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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SearchStorage writers evaluate backup’s role in ransomware detection
WannaCry, NotPetya, the list of dangerous ransomware viruses goes on and on, well beyond the most highly-publicized attacks. Use this guide to learn about the extent of the threat posed by ransomware, and bolster protection of your data, apps, and systems by using the backup strategies detailed within.
Cloud backup News
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June 05, 2018
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Jun'18
Druva Cloud Platform enhanced with CloudRanger acquisition
Druva will replace its Apollo product with the services of CloudRanger, following its acquisition of the AWS data protection vendor. Druva's Cloud Platform continues to evolve.
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May 15, 2018
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May'18
Asigra backup targets ransomware 'Attack-Loop'
Version 14 of Asigra Cloud Backup features a partnership with security vendors to help find ransomware in backups. New variants can stay dormant until the data recovery process.
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April 11, 2018
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Apr'18
Kaseya backup takes on Office 365 with Spanning's help
Kaseya Office 365 Backup is integrated deeply with the vendor's remote monitoring and management software. Spanning's cloud-to-cloud technology provides the muscle behind it.
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April 04, 2018
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Apr'18
Rubrik Polaris SaaS app targets multi-cloud data
Rubrik takes another step toward cloud data management with Polaris GPS, a SaaS app that brings together secondary data stored in on-premises appliances and across clouds.
Cloud backup Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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cloud-to-cloud backup (C2C backup)
Cloud-to-cloud backup, or C2C backup, is the practice of copying data stored on one cloud backup service -- commonly referred to as software as a service (SaaS) -- to another cloud. Continue Reading
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cloud backup (online backup)
Cloud backup, also known as online backup, is a strategy for backing up data that involves sending a copy of the data over a proprietary or public network to an off-site server. Continue Reading
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Why is a cloud backup strategy necessary?
When backing up to the cloud, it's important to take precautions against data loss. See how approaches like redundancy can bolster your backup strategy. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud backup Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Multi-cloud data backup: Choices and challenges
With many organizations putting data in more than one cloud, multi-cloud backup has become an important element of protection. Organizations should tread carefully. Continue Reading
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Hybrid backups reap benefits of cloud and local backup
Organizations should have a local backup to speed restores, even if the final backup location is in the cloud. This hybrid backup approach can be useful for ransomware protection. Continue Reading
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Carbonite CEO discusses data protection threats, developments
Mohamad Ali, president and CEO of Carbonite, reflects on his trip to the State of the Union, how his job compares to previous high-profile positions and what's next for the vendor. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud backup
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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 built before microservices may contain a wealth of data within them. Transitioning to microservices will need plans for storing, accessing and backing up that data. Continue Reading
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LTO-8 tape standard to provide insurance against disaster
LTO-8 tape, the next-generation Linear Tape-Open standard, arrives at a fortuitous moment for organizations of all sizes looking to store and protect more data than ever. 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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What are potential cloud backup problems?
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
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How providers can ease cloud backup security fears
Cloud backup may be the talk of the town, but according to one recent survey, it still has some ground to cover before it can win over the masses. What can cloud service providers do? Continue Reading