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Acronis' SMB backup puts copies on local and cloud
Acronis True Image 2020 improved its small business backup capabilities with simultaneous replication to local storage and the cloud, automating the '3-2-1' backup rule.
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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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Actifio launches CDM as a service in Google Cloud
The new Actifio GO for GCP has expanded from backup as a service to include copy data management and disaster recovery, putting it on par with the vendor's on-premises product.
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Do you view your organization's backup technology as a simple one-trick pony? Here are several ways to get additional value out of this essential practice.
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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Backup software News
Acronis' SMB backup puts copies on local and cloud
Acronis True Image 2020 improved its small business backup capabilities with simultaneous replication to local storage and the cloud, automating the '3-2-1' backup rule.
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Cloud backup News
Actifio launches CDM as a service in Google Cloud
The new Actifio GO for GCP has expanded from backup as a service to include copy data management and disaster recovery, putting it on par with the vendor's on-premises product.
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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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How to effectively handle petabytes of backup data
Backup administrators have a tall task: managing a vast amount of data. Even if the volume is seemingly growing out of control, it's possible to keep a handle on it.
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How to choose the correct backup type
There are several different types of backup. Here's how to choose the best way to safeguard your data and recover appropriately in the event of an incident.
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Remote backup News
Unitrends launches direct-to-cloud backup
Unitrends Cloud Backup protects data on workstations through direct replication of endpoint devices to the cloud. UCB also enables direct restores from the Unitrends Cloud.
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Get the most out of your data backups
Do you view your organization's backup technology as a simple one-trick pony? Here are several ways to get additional value out of this essential practice.
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Multi-cloud backup and recovery best practices and offerings
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A data protection and backup podcast primer: Tips, trends, products
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Deep dive into cloud vs. traditional backup
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How to beat backup security risks and ransomware
Backups can return your enterprises to a known good state. So it's essential to secure them by aligning your backup and security strategies for better protection and recovery.
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Don't panic over data backup failures
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Tips to prevent backup failure
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How to transition to a different data backup platform
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How to effectively handle petabytes of backup data
Backup administrators have a tall task: managing a vast amount of data. Even if the volume is seemingly growing out of control, it's possible to keep a handle on it.
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How to evaluate cloud backup services
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Five choices for backing up public cloud resources
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Implement Salesforce backup for data protection
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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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E-Handbook | October 2017
Copy data management market tips, tricks and concerns
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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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data protection
Data protection is the process of safeguarding important information from corruption, compromise or loss.
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Multi-cloud backup and recovery best practices and offerings
Multi-cloud data protection is a key element to include in a backup strategy. We provide tips for backup and recovery in multiple clouds and info on some of the leading providers.
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Blog: Storage Soup
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Pure Storage revenue growth belies NAND pricing worries
Pure Storage earnings were a mixed bag this week. The flash storage vendor said revenues grew 28% last quarter, but it cut revenue guidance for the second consecutive call, blaming imbalanced NAND pricing as the main culprit. The latest number comes on the heels of disappointing Pure Storage ...Continue Reading
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Quantum data storage corrects earnings faults, waits for SEC
Quantum Corp. reached a milestone this week on its quest to regain its listing on New York Stock Exchange. The file and tape storage vendor restated several years of improperly reported earnings, even as securities regulators complete a review of the company’s accounting practices. Quantum also ...Continue Reading
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Acronis' SMB backup puts copies on local and cloud
Acronis True Image 2020 improved its small business backup capabilities with simultaneous replication to local storage and the cloud, automating the '3-2-1' backup rule.
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Cloud backup
Actifio launches CDM as a service in Google Cloud
The new Actifio GO for GCP has expanded from backup as a service to include copy data management and disaster recovery, putting it on par with the vendor's on-premises product.
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Cloud backup
Rubrik 5.1 brings data governance, DR and CDP
With capabilities providing data governance, automated disaster recovery failover and failback and continuous data protection, Rubrik Andes 5.1 seeks to consolidate tools and silos.