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
In this expert guide, receive answers to 7 fundamental questions, an analysis of Asigra, Cohesity, HPE and Rubrik hyper-converged secondary storage products, key benefits of converged secondary storage and cautions, and much more.
Cloud backup News
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February 14, 2019
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Experts look for new Commvault CEO to automate, orchestrate
Experts say new Commvault CEO Sanjay Mirchandani is qualified for his new job, while the vendor still has some challenges to overcome in the face of a competitive, dynamic market.
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February 12, 2019
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Actifio GO turns Sky into SaaS backup
With Actifio GO, multi-cloud backup doesn't require backup software or any on-premises appliances. The SaaS data protection is based on the Salesforce model.
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February 12, 2019
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Feb'19
Carbonite acquisition of Webroot merges backup, cybersecurity
The Carbonite acquisition of Webroot is a big play in the SMB market. Carbonite's backup and recovery platform will combine with Webroot's cybersecurity.
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February 06, 2019
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New Arcserve appliances tightly integrate DR capabilities
The third generation of appliances from Arcserve combines backup workloads with disaster recovery with the ability to spin up copies directly on an appliance or to the cloud.
Cloud backup Get Started
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backup
Backup refers to the copying of physical or virtual files or databases to a secondary location for preservation in case of equipment failure or catastrophe. Continue Reading
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Azure Backup service best practices to streamline protection
Is Azure Backup the right protection for your organization? Explore three important considerations for using the Microsoft service to back up your data. Continue Reading
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3 best practices for backing up Office 365 data
There are plenty of Office 365 backup providers out there, but how do you get started? For one thing, think of your cloud data as if it were on premises. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud backup Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Asigra Cloud Backup Evolved 14
Veteran data protection vendor Asigra beat out new and older competition with its Cloud Backup Evolved product, highlighted by its ability to shield backups from ransomware. Continue Reading
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Unitrends Recovery Series Gen 8 backup appliances
Unitrends has updated its Recovery Series backup appliance to Gen 8, with added features like machine learning-based ransomware protection and automatic recovery testing. Continue Reading
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Cohesity DataPlatform
Cohesity's converged data management product gets updated with machine-driven capacity planning and case management alongside a centralized, simplified dashboard. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud backup
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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What are nine SaaS backup best practices?
Software-as-a-service backup is an important, but sometimes overlooked, aspect of data protection. It's also complex, so planning, documentation and testing are key. Continue Reading
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Moving data from a monolith to microservices architecture
Monolithic apps may contain a wealth of data within them. Moving to microservices means you need a plan for storing, accessing and backing up in a microservice database. 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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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
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Two cloud backup problems that organizations need to consider
Don't let typical cloud backup issues slow down your organization. Stay in front of potential impacts to budget and bandwidth for a solid backup platform. Continue Reading
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Data protection technologies changing the market
The world of data protection is constantly evolving, and organizations need to be prepared with an arsenal of tools to face modern data protection threats and hurdles. Continue Reading