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Veritas goes into Flex mode with NetBackup appliances
More than two years after escaping Symantec, Veritas fights off data protection newcomers by packaging NetBackup with an expanding appliance portfolio.
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Commvault strikes up B&RaaS band for VMs, Salesforce
Commvault enhances its cloud-based data protection suite by offering its flagship Complete Backup & Recovery software as a service, with new services for VMs and native cloud apps.
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Commvault packages data insights into Activate app
Commvault's Activate, consisting of data analysis tools announced earlier this year, now allows users to learn about their unstructured data and effectively take action with it.
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A top 10 list for your data backup plan
A data backup plan needs to anticipate changes to the organization and possible threats. These best practices will help you tailor your plan according to your business's needs.
Which backup software is right for your business?
“Do I still need an enterprise-level backup software app? How can I prepare for the top challenges I may encounter when buying restore software? Which products should be on my radar?” You’ll find the answers to these queries and more, in this free, downloadable PDF.
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Micro Focus simplifies Data Protector offerings
Version 10.10 of Data Protector marks a new chapter in the backup and recovery product's long history, which goes back to years under Hewlett-Packard.
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Cloud backup Get Started
A strategy for Microsoft Office 365 backup
There are plenty of Office 365 backup providers out there, but how do you get started? For one thing, think of your cloud data as if it were on premises.
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Virtual server backup Manage
Take advantage of virtual backup security benefits
A virtual backup is not effective if it's not secure. Encryption, agentless backup and testing can all help. Explore the details of how to secure your backups.
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Data reduction Manage
Inline vs. post-processing dedupe
Will inline or post-processing deduplication work better for your data protection platform? There are several products on the market that offer these capabilities.
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Disk backup News
Commvault's new appliances scale up and down
Commvault moves its HyperScale appliance platform into the enterprise with the HS3300 and into remote and branch offices with the Remote Office Appliance.
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Remote backup Evaluate
Content management pushes EFSS adoption
Most EFSS products unify communications, collaboration and content management tasks well beyond the technology's initial file sync-and-share functionality.
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How Veritas appliances stack up for data protection
Veritas' NetBackup appliance series includes a virtual edition, cloud-focused hardware and enterprise protection. Consider capacity and network backup infrastructure when choosing the best hardware fit.
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Staying on top of data protection technology
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How off-site backups and cloud backups compare
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A secondary storage device tutorial
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Problem Solve
Storage technology's role in battle against ransomware
Storage vendors advance silly and not-so-silly claims about how data backup and protection technologies are the answer to ransomware prevention and growing ransomware fatalism.
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Traditional backups aren't enough
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Data breaches increase importance of backup security
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Containers need backup: Who knew?
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Inline vs. post-processing dedupe
Will inline or post-processing deduplication work better for your data protection platform? There are several products on the market that offer these capabilities.
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Data protection systems take on more production
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Benefits of secondary storage for backup, restore
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Make sure to maintain your backup architecture
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E-Handbook | September 2018
Converge data protection and management successfully
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E-Handbook | February 2018
Implementing GDPR is within your organization's reach
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E-Handbook | November 2017
Flat backup technology changes rules and cost of backup
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E-Handbook | October 2017
Copy data management market tips, tricks and concerns
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E-Handbook | September 2017
Cloud-based backup services are a safety net in tricky times
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Data Backup Basics
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A strategy for Microsoft Office 365 backup
There are plenty of Office 365 backup providers out there, but how do you get started? For one thing, think of your cloud data as if it were on premises.
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Get Started
A top 10 list for your data backup plan
A data backup plan needs to anticipate changes to the organization and possible threats. These best practices will help you tailor your plan according to your business's needs.
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off-site backup
Off-site backup is a method of backing up data to a remote server or to media that is transported off site.
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Vendor Resources
- Why Archive? –White Paper
- 16-Page Guide to Converged Data Protection –Resource
- Converged Data Protection Product Breakdown –Resource
Blog: Storage Soup
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NetApp Insight 2018: A primer on storage for AI, flash-enabled cloud
LAS VEGAS-NetApp expects about 5,000 customers and partners to gather here Monday as it lays out a roadmap for flash-enabled AI and cloud applications. NetApp Insight 2018 marks the fifth year the event has been open to analysts, OEMs and the media. Prior to 2014, NetApp used Insight exclusively...Continue Reading
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Ctera Networks snares $30 million in Series D funding round
Ctera Networks CEO Liran Eshel said his cloud file system company became cash flow positive this year, but it grabbed $30 million in new funding to grow as part of a booming market. Ctera Networks raised $30 million in Series D growth equity funding to expand its global sales and delivery ...Continue Reading
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Veritas goes into Flex mode with NetBackup appliances
More than two years after escaping Symantec, Veritas fights off data protection newcomers by packaging NetBackup with an expanding appliance portfolio.
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Commvault strikes up B&RaaS band for VMs, Salesforce
Commvault enhances its cloud-based data protection suite by offering its flagship Complete Backup & Recovery software as a service, with new services for VMs and native cloud apps.
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Data storage backup tools
Commvault packages data insights into Activate app
Commvault's Activate, consisting of data analysis tools announced earlier this year, now allows users to learn about their unstructured data and effectively take action with it.