Opinion

Opinion

• Mobile device backup might be impossible

  Doing a selective mobile device backup that separates work data and personal data can't be done, but perhaps not for the reasons you think.  Continue Reading

• Data storage and backup? Fuggedaboutit!

  Many storage shops are fighting a losing battle when it comes to data storage and backup protection, with too much data and not enough time. Maybe it's time to rethink the process.  Continue Reading

• The evolution of data deduplication technology continues

  Data deduplication technology for backup has evolved enormously in the last decade, and it's poised to go beyond just backup.  Continue Reading

• What will be the role of tape in a cloud-based world?

  Although the role of tape in traditional backup operations might be diminishing, it still has a place in long-term data retention and even cloud storage services.  Continue Reading

• Cloud has a silver lining for ROBO storage

  Providing and managing storage for remote and branch offices can be a challenge, but a hybrid approach using local and cloud-based storage may be the best solution.  Continue Reading

• We need a backup data deduplication layer

  As backup dedupe matures, it's still very much a proprietary technology. We need standardization to eliminate some of today's software-hardware headaches.  Continue Reading

• Take a hybrid approach to data storage protection

  The old fundamentals of data storage protection that required separate processes for backup, DR and archive can't keep up with today's data capacities.  Continue Reading

• Private cloud backup needs to get better

  There are several ways to back up private cloud data, but none of them is ideal.  Continue Reading

• Linear Tape File System needs a boost

  The Linear Tape File System spec is more than two years old, but still only used in a handful of products. Maybe SNIA's new working group will inspire LTFS product development.  Continue Reading