Disk is becoming popular for backup applications, such as disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T), continuous data protection (CDP), and virtual tape libraries (VTL). Find the latest news and other useful information on this hot topic.
Midsized shops favor ExaGrid data dedupe over EMC VTLs
SearchDataBackup.com | 02 May 2008 ARTICLE - Two organizations recently swapped out tape for disk-based backup saying they passed over VTLs from EMC and IBM in favor of NAS with data deduplication.
Disk backup in 2008: CDP continues to evolve
SearchDataBackup.com | 30 Apr 2008 ARTICLE - Over the past year, CDP has evolved from a standalone product to a common backup software feature. This article outlines CDP's evolution and details where it stands today.
Data Domain dedupes its way to profit
SearchDataBackup.com | 25 Apr 2008 ARTICLE - With nearline storage sales picking up alongside its traditional backup and recovery market, Data Domain execs say they expect more 2008 revenue than previously expected.
What is the difference between archives and backups?
Submitted By: SearchDataBackup.com | 08 May 2008 TIP - The difference between data backups vs. archives is described in this tip and the pros and cons of using tape and disk for each is discussed.
The role of NAS in data backup
Submitted By: SearchDataBackup.com | 22 Apr 2008 TIP - The role of NAS in backup is changing. Here's a look at using NAS in your data backup operations and its future in the enterprise.
The cost of tape vs. disk data backup
Submitted By: SearchDataBackup.com | 15 Apr 2008 TIP - Here's how to determine the cost of disk vs. tape in your data backup environment.
Disk Backup
30 Apr 2008 LEARNING GUIDES - This learning guide takes a look at CDP's evolution over the past few years and offers a roundup of recent disk backup news and expert advice.
How to implement virtual tape libraries
Stephen J. Bigelow, Features Writer | 17 Mar 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - This section of our Backup Best Practices guide offers a series of best practices that can help avoid common implementation mistakes and get the most from VTL technology.
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