Backup and recovery software

Traditionally, backup and recovery software products had one purpose -- to make a copy of your data. But over the past few years, backup software products have evolved to include a whole host of functionality. Technologies such as continuous data protection (CDP), snapshot, data deduplication, replication, backup reporting tools and even data archiving have become features of, or are tightly integrated with, enterprise-class backup software applications. This section offers news and expert advice on data backup applications and tools from vendors such as Veritas Technologies, Dell EMC, IBM, Commvault, Veeam Software and others. This section also explores how backup software integrates with public clouds.

November 16, 2021 16 Nov'21
StorOne unveils S1 Backup for ransomware protection

StorOne expands its reach with S1 Backup to combat ransomware attacks. The new software emphasizes an all-flash backup tier and immutability as part of its strategy.
November 10, 2021 10 Nov'21
Clumio extends protection to SQL Server on Amazon EC2

Clumio Protect now covers Microsoft SQL Server on Amazon EC2, enabling customers to protect SQL Server data in the cloud instead of manual scripts or on-premises backup.
October 21, 2021 21 Oct'21
Cloudian provides object storage backup target for Kasten

Cloudian HyperStore can serve as both secondary and primary storage for Kubernetes with its Kasten K10 by Veeam integration and support for Red Hat OpenShift.
October 05, 2021 05 Oct'21
Veeam backup updates focus on cloud, containers

Veeam Software seeks simplified management with its latest batch of updates. In addition, Kasten by Veeam enhanced support for its Kubernetes data protection.

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cold backup (offline backup)

A cold backup, also called an offline backup, is a database backup during which the database is offline and not accessible to update. Continue Reading
storage snapshot

A storage snapshot is a set of reference markers for data at a particular point in time. Continue Reading
continuous data protection

Continuous data protection (CDP), also known as continuous backup, is a backup and recovery storage system in which all the data in an enterprise is backed up whenever any change is made. Continue Reading

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Zerto vs. Veeam: Compare 2 disaster recovery providers

Cloud failover, automation and orchestration are just a few of the features to consider in comparisons of Veeam and Zerto. See how the two DR products compare. Continue Reading
RAID 5 vs. RAID 6: Capacity, performance, durability

RAID 5 and RAID 6 provide solid data protection, but both have their pros and cons. Find out what to compare when deciding between RAID 5 vs. RAID 6 in this tip. Continue Reading
Data protection experts weigh in on SaaS backup confusion

Recent research from ESG shines a light on a potentially troublesome misunderstanding about SaaS data backup and protection. Continue Reading

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Backup retention policy best practices: A guide for IT admins

It's critical for an organization to know what data it needs to retain and where to store it. Some data is required for retention by law, so a written policy is helpful. Continue Reading
Backup management software roundup: What's on the market?

Organizations in search of a backup management tool may find what they're looking for in one of these products. Check out tools from vendors including Veeam, Veritas and Rubrik. Continue Reading
Slack backup options include commercial, open source tools

Slack does not automatically back up files that organizations send via the platform, but many use it to exchange crucial data. Here are three different ways to back up Slack data. Continue Reading

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Use immutable backups to prevent data loss, boost compliance

Immutable backups have gained traction with the rise in ransomware attacks. However, there are different approaches to immutability and external factors that come in to play. Continue Reading
6 common Backup Exec error codes and how to resolve them

Backup Exec, which is now under the Veritas brand, is one of the top names in data protection. If a Backup Exec error occurs, it may be one of the codes analyzed below. Continue Reading
How to resolve 5 Veritas NetBackup status code messages

NetBackup status codes present varying degrees of challenges, from general errors to failed restores. Dive into details about how to fix some of the more common issues. Continue Reading