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• Best practices for backup audit preparation

  What are must-have items to satisfy an audit of your backup platform? Why is auditing important? Discover how the audit process can help your organization improve.  Continue Reading

• Data backup plan template: A free download and guide

  Download our free backup planning template to help you get started or improve your current plan. It's important to have critical information laid out in a document.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Remote office backup best practices and options

  How can organizations ensure backup of data generated from employees' remote offices? Explore two top options and guidance to help protect your critical data.  Continue Reading

• Use and protect backup against COVID-19-related cybercrime

  Be aware of innovative cyberattacks connected to the new coronavirus. Improve data safety with these backup best practices that can serve as a foundation of response preparation.  Continue Reading

• Optimize data protection as a service with these tips

  A cloud-based data protection platform can make critical tasks easier on your organization. These tips help you make the most of this valuable service.  Continue Reading

• Ensure remote backup system protection amid coronavirus pandemic

  Don't let a pandemic ruin priceless enterprise data. Here's how your organization can safely preserve and back up remote data generated by employees at home.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Achieving backup compliance among CCPA and other regulations

  The recently enacted CCPA is just one of many current and potential regulations that backup administrators need to understand. Here are a few guidelines for staying compliant.  Continue Reading

• 3 ways automated backup can aid your data protection

  Automated backup can help you meet all-important recovery point objectives. Take advantage of automation in the backup process, as it can improve your recovery down the line.  Continue Reading

• How to prepare a data backup policy and recover effectively

  It's important to document your data backup and recovery policy. Take the first step and download our template and use this structure for developing other IT policies.  Continue Reading

• 3 cloud-based data management challenges

  Your organization has data in the cloud, but there are still concerns as to how you and your data protection vendor manage that data to maintain performance and costs.  Continue Reading

• Ensure your backup infrastructure has sufficient networking

  How can you effectively modify your backup process to fit your network speed? Because bandwidth constantly varies, employ best practices for a range of scenarios.  Continue Reading

• Achieve multi-cloud data protection with archiving, backup and DR

  How can multi-cloud users effectively use DR, backup and archiving together? Although multiple clouds complicate infrastructure, they also offer benefits for data protection.  Continue Reading

• Create a cost-efficient data backup plan that's also reliable

  A well-designed backup strategy saves both data and money. Here's how to build a backup plan that meets both goals so you can be confident in your data protection.  Continue Reading

• Challenges with hybrid cloud backup and how to solve them

  Hybrid backup is a popular method, but the combination of local and cloud storage increases complexity. Make sure you're managing your backed-up data effectively.  Continue Reading

• Create an effective data backup strategy from scratch

  You can't reliably protect your organization's valuable data without having a solid data backup plan in place. Here's what to include when you start building your strategy.  Continue Reading

• 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

• In your data archive strategy, how long is long enough?

  Hoarding large amounts of data increases costs and management time. Here's how to painlessly separate the wheat from the chaff for your data archive strategy.  Continue Reading

• 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

• How to use multi-cloud data management and protection

  Data protection vendors are continuing to add more data management features in their products. How does this convergence affect multi-cloud environments?  Continue Reading

• Top 10 backup tips for your natural disaster recovery plan checklist

  Your natural disaster recovery plan checklist needs the right data backup procedures. Here are 10 guidelines that can help save your data in the event of a disaster.  Continue Reading

• Rubrik vs. Cohesity: How these data protection tools compare

  Although Rubrik and Cohesity offer similar features and functionality in their data protection and backup platforms, learn what differentiates these products from one another.  Continue Reading

• How to determine if your data backup strategy has the right resources

  The volume of different data backup resources available can be overwhelming. Learn how to quantify what is appropriate for your organization's backup strategy.  Continue Reading

• Choose the AWS backup strategy that best fits your needs

  What's the best way to back up your valuable AWS data? Compare the recently launched AWS Backup product versus data protection offerings from other vendors.  Continue Reading

• RAID 50: How to select the right RAID level

  RAID 50 combines striping with distributed parity for reduced data loss and better performance. Is RAID 50 the right configuration for your organization?  Continue Reading

