Disk-based backup
Disk-based backup technology is popular for data backup and recovery applications, such as disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T), continuous data protection (CDP) software, data deduplication and virtual tape libraries (VTLs). Explore resources on disk backup here, including tips and advice on migrating to disk and putting together a disk-based backup and recovery plan. Read about how disk backup can help you meet your backup recovery time objectives (RTOs) and offer better data protection. Learn about how to choose a disk backup hardware or software vendor, and find news, trends and information about the disk backup and recovery market today. Find out about disk backup best practices and listen to podcasts and interviews from storage industry experts. Read tutorials about disk backup technology strategies to help you in your enterprise data storage job, and ask our disk backup experts your most important questions.
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Disk-based backup News
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October 11, 2018
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Oct'18
Commvault appliance lineup expands by two
Commvault moves its HyperScale appliance platform into the enterprise with the HS3300 and into remote and branch offices with the Remote Office Appliance.
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October 02, 2018
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Oct'18
HPE StoreOnce backup adds capacity, protection capabilities
Hewlett Packard Enterprise spruces up StoreOnce secondary storage with federated management of up to 100 appliances. HPE also deepened the StoreOnce integration with Commvault.
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July 05, 2018
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Jul'18
Cohesity backup replaces legacy EMC at Piedmont HealthCare
A healthcare firm doesn't take full advantage of Cohesity secondary storage capabilities, but finds its backup and recovery features simpler and faster.
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February 05, 2018
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Feb'18
Dell EMC unveils the DD3300, its latest Data Domain appliance
Dell EMC's latest addition to the Data Domain line targets SMBs and enterprises with remote offices. The system includes Data Domain Boost technology and cloud tiering software.
Disk-based backup Get Started
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purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA)
A purpose-built backup appliance (PBBA) is a standalone disk-based storage device that is configured and optimized for storing backup data. Continue Reading
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optical disc
An optical disc is an electronic data storage medium that can be written to and read from using a low-powered laser beam. Continue Reading
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RAID 0 (disk striping)
RAID 0 (disk striping) is the process of dividing a body of data into blocks and spreading the data blocks across multiple storage devices, such as hard disks or solid-state drives (SSDs), in a redundant array of independent disks (RAID) group. Continue Reading
Evaluate Disk-based backup Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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5D data storage and the future of optical technology
Researchers say revolutionary 5D optical storage could protect hundreds of terabytes of data for billions of years, far beyond the capabilities of current storage media. Continue Reading
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How have disk backups changed in recent years?
Disk-based backup provides newer features that can speed and ease recovery. IT should take advantage of instant recovery and virtual lab capabilities. Continue Reading
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AHCI vs. RAID: What you need to know
Advanced Host Controller Interface and RAID are fundamental concepts you need to know to run an efficient data management and storage infrastructure. Learn the AHCI and RAID basics. Continue Reading
Manage Disk-based backup
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Inline deduplication vs. post-processing: Data dedupe best practices
Will inline or post-processing deduplication work better for your data protection platform? There are several products on the market that offer these capabilities. Continue Reading
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Build data storage reliability into a backup infrastructure
In today's market, there are a variety of data backup options. Here's how to make sure your organization's essential data will always be there when it is needed. Continue Reading
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Which data protection methods are here to stay?
Despite a changing market, disk-based approaches like continuous backup and snapshots might still have a place in your backup and archiving strategy. Continue Reading
Problem Solve Disk-based 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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Double down: When backups and archives beat as one
The purposes of data backup and archiving are quite different, as are the demands each technology places on the storage system. But most data centers, especially those in small to medium-sized organizations, don’t have formal archiving strategies, ... Continue Reading
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Data archiving system: Choose wisely to ease backup woes
Learn three ways a data archiving system can provide access to granular-level data and then replicate it for automated recovery at a later date. Continue Reading
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Data backup and archiving continue their convergence path
Data backup and archiving have long been separate processes. But backup software and hardware advancements are enabling convergence between the two disciplines. Continue Reading