Tips

Tips

• Data protection methods: Mounting backups vs. recovering from backups

  Mounting a virtual machine image can save time, but there's a penalty to pay for the convenience. We list the questions to ask when deciding which data protection method to employ.  Continue Reading

• New approaches: Instant VM recovery, flat backup, hybrid cloud backup

  Find out if these recent backup technologies -- snapshots and flat backup, hybrid cloud backup and instant VM recovery -- are right for your organization.  Continue Reading

• Docker data container protection methods: Pros and cons

  While Docker data container protection methods haven't reached the level found with hypervisor-based virtual machines, these four technologies can help users with the challenge.  Continue Reading

• Geocluster vs. off-site replication for VM protection

  Is a geocluster or virtual machine replication the best option for VM protection? Both approaches protect VM workloads by moving them to an alternate data center during a disaster.  Continue Reading

• Microsoft private cloud backup challenges

  There are two major challenges that must be addressed when backing up a Microsoft private cloud: figuring out what needs protection and backing up virtual machines.  Continue Reading

• Data backup and disaster recovery made simple

  Many backup products include DR, enabling users to manage both tasks from the same platform. Learn how to streamline data backup and disaster recovery.  Continue Reading

• Multiple hypervisors and issues with backup applications

  Backup and recovery on multiple hypervisors is possible, but you need to be aware of three major challenges with this setup.  Continue Reading

• Data archiving storage and software options that save money

  Vendors are now integrating backup and data archiving storage products. Discover the available options and how to select the correct software for the job.  Continue Reading

• How Microsoft Windows Server 2016 may affect backup requirements

  Microsoft Windows Server 2016 features, such as Nano Server, container support and Windows as a Service, could prove challenging to backup requirements.  Continue Reading

• 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

• Address test/dev data protection challenges

  Test/dev environments present unique data protection challenges. Find out what you can do to address them.  Continue Reading

• How to secure your disk-based backups

  Disk-based backups present different security risks than backup tapes. Protection methods can vary widely depending upon storage architecture.  Continue Reading

• Backing up virtual machines: Guest-level backups still warranted

  While host-level virtual machine backups are the norm, guest-level backups are still common in three situations.  Continue Reading

• Strong data protection process can prevent shadow IT risks

  Shadow IT risks can occur when employees adopt cloud-based apps to complete tasks. This can lead to data loss, but an enhanced data protection process can keep this from happening.  Continue Reading

• 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