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Guide to small-business data storage and backup
IT administrators responsible for small-business data storage have some important choices to make, including how to support virtual servers and how to handle SMB backup. guide
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VMware data protection: An overview of how it works
There is a variety of tools that improve VMware data protection, with advantages in the areas of VM backup, replication and snapshots, compared with a traditional server environment. Feature
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VMware backup and the VMware snapshot
The VMware snapshot is a critical component of VMware backup. In this guide to the basics of VMware backup, we walk you through the key processes and suggest some best practices. Feature
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Guide to virtual machine backup
Read up on the VMware backup process, including info on the role of snapshots as well as how VMware backup and restore works. In addition, get advice on Hyper-V backup strategy. guide
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Data backup solutions: Backing up virtual machines gains ground
Server virtualisation has made an impact on the state of data backup, leading to advancements in the enterprise and midrange backup markets, changes in the way VMware APIs work with backup, and more. Essential Guide
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Cloud backup options: Pure cloud vs hybrid cloud backup
Cloud backup is increasingly being seen as a flexible and cost-effective option by many organisations, but what are the pros and cons of pure cloud backup and hybrid cloud backup? Feature
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Backup definitions: Top terms you need to know
Check out this list of important data backup definitions on SearchDataBackup.com. The list includes both terms you probably know and some that you may not. Feature
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SMB backup products embrace virtual/physical and cloud environments
Product survey: Midrange and SMB backup products bring enterprise features with ease of use and embrace virtualised environments, cloud as a target and improved deduplication. Feature
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Can cloud file syncing replace backup solutions?
While cloud file syncing solutions as a form of backup makes endpoint users happy, haphazard adoption by employees can leave organizations more susceptible to risk. Feature
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Backup appliance product survey: Which one is right for your business?
We look at the backup appliance market, examining products from six vendors and highlighting key features that can help you choose the one for your SMB or branch office. Feature
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Acronis buys GroupLogic, targets mobile device backup
Acronis acquires file access, sharing, collaboration and syncing software provider GroupLogic to move into mobile device backup. News | 13 Sep 2012
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Riverbed launches larger Whitewater cloud data backup box
Riverbed rolls out larger Whitewater cloud data backup appliance for enterprises, and upgrades the operating system with better dedupe indexing. News | 10 Sep 2012
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Cancer research group endorses Backup Exec 2012 upgrade
The Backup Exec 2012 upgrade made for a lot of unhappy customers, but the Gynecological Oncology Group's IT team found the new interface a snap. News | 06 Sep 2012
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vSphere Data Protection brings Avamar dedupe, possible conflicts
VMware uses EMC Avamar to bring dedupe and file restores to its new vSphere Data Protection (VDP) SMB backup product. News | 28 Aug 2012
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Quantum launches Q-Cloud DR, backup services with vmPro and DXi dedupe
Quantum packages vmPRO virtual backup, DXi dedupe target and offsite data centers into Q-Cloud DR and backup services. News | 27 Aug 2012
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Symantec hopes to quiet Backup Exec 2012 upgrade complaints
Customers unhappy with Backup Exec 2012 upgrade say they look forward to the restoration of the popular Job Monitor from previous versions. News | 13 Aug 2012
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Symantec dumps CEO; vows to fix Backup Exec 2012
New Symantec CEO Stephen Bennett said fixing Backup Exec 2012 problems is one of his priorities as he replaces Enrique Salem. News | 25 Jul 2012
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Symantec enhances Backup Exec.cloud with management console, RMM tools
Symantec adds a management console for Backup Exec.cloud, integration with RMM tools from Kaseya and LabTech Software, and pay-as-you-go pricing plan. News | 20 Jul 2012
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Druva adds file collaboration to its backup app
Laptop and endpoint backup specialist Druva gives customers the option of adding file collaboration, either on premise or through the cloud. News | 17 Jul 2012
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Quantum tunes up StorNext for 'big data' files
Quantum gives StorNext a new underlying database, an Archive Vault tier and faster performance to better handle 'big data' files. News | 13 Jul 2012
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Backup Exec 2012 upgrade features new tasks, improved workflows
Symantec Backup Exec 2012 is significantly different than previous versions. This tip details how to perform some key tasks in the new version. Tip
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Windows 8 backup: Microsoft improves built-in backup utilities
Microsoft expert Brien Posey says that Microsoft has made some key changes that improve Windows 8 backup. Tip
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Five common Backup Exec errors and how to resolve them
This tip discusses five common Symantec Backup Exec errors and their solutions. Tip
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The value of VMware’s Changed Block Tracking (CBT)
VMware’s Changed Block Tracking is an important part of VMware’s efforts to simplify and improve the VMware virtual machine backup process. Tip
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Five Symantec NetBackup error messages and how to resolve them
In this tip, Microsoft expert Brien M. Posey discusses five common Symantec NetBackup error messages and offers a solution for each. Tip
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Active Directory restores: How to restore deleted objects
Brien Posey shows how to perform an Active Directory restore using authoritative and non-authoritative techniques. Tip
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Cloud backups offer benefits, present challenges
The idea of supplementing your physical servers with cloud backups is an appealing one. But there are issues you’ll need to consider. Tip
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IIS backup: How to protect Microsoft Internet Information Services
This tip offers information about how to perform a Microsoft IIS backup. Tip
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Five Microsoft DPM errors and how to prevent them
Microsoft DPM can produce a wide variety of errors. This article discusses how to solve five common errors that you are likely to encounter. Tip
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Top five SMB backup tips of 2011
The editors of SearchSMBStorage.com have compiled this list of five tips to help you develop a data backup strategy that’s right for your needs. Tip
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The benefits and drawbacks of CDP solutions
CDP solutions can eliminate your backup window. However, there are many issues to consider, including application and operating system compatibility. Answer
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Disparity among backup products for backing up virtual servers
Learn more about the challenges of backing up virtual servers in this Expert Response from Brien Posey. Answer
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Are cloud backups enterprise-ready?
