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Backing up Windows from a Command prompt
The Windows Wbadmin backup command can appear deceptively simple to use. In this tip, we'll teach you the basics of using Wbadmin and its commands.
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Printer backup and recovery tips
Learn the best way to back up and recover your printers when you upgrade a server from Windows Server 2003 to Windows Server 2008.
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Where should you dedupe?
With a growing number of vendors offering data deduplication solutions, we review the benefits of deduplication and specific dedupe products.
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Microsoft Exchange Server 2010 archiving best practices
With Exchange Server 2010, Microsoft Corp. made significant changes. Learn Microsoft Exchange 2010 archiving best practices in this tip.
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Top five VM backup mistakes
Creating backups in virtual environments has its own challenges. In this tip, learn how to efficiently create VM backups and avoid common mistakes.
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Exchange 2010 backup strategies
Learn about the best Microsoft Exchange 2010 backup strategies in this tip and how Database Availability Groups can impact the way you do backups.
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What you need to know about cloud-based email archiving
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.
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Working with Hyper-V snapshots
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.
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Top five IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup errors
Learn how to correct the top five IBM Tivoli Storage Manager backup errors in this tip from backup expert Pierre Dorion.
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What to look for in a tape vaulting service
Given the critical nature of offsite backup tape storage, you must perform due diligence in selecting a tape vaulting service.
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Cloud backup provider checklist
Read our cloud provider checklist before you sign on the dotted line with a cloud backup service.
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Top three SQL Server database backup tips
Check out our top three solutions to the most vexing SQL Server database backup problems.
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System Center Virtual Machine Manager backup tips
Learn how to back up Virtual Machine Manager in this tip, and how to perform a manual and a scripted backup.
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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.
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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.
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Global data deduplication explained
Global data deduplication can yield significant capacity savings, but its most attractive feature may be the architecture it's built upon.
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Troubleshooting Hyper-V backups
Follow these Hyper-V troubleshooting steps to give you help you solve Hyper-V backup issues when they arise.
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The changing face of iPhone data backup and recovery
iPhones can boost end-user productivity, but they also create backup headaches. Learn how to manage iPhone data backup and recovery in this tip.
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Streamlining remote backup systems
Anyone responsible for a remote backup system that involves tape can relate to the challenges tape backup can present. This tip will look at remote backup solutions other than tape.
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A look at target-based deduplication appliances
Data dedupe is a must-have feature in modern backup systems. Learn about the pros and cons of target deduplication appliances in this tip.
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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.