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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Cloud backup News
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April 06, 2021
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Apr'21
Dell EMC adds cloud-based backup to PowerProtect lineup
Dell EMC has expanded its PowerProtect portfolio with the launch of Backup Service, a cloud-based data protection product for SaaS applications, endpoints and hybrid workloads.
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March 30, 2021
30
Mar'21
HYCU backup closes first funding round, eyes IPO
The HYCU backup and recovery platform gained a boost with a major funding haul. HYCU seeks to stand out in a competitive data protection market.
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March 16, 2021
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Mar'21
Datadobi adds Azure Blob as unstructured data storage target
Datadobi DobiProtect has gained support for Azure Blob, extending its cross-protocol replication capabilities between NAS and cloud object storage beyond S3-compatible targets.
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March 11, 2021
11
Mar'21
NetApp Astra goes GA, adds Kubernetes data protection
NetApp Astra, a data management service for Kubernetes workloads, gained snapshotting, application-level backups and cloning and became generally available this week.
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How to develop a cloud backup ransomware protection strategy
Deploying cloud backups for ransomware protection has become a common security strategy. Here's how to properly vet cloud storage vendors to ensure backups stay secure. Continue Reading
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Enterprise backup as a service explained
Enterprise BaaS is a software as a service that delivers backup and recovery services that connect systems to the cloud. Learn how BaaS works, pros and cons, and best practices. Continue Reading
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Cloud-to-Cloud Backup (C2C Backup)
C2C backup (cloud-to-cloud backup) is the practice of copying data stored on one cloud service to another cloud service. The backup stored on the second cloud service serves the same purpose as an off-site backup. Continue Reading
Evaluate Cloud backup Vendors & Products
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What are the common Microsoft 365 backup challenges?
Microsoft 365 is a widely used service, but its many different applications make backup complicated. Watch out for these common roadblocks. Continue Reading
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Evaluate cloud-based object storage for backup
Explore the benefits of backing up to object storage in the cloud and why it's important to consider providers' pricing, connectivity options and features. Continue Reading
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6 data backup service providers to watch
Evaluate how offerings from six prominent BaaS providers differ when it comes to considerations such as pricing, scope of coverage and the amount of data they can back up. Continue Reading
Manage Cloud backup
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Build a Microsoft 365 backup policy with these 4 components
Like other major SaaS applications, Microsoft 365 requires proper data backup. Use these four elements to develop a formal Microsoft 365 backup policy. Continue Reading
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Backing up Exchange: Best practices for protection
Your organization could accomplish Microsoft Exchange backup with native protection or through third-party offerings. It all depends on what you are trying to protect. Continue Reading
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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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Overcome common cloud backup security issues in remote work
Your cloud backup and storage usage may be on the rise. Make sure you take the necessary security precautions detailed here to keep your data protected. Continue Reading
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What are Microsoft Teams backup and recovery best practices?
Backup and recovery of Microsoft Teams is often a complex process. Explore these guidelines to help simplify the important protection of your Teams data. Continue Reading
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How cloud backup can help remote workers
As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, some companies that were hesitant before may finally push the button for cloud backup. Remote data is a solid use case. Continue Reading