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.

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Backup and recovery software News

July 30, 2020 30 Jul'20
MinIO object storage supports Veeam backup

MinIO's partnership with Veeam promises it can make Veeam Backup and Replication run at primary storage speeds while also providing immutability for backup data.
July 29, 2020 29 Jul'20
NetBackup 8.3 adds cloud data protection, DR

NetBackup 8.3 folds in two other Veritas products, expanding its data protection into public clouds and providing resilience against ransomware attacks.
July 22, 2020 22 Jul'20
Commvault unveils Hyperscale X, Hedvig container support

Revealed during the keynote of Commvault's FutureReady virtual event, Hyperscale X marks the first time a Commvault product has integrated Hedvig technology.
July 16, 2020 16 Jul'20
Catalogic copy data management supports HPE Nimble Storage

Catalogic is reacting to market appetite for putting copy data management on primary storage. Flash customers want to get more out of their arrays, and the hardware can handle it.

Backup and recovery software Get Started

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backup storage device

A backup storage device is used to make copies of data that is actively in use. Continue Reading
Incremental Backup

An incremental backup is a type of backup that only copies data that has been changed or created since the previous backup activity was conducted. Continue Reading
How to protect data in the cloud

Take a look at three backup methods -- on premises, cloud to local and cloud to cloud -- and find out the pros, cons and cost of each. Continue Reading

Evaluate Backup and recovery software Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

14 leading data backup software tools of 2020

The enterprise backup software market consists of traditional vendors and newer technology companies that offer appliances and other cloud-native data protection products. Continue Reading
How to choose a long-term data archiving services vendor

When evaluating archiving services, you must determine what you need to archive, requirements around that data and how to make the most cost-effective selection. Continue Reading
DRaaS guide: Benefits, challenges, providers and market trends

Disaster recovery once involved setting up an off-site facility and duplicating expensive storage gear. Today, DRaaS offers an alternative to traditional approaches. Continue Reading

Manage Backup and recovery software

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Create a data archiving process for your growing data sets

Archiving is a must due to mounting data and operational requirements. Discover how archives are tiered, how long to keep archival data, and potential costs and savings. Continue Reading
Updating your old business continuance plan for the new year

Has your business continuity plan kept up with data center changes of the past year? If not, it may be time to revisit your plan's capabilities and existing recovery objectives. Continue Reading
Backup deduplication: A complete guide

Backup deduplication has moved from cutting-edge technology to mainstream staple. Learn about the different types, benefits and challenges of deduplication. Continue Reading

Problem Solve Backup and recovery software Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

Full vs. incremental vs. differential: Comparing types of backup

Evaluate full vs. incremental vs. differential backup, as well as newer types of backup, in synthetic and incremental-forever, to determine what's best for your organization. Continue Reading
7 rules for effective data backup procedures

If you're responsible for data backups on multiple systems, strong policies are highly recommended. This tip gives you seven rules to follow for effective data backup procedures. Continue Reading
Top 4 NAS backup strategies for your data protection

Whether justified or simply because the technology was misunderstood, backing up NAS devices was once considered a challenge. Now, you have several options for proper NAS backup. Continue Reading