The expert guide to enterprise backup software
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Veeam Software adds physical protection, Office 365 backup
Veeam had been 100% virtual for 10 years, but customers sought physical support. The Veeam Availability Platform for the Hybrid Cloud includes several major components. Read Now
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Acronis offers many straightforward backup options
Acronis enterprise backup software uses a minimal amount of memory, reducing the impact of backups. The vendor's Backup Purchase Wizard also eases the buying process. Read Now
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Veritas focuses on cloud with Backup Exec update
Veritas expands support for Backup Exec, a brand it is trying to rebuild. The product allows the cloud to be used as a backup target. Read Now
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Nakivo upgrades virtual machine backup
Nakivo's Backup & Replication helps improve backup speed when the software is deployed directly on a Synology NAS. The software can store VM backups. Read Now
Editor's note
As IT environments become more advanced, the job of backing up and retrieving data also grows in complexity. Enterprise backup software can ease this task by streamlining processes. Data backup continues to converge with other IT disciplines toward this end, and processes that have traditionally been performed separately have come under backup's wing. Recent feature updates to backup software platforms include snapshot management, disaster recovery (DR) elements, support for cloud, virtual machine (VM) protection and archiving functionality.
There have also been developments aimed at speeding restore times as backup data sets have continued to grow. For example, recovery-in-place (also known as instant recovery) has emerged as a way to run production VMs directly from a backup instance during recovery.
This guide provides stories on the latest upgrades from some of the top enterprise backup software vendors, information on where backup software works best in a computing environment and important considerations to keep in mind when purchasing data backup software.
1New backup technology
We explore the trends shaping the enterprise backup software market and the decisions you might need to make when considering a purchase.
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Hyper-converged vendors tout backup features
Some hyper-converged storage vendors claim their products have so many capabilities that you don't need traditional backup software. Are they right? Read Now
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How can an open source backup software platform improve DR?
Explore what you need to consider when choosing open source backup software. This type of technology can get the job done without breaking the bank. Read Now
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Enterprise backup application suites offer more than ever
Expert Brien Posey discusses the evolution of data backup software suites, including the addition of features such as snapshot and replication management, cloud integration and more. Read Now
2Data backup software issues
Having problems with your backup software? Use the links below to better understand issues with snapshots, the cloud, VMs and enterprise data backup software in general.
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Three major myths about flat backup
Flat backup, which uses snapshots to protect data, is gaining ground. However, users should be careful about what it can and cannot do. Read Now
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Does the ideal disk backup platform exist?
Backup has been seen as burdensome, but integrated backup appliances can ease that pain. Storage expert Chris Evans offers details on choosing the right backup target. Read Now
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Can you use traditional data backup software with the cloud?
Do off-the-shelf backup applications -- designed primarily for local storage -- work for cloud data? This expert answer digs into the details. Read Now
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Five misconceptions about recovery-in-place
Recovery-in-place, also known as instant recovery, allows users to run a VM from a backup copy. But do you have all the facts regarding the technology? Read Now
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VMware vs. Hyper-V restoration
While VMware and Hyper-V restores have similar processes, there are a few key differences to keep in mind. Read Now
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More than just a backup application?
What additional functions should you expect from your enterprise backup app? Read Now
3Virtual machine backup software
Virtualization is becoming prominent in every aspect of storage, and backup vendors are making moves to meet the needs of the technology. Find out where enterprise backup software works with VMs plus discover areas of improvement.
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Three steps to instant VM recovery with backup software
With instant recovery, a virtual machine can simply be run from backup storage. While each vendor takes its own approach, there are some standard guidelines and pain points. Read Now
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VM-specific backup software enhances virtual server backups
Virtual server backup used to be an obstacle but now VM backup software makes protection easier. Explore how VM backup and instant recovery work. Read Now
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What it means when backup software supports VMware VVOLs
There are some architectural components to VVOLs that must be backed up. Brien Posey explains how to get that job done. Read Now
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VM backup software offers flexibility, richer features
While virtualization has complicated legacy backup operations, VM backup software can help ease administrative pain. Read Now
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What to look for in a virtual backup software offering
Brien Posey outlines the four essential criteria when purchasing virtual server backup software. Read Now