Tape backup and tape libraries
Tape backup and tape libraries are essential to providing cost-effective, long-term data storage for all business types and sizes. Explore resources on backup and recovery with tape libraries here, including tutorials on LTO tape technology, recycling backup tapes and caring for your magnetic media. Stay up to date with the latest news about tape encryption and secure tape storage. Compare tape backup systems versus tape autoloaders, and compare tape library vendors. Find out about tape backup best practices and listen to podcasts and interviews from data storage industry experts. Learn how to choose the best library for your enterprise and ask our tape storage experts your most important questions.
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Your Comprehensive Cloud Backup Guide
There are many intricate parts to even the simplest cloud backup strategies that IT staff should be aware of to fully reap all of the benefits. This 30-page guide will help get you started with cloud backup by identifying key pros vs. cons of cloud backup, types of backup, vendors in the space, and more.
Tape backup and tape libraries News
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July 01, 2020
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Jul'20
Quantum tape, NAS recovery stalled by COVID-19, sports break
Quantum says, 'Let the games begin' after sports and entertainment pauses interrupt sales of tape and scale-out NAS storage; vendor also faces possible PPP problems.
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June 29, 2020
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Jun'20
StrongBox Data adds native LTFS to its StrongLink platform
With native support for any tape library, StrongLink is capable of cross-platform data management whether the underlying storage is flash, disk, tape or cloud.
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February 05, 2020
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Feb'20
Quantum object storage expands with ActiveScale purchase
Quantum object storage will be used in conjunction with StorNext file system technologies to tackle unstructured data associated with streaming video and surveillance.
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January 27, 2020
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Jan'20
Quantum tape gets repackaged into turnkey ransomware defense
Quantum says tape's main perk is as an air-gapped defense against ransomware. Its new Ransomware Protection Packs combine tape libraries with a built-in, off-network vault.
Tape backup and tape libraries Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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The 7 critical backup strategy best practices to keep data safe
This comprehensive guide explains backup basics, the issues affecting risk, and the seven critical backup strategies you need to keep data safe. Continue Reading
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Full vs. incremental vs. differential: Comparing types of backup
Evaluate full vs. incremental vs. differential backup, as well as newer types of backup, in synthetic and incremental-forever, to determine what's best for your organization. Continue Reading
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7 rules for effective data backup procedures
If you're responsible for data backups on multiple systems, strong policies are highly recommended. This tip gives you seven rules to follow for effective data backup procedures. Continue Reading
Evaluate Tape backup and tape libraries Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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How to choose a long-term data archiving services vendor
When evaluating archiving services, you must determine what you need to archive, requirements around that data and how to make the most cost-effective selection. Continue Reading
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Why tape-based backup is making a comeback
New technologies make venerable tape storage tech a smart choice for off-site backups and data archiving. Explore pros and cons, as well as how the pandemic affects tape use. Continue Reading
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Talking magnetic tape for storage with Quantum
Mark Pastor of Quantum speaks in this Q&A about tape's advancements and uses, as well as challenges in the market, including 'old perceptions' of tape. Continue Reading
Manage Tape backup and tape libraries
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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Create a data archiving process for your growing data sets
Archiving is a must due to mounting data and operational requirements. Discover how archives are tiered, how long to keep archival data, and potential costs and savings. Continue Reading
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Add tape backup in 2020 to boost a data protection strategy
Tape has never really gone away. But it can be useful beyond long-term archiving. Learn why IT professionals may want to consider reintroducing tape backup into their data centers. Continue Reading
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Data storage and management tasks that maintain performance
Problem Solve Tape backup and tape libraries 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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How to keep physical backup media storage safe
Data is your organization's most important digital asset. Here are some tips on how to ensure physical data backups are stored at a safe and secure location. Continue Reading
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10 steps to creating an effective data backup strategy
A common denominator in well-functioning backup infrastructures is effective process and control. This checklist highlights 10 areas to help build a better backup practice. Continue Reading
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Archive vs. backup and why you need to know the differences
Archiving and data backup are both key pieces of data protection. They can complement each other, but both provide distinct and important capabilities. Continue Reading