March 2014

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Resolving Backup Exec error code 0xe0001212

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey explains what causes Backup Exec error code 0xe0001212 and how to resolve it in this Expert Answer.  Continue Reading

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Comparing available deduplication hardware options

  Choosing the right deduplication hardware option requires a comparison of expected savings, performance requirements and storage capacity consumption.  Continue Reading

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Taking a closer look at deduplicating backup systems

  Here's what you need to know to make the right choice when it comes to deduplicating backup systems.  Continue Reading

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Law firm takes new approach to VM data protection with Exablox OneBlox

  To protect virtual machines on-site and for DR, law firm bypasses traditional disk backup for commodity-hardware-based Exablox OneBlox.  Continue Reading

• March 31, 2014 31 Mar'14

  Fujifilm Dternity combines LTFS with NAS, cloud

  Fujifilm announces availability of new its Dternity archiving system, which utilizes NAS, cloud and tape storage.  Continue Reading

• March 28, 2014 28 Mar'14

  Array-based replication, software replication keys in data protection

  Organizations improve their hardware and software replication to beef up backup and disaster recovery.  Continue Reading

• March 26, 2014 26 Mar'14

  Best practices for backing up server SSL certificates

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses whether server SSL certificates should be backed up separately in this Expert Answer.  Continue Reading

• March 26, 2014 26 Mar'14

  Mitigating Active Directory restore challenges

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey offers some tips on how you can avoid challenges associated with restoring Active Directory from a backup.  Continue Reading

• March 26, 2014 26 Mar'14

  Backup issues associated with Kerberos authentication

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses how Kerberos authentication can impact backup and what can be done to mitigate these issues.  Continue Reading

• March 26, 2014 26 Mar'14

  Debating the importance of Box.com backup

  Learn whether Box.com backup is a good idea in this Expert Answer from independent backup expert Brien Posey.  Continue Reading

• March 26, 2014 26 Mar'14

  Why backup monitoring software is growing in popularity

  Brien Posey discusses why backup monitoring software is growing in popularity and how it can help IT admins ensure effective backups.  Continue Reading

• March 24, 2014 24 Mar'14

  Best practices for backing up Active Directory

  Brien Posey discusses whether Windows Backup is the preferred method for backing up Active Directory or whether any backup software can be used.  Continue Reading

• March 24, 2014 24 Mar'14

  Restoring Windows 7 files to a system running Windows 8

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses restoring Windows 7 files backed up with Windows Backup to a system running Windows 8.  Continue Reading

• March 24, 2014 24 Mar'14

  Ubuntu backup options and tools today

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses the options and tools available for Ubuntu backup today in this Expert Answer.  Continue Reading

• March 24, 2014 24 Mar'14

  Ten common reasons why virtual machine backups fail

  Virtual machine backups can fail, and when they do, you must determine the cause of the failure. Here are 10 common reasons for VM backup failure.  Continue Reading

• March 24, 2014 24 Mar'14

  Considerations for aging application backup amid technology changes

  Brien Posey looks at why backup administrators must consider the impact of changing technology with regard to aging application backup.  Continue Reading

• March 21, 2014 21 Mar'14

  Cancer hospital cures VM backup woes

  Roswell Park Cancer Institute struggled with VM backups and restores until it combined Veeam software and Hewlett-Packard StoreOnce disk targets.  Continue Reading

• March 19, 2014 19 Mar'14

  Identify and conquer today's backup challenges

  The last several years have brought about changes and challenges for backup administrators. Many have relied upon the same approach to data backups for decades, but the tried-and-true approach of nightly backups is becoming impractical. Exponential ...  Continue Reading

• March 17, 2014 17 Mar'14

  Snapshot Guide: 2014 Backup Trends and Best Practices

  Snapshot Guide: 2014 Backup Trends and Best Practices  Continue Reading

• March 14, 2014 14 Mar'14

  Complete guide to backup deduplication

  Backup deduplication has moved from cutting-edge technology to mainstream staple. Check out this collection of content and start learning now.  Continue Reading