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LTO-2 (Linear Tape-Open 2)
LTO-2 is the second tape format from the Linear Tape-Open (LTO) Consortium. It followed the initial LTO-1 version in 2000 and was succeeded by LTO-3 in 2005. Continue Reading
data retention policy
A data retention policy dictates the types of data to be retained and the duration for which that data must be stored in accordance with operational or regulatory requirements. Continue Reading
data archiving
Data archiving migrates infrequently used data to low-cost, high-capacity archive storage for long-term retention. Continue Reading
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data reduction
Data reduction minimizes the amount of data an organization needs to store, usually by eliminating redundant information. The most common data reduction methods are deduplication and compression. Continue Reading
asynchronous replication
Asynchronous replication is an approach to data backup in which data is written to primary storage and then replicated to a replication target. Continue Reading
How does Rubrik's cloud time machine work?
While Rubrik's cloud time machine may not offer new capabilities, the company's distributed file system provides a new way to handle versioned data.Continue Reading
LTO-4 (Linear Tape-Open 4)
LTO-4 is a tape format from the Linear Tape-Open Consortium that has been succeeded by LTO-5 and the current LTO-6 version.Continue Reading
What is Oracle Flashback Technology and is it a form of backup?
With Oracle Flashback Technology, users can return data to a past status without traditional backup or restoration. But it's not a backup replacement.Continue Reading
LTO-6 (Linear Tape-Open 6)
LTO-6 is the current tape format from the Linear Tape-Open Consortium first released in 2012 that will eventually be succeeded by LTO-7, LTO-8, LTO-9 and LTO-10.Continue Reading
LTO-3 (Linear Tape-Open 3)
LTO-3 is a tape format from the Linear Tape-Open Consortium first released in 2005 that has since been followed by LTO-4, LTO-5 and LTO-6.Continue Reading
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Cloud-based backup: Best strategies and practices
Cloud-based backup offer opportunities and presents unique challenges; this Essential Guide provides pros and cons about cloud backup and disaster recovery.Continue Reading
VM backup software offers efficient protection and recovery
Virtual machine-specific backup software and VM backup functionality from traditional vendors have changed virtual server backup for the better.Continue Reading
The expert guide to enterprise backup software
Get tips on backup software -- where it works best and how to purchase the best product for your environment.Continue Reading
Linear Tape-Open (LTO)
Linear Tape-Open (LTO) is a high-capacity tape storage technology that is open format, giving users access to compatible products from many suppliers.Continue Reading
Dell DR appliances gain capacity, speed for enterprise use
Dell moves to take its DR backup appliances upstream with more capacity, faster ingest rates and VTL connectivity.Continue Reading