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ReFS backup: Ensuring compatibility and testing
Independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines important considerations for Microsoft ReFS backup in this tip.
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Pros and cons of backup tape encryption
Independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines what's good and what's bad about backup tape encryption in this tip.
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Secure backups require more than just encrypting data
Independent backup expert Brien Posey says that encrypting data is not a substitute for strong physical security and proper account usage.
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Windows Server 2012 dedupe vs. backup software dedupe
Independent backup expert Brien Posey compares backup software deduplication and Windows Server 2012 deduplication and discusses their compatibility.
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Cloud vs. in-house for mobile backups
When it comes to mobile backups, some organizations take an on premises approach; others prefer the cloud.
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SharePoint recovery on an item-level basis
SharePoint recovery of data can be complicated, but in this tip, Brien Posey shows how to perform item-level data recovery.
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Designing a redundant backup solution
Brien Posey discusses the three areas you need to focus on when designing a redundant backup solution.
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Office 365 backup for Lync
When it comes to Office 365 backup, administrators can be lulled into a false sense of security, particularly when it comes to Lync Server data. Microsoft expert Brien Posey offers tips to make it ...
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VM backup and restoration in a Windows failover cluster
Learn about Windows failover clusters and their role in VM backups and restoration in this tip from Microsoft expert Brien Posey.
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Protecting your virtualization infrastructure
Brien Posey offers some reasons why you should protect your virtualization infrastructure and lists specific components that must be protected.
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Microsoft System Center DPM bare-metal recovery
Bare-metal recovery with Microsoft System Center DPM is easier than you might think. Brien Posey explains the process in this tip.
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Office 365 backup considerations for Exchange Server
In this tip, Brien Posey discusses Microsoft Office 365 backup for Exchange Server. You have fewer options for restoring your data than you may think.
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Learn your options for virtual tape library solutions
Shopping for virtual tape library solutions can be a challenge thanks to the sheer number of choices available. Learn why in this Brien Posey tip.
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Cloud backup versus cloud storage comparison
Cloud hype has blurred the cloud storage and cloud backup, recovery and restore line. This tip will offer a cloud BURR versus cloud storage comparison.
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Effective data sanitization
Effective use of data sanitization techniques lessens the chance that valuable data could be stolen or compromised.
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An introduction to serverless backups
Taking production servers out of the backup process can increase backup efficiency. This tip outlines how serverless backups are performed today.
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An introduction to LAN-free backups
LAN-free backups alleviate network congestion and make backup more efficient.
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Backup Exec 2012 upgrade features new tasks
Symantec Backup Exec 2012 is significantly different than previous versions. This tip details how to perform some key tasks in the new version.
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Microsoft improves backup utilities in Windows 8
Microsoft expert Brien Posey says that Microsoft has made some key changes that improve Windows 8 backup.
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Five common Backup Exec errors
This tip discusses five common Symantec Backup Exec errors and their solutions.
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Cloud backup services succeed from managing data
Independent backup and disaster recovery expert Jon Toigo discusses the importance of data management and testing for cloud backup services.
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Four things to know about Hyper-V backups
In this tip, independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines four things you need to know about Microsoft Hyper-V backups to avoid common pitfalls.
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Deduplication and data lifecycle management
Independent backup expert Brien Posey offers information about how data deduplication impacts data lifecycle management in this tip.
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Integrating e-discovery process with traditional backup
Independent backup expert Brien Posey looks at how the e-discovery process and traditional backup software products have become more integrated today.