Tips

Tips

• Q&A: Tape use for archiving

  SearchDataBackup managing editor Ed Hannan and ESG analyst Mark Peters discuss tape use for archiving in this Q&A.  Continue Reading

• Cloud data protection for laptops, desktops and mobile devices

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses the variety of ways data on laptops, desktops and mobile devices can be copied to the cloud today, and the pros and cons of each approach.  Continue Reading

• Can data backup and archiving be converged?

  George Crump discusses data backup and archiving, and the value of merging these tasks as well as the challenges associated with doing so.  Continue Reading

• Data backup strategy from a disaster recovery perspective

  Brien Posey discusses data backup strategy for DR and the convergence of backup and disaster recovery technologies.  Continue Reading

• What to consider before users can perform self-service file restores

  Brien Posey offers a number of best practices for user self-service file restoration that can prevent issues and maximize effectiveness of the technology.  Continue Reading

• Dedupe explained: A primer on backup deduplication in 2014

  Backup deduplication is so common today, it is often taken for granted. However, there are a number of things to consider before choosing a dedupe approach.  Continue Reading

• Best in breed or one size fits all: Which makes more sense?

  Brien Posey compares backup using a single, enterprise-grade backup software product vs. choosing a variety of best-in-breed products to address different data protection needs.  Continue Reading

• Is traditional enterprise backup dead?

  Colm Keegan of Storage Switzerland takes a look at virtual server backup today to determine whether enterprise backup is still relevant.  Continue Reading

• How private clouds impact the backup and recovery process

  Brien Posey explains why private clouds impact the backup and recovery process and what you can do to be sure your data is recoverable.  Continue Reading

• Backing up Linux VMs running on Microsoft Hyper-V

  Independent backup expert Brien Posey explains what you should know about backing up Linux VMs running on Microsoft Hyper-V.  Continue Reading

• Ensure your organization has backup redundancy

  There are a variety of ways to make sure you have backup redundancy. Independent backup expert Brien Posey explains in this tip.  Continue Reading

• Prevent backup performance issues caused by virtual backups

  Colm Keegan of Storage Switzerland discusses ways to prevent performance issues associated with virtual backups.  Continue Reading

• The truth about using snapshot technology as data protection

  Marc Staimer discusses using snapshot technology in your data protection strategy and outlines issues you should know about before opting for this approach.  Continue Reading

• Endpoint data protection vs. file sync and share

  The line between endpoint data protection and file sync and share has blurred as endpoint backup products can access protected data from devices beyond laptops.  Continue Reading

• Navigate large file backup challenges

  Although media capacity and backup application compatibility issues have disappeared, Brien Posey looks at the remaining large file backup challenges.  Continue Reading