known as backhitching) is the repeated back and forth motion a tape drive makes when there is interruption in the data stream. Definition
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Tower of Hanoi backups
Tower of Hanoi is a complex tape backup strategy that's useful for archiving data for an extended period of time in an economical manner by using a cycle of exponential retention periods instead of a large number of tapes. Definition
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tape drive
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tape library
In data storage, a tape library is a collection of magnetic tape cartridges and tape drives. Definition
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dual-layer magnetic tape (dual-side magnetic tape)
Dual-layer magnetic tape, also known as dual-side magnetic tape, is a high-density storage medium capable of holding far more data than conventional tape backup... (Continued) Definition
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tape
In computers, tape is an external storage medium, usually both readable and writable, consisting of a loop of flexible celluloid-like material that can store data in the form of tiny magnetic fields that can be read and also erased. Definition
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DAT USB drive
A DAT USB drive is a tape drive with digital audio tape (DAT) that can be plugged into a Universal Serial Bus (USB) connection as a simple and relatively low-cost way to back up data routinely, especially on servers. DAT USB technology is expected to... Definition
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AIT (advanced intelligent tape)
AIT (advanced intelligent tape) is a magnetic tape and drive system used for computer data storage and archiving. Definition
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Tape vaulting: What you need to know about tape backup and archiving
Industry analyst Lauren Whitehouse discusses the latest developments in tape storage and best practices for tape vaulting. Podcast
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Tape vaulting: Best practices to consider for offsite tape storage
David Chapa discusses some best practices for tape vaulting in this Q&A. Find out how to negotiate SLAs, tape vaulting pricing and the importance of encryption. Podcast
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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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Magnetic tape’s changing storage role
David Hill, analyst with the Mesabi Group, discusses the changing role of magnetic tape in this Expert Answer. Answer
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Backup definitions: Top terms you need to know
Check out this list of important data backup definitions on SearchDataBackup.com. The list includes both terms you probably know and some that you may not. Feature
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Quantum launches Scalar LTFS appliance for file archiving
Quantum’s Scalar LTFS appliance brings linear tape file system (LTFS) support to its tape libraries, making it easier to access files on tape. News
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The role of magnetic tape storage is changing
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses how tape storage is used today, how it may be used in the future, and why. Answer
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Tape NAS emerges, utilizing LTFS for file access
Tape NAS brings file-level access to LTO tape for archiving, but Crossroads StrongBox is alone among hardware that takes full advantage of LTFS. News
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Cloud data backup vs. tape backup
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses whether cloud data backup is a replacement for tape in this Expert Response. Answer
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Skepticism about deduplication to tape remains
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, offers his thoughts on why adoption of deduplication to tape has been slow in this Expert Response. Answer
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Challenges associated with tape vaulting
Jon Toigo offers advice on solving some common challenges associated with tape vaulting in this Expert Response. Answer
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Backup tape encryption today
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses the variety of ways to perform backup tape encryption today in this Expert Answer. Answer
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The impact of backup encryption on restore time
Jon Toigo, founder and CEO of Toigo Partners International, discusses the impact backup encryption has on restore time in this Expert Response. Answer
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About Tape backup and tape libraries
Tape backup and tape libraries are essential to providing cost-effective, long-term data storage for all business types and sizes. Explore resources on backup and recovery with tape libraries here, including tutorials on LTO tape technology, recycling backup tapes and caring for your magnetic media. Stay up to date with the latest news about tape encryption and secure tape storage. Compare tape backup systems versus tape autoloaders, and compare tape library vendors. Find out about tape backup best practices and listen to podcasts and interviews from data storage industry experts. Learn how to choose the best library for your enterprise and ask our tape storage experts your most important questions.