Ask the Experts

Ask the Experts

• How can I encrypt backups for better data protection?

  Don't let backup data encryption fall through the cracks. When encrypting backups, key management and compression are just two of the best practices for optimum security.  Continue Reading

• How does using tape for backup compare to the cloud?

  While tape is notably offline and thus protected from cyberattacks, the cloud could comprehensively surpass it for backup if service providers figure out security issues.  Continue Reading

• Which data protection methods are here to stay?

  Despite a changing market, disk-based approaches like continuous backup and snapshots might still have a place in your backup and archiving strategy.  Continue Reading

• What are some SAP HANA backup options and best practices?

  Having a strategy to back up SAP HANA is a must. It's important to decide exactly what you'll be backing up, along with which method best suits your organization.  Continue Reading

• Can you list some data compression technology pain points?

  While data compression can effectively reduce space, be careful with how you use it, because the three issues outlined here could cause problems in your storage environment.  Continue Reading

• What are the top object storage backup benefits?

  While tape and disk backups have their own advantages, object storage for backup has them beat in a couple of areas. Object storage, for example, can scale easier.  Continue Reading

• What lessons can GDPR best practices teach organizations?

  Organizations not directly affected by GDPR can still make improvements based on the regulations. How long has it been since your organization updated its data protection policy?  Continue Reading

• What are some ghost image creation issues?

  A ghost image can be used to copy the contents of one server to another for backup, but the process of creating ghost images may not be as simple as it seems.  Continue Reading

• What are the top three data protection trends for 2017?

  Backup and recovery trends, such as hybrid cloud data protection, are gaining popularity in the IT industry. Are these three major trends part of your data protection strategy?  Continue Reading

• What are some agentless backup benefits?

  Agentless data backups offer some major advantages over agent-based backups. The technology should be used wherever possible, and it can be especially beneficial for VM backups.  Continue Reading

• How important are social media backup methods?

  Social network backup tools are hard to find, but they are out there. Like with file data, your organization should make sure its social media data is protected.  Continue Reading

• What are ghost imaging software benefits and drawbacks?

  Ghost imaging comes in many forms, and it has reached the cloud. It helps avoid much of the manual input of unit setup, but some vendors don't support ghosted units.  Continue Reading

• Does secure cloud backup exist and how can it be safer?

  Despite ransomware and other attacks causing security issues, it is possible to institute safe cloud backup. Access control and testing are among the best practices to follow.  Continue Reading

• How do I get started with Oracle backup scripts for RMAN?

  Using Oracle Recovery Manager for database backup and restore? Explore the Oracle backup script and command process, with options for specific scripts.  Continue Reading

• What cybersecurity challenges do backup admins face besides ransomware?

  While ransomware remains a top threat, it is not the only cybersecurity problem data backup admins need to keep on their radar. Here are three more challenges for which to prepare.  Continue Reading