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Data retention timelines key in archiving strategy
Hoarding large amounts of data increases costs and management time. Here's how to painlessly separate the wheat from the chaff for your data archive strategy.
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HYCU enhances backup for Google Cloud Platform
HYCU dives deeper into the Google Cloud Platform with backup for SAP HANA. The backup vendor aims to keep costs down and provide a fully managed service.
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Leading data protection tools address varied cloud backup needs
The data protection vendor market consists of traditional vendors and newer technology companies that offer appliances and other cloud-native backup tools.
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Commvault lays out Metallic and Hedvig roadmaps
Commvault is adding nonbackup capabilities to Metallic and integrating Hedvig with HyperScale. The vendor will roll out features for the two ventures over the course of next year.
Your Comprehensive Cloud Backup Guide
There are many intricate parts to even the simplest cloud backup strategies that IT staff should be aware of to fully reap all of the benefits. This 30-page guide will help get you started with cloud backup by identifying key pros vs. cons of cloud backup, types of backup, vendors in the space, and more.
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Commvault lays out Metallic and Hedvig roadmaps
Commvault is adding nonbackup capabilities to Metallic and integrating Hedvig with HyperScale. The vendor will roll out features for the two ventures over the course of next year.
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Cloud backup News
Veeam sells off N2WS, adds cloud-native backup
Veeam cloud backup gets a shakeup. The company has sold off N2WS, an AWS data protection company, and has a number of cloud-focused product updates set to launch.
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Virtual server backup News
Free plugin brings Asigra to FreeNAS, with limits
The Asigra FreeNAS plugin covers up to ten physical machines, ten virtual machines and ten cloud accounts for free. Customers wanting more must get Asigra on TrueNAS.
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Backup deduplication: A complete guide
Backup deduplication has moved from cutting-edge technology to mainstream staple. Learn about the different types, benefits and challenges of deduplication.
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Disk backup Problem Solve
RAID levels: Learn about RAID 50
RAID 50 combines striping with distributed parity for reduced data loss and better performance. Is RAID 50 the right configuration for your organization?
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Remote data backups: Best practices and key products
In this guide to backing up remote data, learn about technologies and products that can help your organization best protect its data, and the pros and cons of different methods.
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Leading data protection tools address varied cloud backup needs
The data protection vendor market consists of traditional vendors and newer technology companies that offer appliances and other cloud-native backup tools.
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Select the best backup software for your needs
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Explore magnetic tape storage uses, challenges
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Remote data backups: Best practices and key products
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Keep cloud backup secure as cyberthreats lurk
Cloud security is a top concern for IT. As a result, keeping cloud backups secure should be a priority. Here are three straightforward guidelines to help.
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Compare archive and backup features and benefits
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Data protection technologies changing the market
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RAID levels: Learn about RAID 50
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Best uses for data management in multiple clouds
Data protection vendors are continuing to add more data management features in their products. How does this convergence affect multi-cloud environments?
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Backup deduplication: A complete guide
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Ensure your data backup resources are sufficient
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Develop copy management systems for streamlined production
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E-Handbook | September 2019
SaaS data backup challenges and best practices
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E-Handbook | February 2019
Ransomware backup protection requires comprehensive approach
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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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Data Backup Basics
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Backup guidelines for your natural disaster recovery plan
Your natural disaster recovery plan checklist needs the right data backup procedures. Here are 10 guidelines that can help save your data in the event of a disaster.
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SaaS data backup challenges and best practices
The protection offered by a SaaS provider for your important customer data can be minimal, so it's crucial for organizations to back up SaaS data on their own.
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Get more use out of PowerShell for backup
There are some strong PowerShell scripts that can provide backup capabilities. It's important, though, to be mindful of PowerShell's quirks so you get the best data protection.
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Blog: Storage Soup
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Calling all data storage products for the 2019 Products of the Year
Do you have a great data storage product that first shipped or was significantly enhanced this year? If yes, we want to hear about it. There’s just one week left to enter your outstanding product in Storage magazine and SearchStorage’s 2019 Storage Products of the Year competition. ...Continue Reading
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With unicorn status, Acronis funding to aid acquisitions, R&D
There’s a new unicorn in town. Cyber protection provider Acronis today closed a $147 million funding round, led by Goldman Sachs, at a valuation of more than $1 billion. Founder and CEO Serguei Beloussov said the Acronis funding will help the company complete acquisitions and enhance its ...Continue Reading
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Commvault lays out Metallic and Hedvig roadmaps
Commvault is adding nonbackup capabilities to Metallic and integrating Hedvig with HyperScale. The vendor will roll out features for the two ventures over the course of next year.
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Backup and recovery software
Emerson Electric consolidates on Nutanix, Commvault
As part of a project to get its branch offices and business units on the same backup product, Emerson Electric used Commvault to simplify, save money and lower its RTO and RPO.
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Backup and recovery software
Oaktree Capital Management invests in upgraded backup
Switching to Veritas NetBackup let Oaktree perform hourly backups instead of daily, greatly reducing risk of data loss during restores. Oaktree also uses Data Insight for audits.