Cloud backup
Cloud backup is becoming a popular alternative to traditional data backup and recovery storage media, such as tape and disk. Learn about whether cloud backup is the best data protection method for your enterprise, what to look for in a cloud storage or online data backup service, and cloud backup security best practices. Browse expert advice and tutorials on how to choose the best cloud backup solution and how to negotiate service-level agreements (SLAs) with your cloud backup provider. Read about how to manage your recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery point objectives (RPOs) in your cloud backup and recovery plan. Stay up to date on the latest news and listen to podcasts for more cloud backup storage technology information and resources.
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7 Hyper-Converged Secondary Storage Questions Answered
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Cloud backup News
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June 20, 2019
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Intelligent data management drives smarter use of copy data
Intelligent data management has turned copies of backup data into tools for analytics, test/dev and other use cases. But company culture prevents some organizations from adoption.
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June 20, 2019
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Sunny skies for Druva cloud plans: $130M in new investment
Druva's cloud backup and disaster recovery are built natively for Amazon Web Services. A big cash infusion from investors has the startup contemplating a possible IPO.
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June 18, 2019
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Actifio multi-cloud support extends DR to AWS, Azure
Actifio Multi-Cloud Mobility and Automation brings multi-cloud disaster recovery to Sky, along with flexible migration capabilities for companies that want to stay agile.
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June 14, 2019
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Window and door manufacturer picks Zerto for DR replication
Weaning itself off of Veritas Backup Exec, AmesburyTruth tapped Zerto for DR replication, ready to fail over 80 critical servers into the Microsoft Azure cloud.
Cloud backup Get Started
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Carbonite
Carbonite Inc. is an online backup company in Boston. Founded in 2005, Carbonite sells cloud backup to consumers, small and medium-sized businesses and small enterprises. Continue Reading
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Using the cloud for disaster recovery? You'll need these key terms
If you're planning on implementing a cloud-based disaster recovery plan, be sure to familiarize yourself with core aspects of crafting a cloud DR plan and choosing a provider. Continue Reading
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3-2-1: Get started with a multi-cloud backup plan
Multi-cloud data backup is taking off as organizations seek ways to further protect their workloads. With many threats out there, it's important to have data backed up off-site. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud backup Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Azure backup options: Microsoft vs. third-party products
Backup for Microsoft Azure data is well within your reach. But which product -- or products -- should you use? The choice comes down to some important considerations. Continue Reading
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What are some top SMB backup services and platforms?
Many on-site and cloud-based services are available for small to medium-sized business backup. Pay particular attention to the deciding factors for cloud SMB backups. Continue Reading
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Cloud-based backup: Best strategies and practices
Cloud-based backups offer opportunities and present some challenges. Develop the right strategy for your cloud data protection platform and implement best practices. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud backup
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Top 4 cloud storage use cases to connect private and public clouds
Get effective tips and strategies for connecting internal storage infrastructure and private clouds with compute and storage from public cloud service providers. Continue Reading
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Set the foundation for a solid cloud backup strategy
Behind any effective cloud DR strategy is a solid backup plan. Follow these tips around common backup methods, tools and replication to get started. Continue Reading
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Barracuda rep details natural disaster backup and recovery strategy
However remote the chance, any IT department should have a backup and recovery plan that takes natural disasters into account. Barracuda's Greg Arnette discusses best practices. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Cloud backup Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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SaaS data protection blues cured with cloud-to-cloud backup
Your cloud-based data isn't as safe as you would think. Learn why and find out what you need to know to select the best cloud-based backup service for your SaaS applications. Continue Reading
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The challenge of SaaS backup and how to approach it
Just because it is in the cloud doesn't mean it's safe. SaaS data backup is equally as important as backing up your on-premises workloads but has its own unique challenges. Continue Reading
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AsTech uses Flexential data center for backup and DRaaS
When remote automotive diagnostics provider AsTech grew too big for its on-premises data center, it turned to colocation with Flexential for backup and disaster recovery. Continue Reading