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• Dedupe explained: A primer on backup deduplication in 2014

  Backup deduplication is so common today, it is often taken for granted. However, there are a number of things to consider before choosing a dedupe approach. Continue Reading

• How private clouds impact the backup and recovery process

  Brien Posey explains why private clouds impact the backup and recovery process and what you can do to be sure your data is recoverable. Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of cloud-based backup services

  Cloud backup services can lower costs and outsource some of the backup headache. But don't expect on-premises service levels at off-premises prices. Continue Reading

• How cloud and virtualization are changing disaster recovery

  In the final part of our three-part series on modernizing backup and DR, Jason Buffington explores how cloud and virtualization advancements are changing disaster recovery. Continue Reading

• Modernizing data center protection

  Part one of our three-part series on modernizing backup and disaster recovery takes a look at how data center protection is evolving today to include snapshots and replication. Continue Reading

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  • data retention policy
  • data reduction
  • data archiving

  • backup
  • magnetic tape storage
  • off-site backup
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• The truth about using snapshot technology as data protection

  Marc Staimer discusses using snapshot technology in your data protection strategy and outlines issues you should know about before opting for this approach.Continue Reading

• Virtual data protection requires fresh approach to backup

  Virtual data protection strategies require admins to modernize production and protection at the same time to lessen the impact on performance.Continue Reading

• Moving target: Endpoint backup

  Mobile workers are now accessing, creating and modifying data on ultra-portable devices such as smartphones, tablets and phablets. Most companies are still deciding on tools and strategies to back up these endpoint devices, so the risk of losing ...Continue Reading

• Importance of mobile device backup grows

  Mobile device data protection is growing in importance, but challenges remain.Continue Reading

• Conquer the endpoint backup challenge

  Endpoint backup has typically been left to end users or ignored altogether. However, the increased use of smartphones and tablets is driving interest in the technology. Also, the software is evolving and converging with other technologies aimed at ...Continue Reading

• How virtual machine replication to the cloud is changing data protection

  Brien Posey discusses how the ability to replicate and run virtual machines in the cloud is changing data protection and DR for SMBs.Continue Reading

• Server virtualization drives interest in backup monitoring software

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses why server virtualization is driving increased interest in backup monitoring software.Continue Reading

• The pros and cons of cloud-based backup

  Cloud-based backup appeals to many businesses because it offers a low-cost way to protect business data off-site. But beware, Colm Keegan says.Continue Reading

• Symantec Backup Exec 2014 fixes BE 2012's mistakes

  Symantec Backup Exec 2014 returned the Backup Exec 2012 features that customers wanted back.Continue Reading

• Schulz: File sync and share can work as a data protection tool

  Greg Schulz of StorageIO discusses how file sync and share products can be combined to build an effective data protection tool.Continue Reading