• 2 trends that complicate SaaS data protection

  Malware and multiple cloud platforms have pushed the importance of SaaS backup and recovery to the top of IT managers' to-do lists. We explore challenges and how to pick a vendor.  Continue Reading

• Beyond backup: How to get more out of your backup data

  Do you view your organization's backup technology as a simple one-trick pony? Here are several ways to get additional value out of this essential practice.  Continue Reading

• How a backup administrator can manage large volumes in 3 steps

  Backup administrators have a tall task: managing a vast amount of data. Even if the volume is seemingly growing out of control, it's possible to keep a handle on it.  Continue Reading

• How to recover from a data backup failure and move forward

  Backup failures don't need to cause a long-term crisis for your organization. Make sure you're ready for this unfortunate possibility with these practical best practices.  Continue Reading

• Data backup failure: Top 5 causes and tips for prevention

  What can you do to prevent data backup failure? Learn how using the 3-2-1 rule, turning to cloud backup and following other practical steps can help protect your data.  Continue Reading

• Cloud backup vs. cloud storage: What are the differences?

  The cloud backup vs. cloud storage differences are often confused. Understanding how file sync and share relates complicates the issues further. Here's what you should know.  Continue Reading

• How to protect data in the cloud

  Take a look at three backup methods -- on premises, cloud to local and cloud to cloud -- and find out the pros, cons and cost of each.  Continue Reading

• Switch to a new data backup system without disruption

  Your organization may be looking to transition to a new data backup platform. Avoid potential pitfalls and make the change seamlessly with these guidelines.  Continue Reading

• 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

• 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

• 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

• 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

• Azure backup options: Microsoft vs. third-party products

  Backup for Microsoft Azure data is well within your reach. But which product -- or products -- should you use? The choice comes down to some important considerations.  Continue Reading

• How to make the most of secondary data storage workloads

  You get more out of your data when you use secondary storage effectively. Taking advantage of disk-based and hyper-converged backups -- and copy data management -- will help.  Continue Reading

• 5 biggest data backup mistakes -- and how to avoid them

  Don't let a backup blunder hurt your organization or career. Here are five common, yet potentially disastrous data backup mistakes you must avoid at all costs.  Continue Reading

• Top 4 NAS backup strategies for your data protection

  Whether justified or simply because the technology was misunderstood, backing up NAS devices was once considered a challenge. Now, you have several options for proper NAS backup.  Continue Reading

• Backup scheduling best practices to ensure availability

  For daily work files, databases, and mission-critical systems and data, the more frequent the backup schedule, the better. But how often should you back up all your data?  Continue Reading

• 5 common Backup Exec error codes and how to resolve them

  Backup Exec, which is now under the Veritas brand, is one of the top names in data protection. If a Backup Exec error occurs, it may be one of the codes analyzed below.  Continue Reading

• The challenge of SaaS backup and how to approach it

  Just because it is in the cloud doesn't mean it's safe. SaaS data backup is equally as important as backing up your on-premises workloads but has its own unique challenges.  Continue Reading

• 5 mistakes made when backing up VMs and how to prevent them

  Creating backups in virtual environments has its own challenges. Avoid some of the typical errors involving snapshots, quiescing and scheduling, and generate solid VM backups.  Continue Reading

• How do I know if cloud backup and recovery is right for my data?

  Are you ready to implement cloud backup and disaster recovery? There are a number of questions you need to answer first, from the financial to the operational.  Continue Reading

• RAID 6 vs. RAID 10

  There are numerous RAID configurations to choose from, but navigating the nuances of each can take a lot of work. In the case of RAID 6 and 10, both have distinct pros and cons.  Continue Reading

• How to protect backups from ransomware infiltration

  Your ransomware backup protection strategy needs to address advanced persistent threats that encrypt files over time. Learn how to restore backups to avoid a payout.  Continue Reading

• Top 8 VMware vSphere backup best practices

  The architecture and operation of a virtual environment is different than a traditional backup environment and demands specific techniques. Learn top tips for backing up vSphere.  Continue Reading

• Ransomware backup strategy guidelines to help ensure recovery

  Ransomware backup best practices are critical, as one attack can cripple a business. Here are three areas to focus on for optimal protection against ransomware.  Continue Reading

