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How to back up encrypted files and how to use the Encry
With data backup security being such a high priority, more organizations are encrypting the contents of their file servers. Although encryption improves security, it can complicate an organization'...
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Protecting disk-to-disk backups and continuous data pro
Continuous data protection (CDP) products offer numerous advantages over traditional tape backup techniques but disk-to-disk backups have other downsides you need to be aware of.
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New features in VMware vSphere that benefit data backup
Here's a look at the new features in VMware vSphere that will make data backup and recovery chores easier.
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Preventing tape backup system disasters
If a tape system is properly installed, configured, maintained and operated, it is highly reliable. However, it does require some effort and knowledge on the part of the storage/backup administrato...
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Using different types of storage snapshots for data pro
Storage snapshots are commonly used to enhance data protection systems and dramatically shorten recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs). Here's a look at the different ...
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Top five tape storage backup and recovery tips of 2009
Here's a look at the top five tape storage backup and recovery tips of 2009. Learn about tape backup and tape trends in 2009 with these top tips.
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Storage snapshot technologies in data backup and recove
Storage snapshot technology was originally architected to solve several data backup problems. Learn about the different types of snapshots in this tip.
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Top 10 data backup and recovery tips of 2009
Read about the top 10 data backup and recovery tips of 2009. Learn about topics from data replication to CDP to data deduplication.
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Top five data deduplication technology tips of 2009
Although data deduplication is a relatively new technology in data backup environments, users quickly saw its many benefits. And its popularity continues to rise today.
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Is backup closing the gap in backup vs. archive?
The data backup and recovery community advocate that backups are not archives, but are backups closing that gap? Learn about their similarities and differences in this tip.
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An introduction to data backup tape rotation schemes
Learn about the different types of data backup tape rotation schemes to determine which one is best for your environment.
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A look at VMware D2D backup apps
Learn about the features in the newest disk-to-disk backup products for vSphere.
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Choosing the right tape encryption solution for your ba
How do you decide which tape encryption product is right for your enterprise? Learn about what factors you need to look at before deciding on an encryption product.
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Creating a System Recovery Disk in Windows 7: A step-by
Learn how to create a Systems Recovery Disk in Windows 7 for a bare-metal restore in this step-by-step tutorial.
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SQL Server backup and recovery best practices
Learn the top SQL Server data backup and recovery best practices and tips in this article.
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Secure your data backups with encryption key management
Here are several essential key management best practices you need to know about to maximize your investment in encryption and minimize your business risks.
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Upgrading from LTO-3 to LTO-4 tape for data backup and
Upgrading from LTO-3 to LTO-4 to take advantage of LTO-4 improvements in speed and capacity is a good idea for many organizations. Here's a look at potential issues.
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Data backup for virtual machines: Alternative methods t
Data backup expert W. Curtis Preston discusses alternatives to VMware Consolidated Backup for backing up virtual machines: using point products, and using data deduplication and continuous data pro...
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Is VMware Consolidated Backup right for your enterprise
In W. Curtis Preston's latest column, learn about whether or not VMware Consolidated Backup is right for your enterprise.
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Is cloud data backup right for your organization?
Learn about the pros and cons of cloud data backup technology and if it's a good choice for your organization.
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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.