• Protect backup from ransomware attacks and recover safely

  Ransomware continues to get smarter and more sinister. Make sure you protect backups from ransomware that delays detonation and gets recovered into production.  Continue Reading

• ROI considerations with a hyper-converged data protection platform

  Do the benefits of a single operating environment and improved cloud support outweigh the costs associated with switching to hyper-converged data protection?  Continue Reading

• Modern data backup strategy involves integration

  Integrated data backup products are varied in their scope and capability. It is important to research your options, which range from integrated appliances to secondary storage.  Continue Reading

• IT storage team skills for hyper-converged secondary storage

  Is your IT storage team ready for the arrival of hyper-converged secondary storage? Learn what storage skills pros need now in order to take on this latest development in storage tech.  Continue Reading

• Pros and cons of cloud backup

  Know which type of cloud backup you want to use and the advantages and disadvantages that come with cloud backups before you trust your data to a third-party provider.  Continue Reading

• Physical vs. virtual backup appliances: Make the best choice

  Organizations have a choice in backup appliances: physical or virtual. Explore what both types of appliances require and where a virtual backup appliance has an edge.  Continue Reading

• Backup management process: Which data sets not to back up

  Your backup strategy does not necessarily need to include backing up everything. Believe it or not, there are elements that do not require constant backup.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Compression, deduplication and encryption: What's the difference?

  Learn the distinctions and similarities among data compression, dedupe and encryption as these data protection methods gain importance in everyday storage.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Data backup planning: 10 best practices for protection

  A data backup plan needs to anticipate changes to the organization and possible threats. These best practices will help you tailor your plan according to your business's needs.  Continue Reading

• How the top cloud storage vendors stack up for backup

  Don't pick a cloud storage and backup vendor just because you've heard it's reputable. We lay out the features you need to compare among the Big Three providers.  Continue Reading

• Consider storage backup devices for your data protection strategy

  A secondary storage device could be an important element of your data protection platform. Analyze accessibility, speed, scalability and cost before jumping in.  Continue Reading

• Create a backup image in 7 easy steps

  Learn how to generate an image-based backup using our step-by-step instructions. Just remember to perform this activity in a test system to avoid wiping out source data.  Continue Reading

• 4 tips for backup infrastructure maintenance

  Like a car or any other important machine or device, backup architecture should have a maintenance plan. This process will help ensure the health and integrity of your backups.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Backup strategy for small business starts with best practices

  Small businesses can't afford to go without a solid backup strategy. Thankfully, there are many backup for small business options, from tape to disk to cloud.  Continue Reading

• GDPR backup and data protection: Five steps to implement now

  Time is running out. If you haven't yet determined how to comply with the strict GDPR data protection rules, you better get started. Storage and backup play key roles.  Continue Reading

• Ten important steps for testing backups

  Don't let missing or defective backups ruin an otherwise wonderful business day. Backup testing is a surefire way to help your business stay on its feet during a disruption.  Continue Reading

• 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

• GDPR data protection officer role and responsibilities

  The data protection officer, required for many organizations to be compliant with the EU's GDPR, will face challenges in the new role but could improve how data is handled.  Continue Reading

• Three ransomware backup best practices to implement

  Data backups are not invincible to threats, and ransomware is no exception to that rule. Backups may help to reverse the damage done by an attack, but that's not their only use.  Continue Reading

• GDPR requirements tackled by vendors in varied ways

  While vendors are aiding compliance with the General Data Protection Regulation, it's up to organizations to change the culture around protecting customer data.  Continue Reading

• Contain cloud backup costs as data growth soars sky-high

  Techniques to reduce the cost of cloud backup become more important as the volume of data climbs at historic rates. But the cloud also has to be practical and efficient to work.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Know when a snapshot copy approach to backup works best

  Using storage snapshots for flat backups could help your organization recover quickly, but there are flaws to these data backup methods. Be wary of having only online backup.  Continue Reading

• Oracle RMAN tutorial: Get started with database backup

  Oracle Recovery Manager offers advantages over user-managed database backups. It's important to know the right commands to begin several different kinds of backups.  Continue Reading

• Look to flat backup products for reliable, simple backups

  Flat data backups weren't always seen as suitable replacements for traditional backups. Today, various improvements to the snapshot-based technology may have turned the tide.  Continue Reading

• How a backup data retention policy combats growing storage needs

  While a thorough backup system can protect your data, it can also lead to a rapid increase in the amount of data you have stored. A policy-based storage system may be able to help.  Continue Reading

• Evaluate data backup and restoration efforts to gain business value

  In many organizations, data backups are performed at a much higher rate than restores. Fewer restores are never a bad thing, but is there a way to back up data more efficiently?  Continue Reading

• Before you back up to the cloud, ask these big questions

  These five questions for providers will get you off on the right foot to backing up data to the cloud. Some considerations, like cost, may seem easy, but that's not the case.  Continue Reading

• Being GDPR compliant is not just a concern for the EU

  The General Data Protection Regulation is set to affect many, and not just those in the EU. If your organization collects data online, you may soon have to make some tough choices.  Continue Reading

• Converged data protection options require careful evaluation

  As converged secondary storage products continue to evolve, potential customers should understand the most important elements and note the substantial differences among vendors.  Continue Reading

• Converged data protection products go head to head

  Both Cohesity and Rubrik have jumped on the converged storage trend by releasing data protection platforms. See the similarities and differences laid out.  Continue Reading

• Get smart with cloud backup security through 'CIA'

  Encryption is just one important element of backup data security in the cloud. Ask the right questions of your organization and your cloud provider to make sure your data is safe.  Continue Reading

• Veritas Backup Exec 16: Two major supporting features shine

  Dig deeper into Veritas Technologies' Backup Exec 16 software, which can protect the 2016 edition of Hyper-V and support several cloud storage architectures.  Continue Reading

• Five questions to ask potential copy data management vendors

  When selecting a copy data management product, the number of available options may seem daunting. Discover how to compare products to get the one that meets your specific needs.  Continue Reading

• Mobile device security management practices enhance data protection

  While mobile security is a challenge, file sync-and-share products and mobile device management software can help protect your organization's vulnerable data.  Continue Reading

• Five challenges to protecting data on mobile devices

  Mobile device protection can be problematic. Organizations that consider these areas of concern can get ahead of the trend and plan an all-encompassing data protection strategy.  Continue Reading

• Navigate the secondary storage system market with these five factors

  Make the most of your backup data by choosing the right secondary storage vendor. It's important to evaluate your current backup needs through long-term archiving.  Continue Reading

• Assess your need for cloud backup vendors' archiving services

  When deciding whether to use cloud archiving, you need to determine if your organization really needs it, and if what the vendor offers is actually an archive service.  Continue Reading

• The next generation of data center protection products

  With hardware and software tools like secondary storage, copy data management and recovery-in-place, storage vendors are stepping up their data protection game.  Continue Reading

• Five data migration approaches for cloud archiving

  Administrators can take several approaches to migrating data to a cloud archive, from manual migration to using cloud-integrated storage.  Continue Reading

• Converged backup and archive strategy requires careful planning

  While converging backup and archiving may seem enticing, it's not always the right move. Explore important questions to ask before implementing this approach.  Continue Reading

• Virtual machine data recovery dos and don'ts for better backup

  Explore how virtual machine recovery works, but be careful with the process, as running a VM from backup data storage indefinitely can cause difficulties.  Continue Reading

• Back up mobile data effectively with these five tips

  Mobile data backup should not be treated like a traditional backup. These guidelines will help your organization to better protect its mobile devices.  Continue Reading

• Make copy data storage a vital part of your storage strategy

  Creating copies of data is a tried-and-true method of data protection, but the number of copies can quickly get out of hand. Copy data management is one way to combat the issue.  Continue Reading

• Implementing direct backup technology for better data protection

  Direct and flat backups are part of a recent change in the data protection model. Explore the issues associated with the technologies and which products are implementing them.  Continue Reading

• Recovering from ransomware starts with data protection strategy

  While ransomware attacks may be nearly impossible to stop, there are important data protection measures your organization can take to recover effectively.  Continue Reading