Brien Posey says that there are a number of limitations that keep cloud backups from being enterprise ready in this Expert Response. Answer
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The challenges of tape vaulting (don’t outweigh its benefits)
David Hill discusses some of the challenges associated with tape vaulting in this Expert Response. Answer
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Choosing archive management software
David Hill discusses considerations for choosing archive management software in this Expert Answer. Answer
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Why tape works for active archiving
David Hill, analyst with the Mesabi Group, discusses tape’s role in active archiving. Answer
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Run virtual machines from backup without first restoring them
Find out how common it is to run virtual machines from backup without first restoring them in this Expert Response from Brien Posey. Answer
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CDP’s (continuous data protection) advantages in virtual server backup
Find out the advantages CDP (continuous data protection) offers in backing up virtual servers in this Expert Response from Brien Posey. Answer
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How VMware backups differ from Hyper-V, Xen backup
Find out how VMware backups differ from Hyper-V or Xen backup in this Expert Response from Brien Posey. Answer
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Why Microsoft VSS is important to virtual server backup
Find out why Microsoft VSS is so important to virtual server backup in this Expert Response from Brien Posey. Answer
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multi-level cell (MLC) flash
Multi-level cell (MLC) flash writes two data segments to the same cell, effectively doubling the capacity of flash storage media. Definition
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Storage Radio: Riverbed Whitewater appliance chases enterprise
In our latest Storage Radio podcast, SearchStorage.com editors discuss the Riverbed Whitewater cloud data backup appliance for enterprise backups. Podcast
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Storage Radio: EMC Avamar backup to use vSphere
In our latest Storage Radio podcast, SearchStorage.com editors discuss VMworld 2012, including news of tying VMware's vSphere to EMC's Avamar backup. Podcast
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Storage Radio: Symantec CEO switch, Proximal Data releases AutoCache
In our latest Storage Radio podcast, join SearchStorage.com’s executive editor Ellen O’Brien and senior news editor Dave Raffo as they discuss the future of Symantec. Podcast
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Backup solutions for small business boast enterprise features
Small-business backup products reflect the need for mixed physical and virtual server backup from one console, backup to the cloud and a range of data deduplication options. Podcast
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Microsoft Hyper-V backup strategy and best practices
In this podcast we outline how to approach a Hyper-V backup strategy and highlight a few best practices that could mean the difference between success and failure in Hyper-V backup. Podcast
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CDP: An alternative for VM backup
Howard Marks, independent IT expert, discusses how CDP is being used for VM backup in this video from Storage Decisions. Video
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Tape vaulting: What you need to know about tape backup and archiving
Industry analyst Lauren Whitehouse discusses the latest developments in tape storage and best practices for tape vaulting. Podcast
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The pros and cons of using a cloud backup provider
Learn about the benefits and drawbacks of using a cloud backup provider and the best ways to incorporate cloud as a backup target into your data protection regime. Podcast
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Backing up virtual machines: Do mainstream backup apps fit the bill?
What are the pros and cons of backing up virtual machines using mainstream backup apps vs specialised VM tools, and what are the best practices? Podcast
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SSD Trends: Solid state addresses I/O bottlenecks for companies of all sizes
Faster than a spinning hard disk, learn about the latest trends in solid-state storage, reliability and what SSDs can offer to enterprises. Podcast
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Storage Radio: Riverbed Whitewater appliance chases enterprise
In our latest Storage Radio podcast, SearchStorage.com editors discuss the Riverbed Whitewater cloud data backup appliance for enterprise backups. Podcast
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Acronis buys GroupLogic, targets mobile device backup
Acronis acquires file access, sharing, collaboration and syncing software provider GroupLogic to move into mobile device backup. News
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Riverbed launches larger Whitewater cloud data backup box
Riverbed rolls out larger Whitewater cloud data backup appliance for enterprises, and upgrades the operating system with better dedupe indexing. News
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Cancer research group endorses Backup Exec 2012 upgrade
The Backup Exec 2012 upgrade made for a lot of unhappy customers, but the Gynecological Oncology Group's IT team found the new interface a snap. News
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Storage Radio: EMC Avamar backup to use vSphere
In our latest Storage Radio podcast, SearchStorage.com editors discuss VMworld 2012, including news of tying VMware's vSphere to EMC's Avamar backup. Podcast
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vSphere Data Protection brings Avamar dedupe, possible conflicts
VMware uses EMC Avamar to bring dedupe and file restores to its new vSphere Data Protection (VDP) SMB backup product. News
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Quantum launches Q-Cloud DR, backup services with vmPro and DXi dedupe
Quantum packages vmPRO virtual backup, DXi dedupe target and offsite data centers into Q-Cloud DR and backup services. News
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Symantec hopes to quiet Backup Exec 2012 upgrade complaints
Customers unhappy with Backup Exec 2012 upgrade say they look forward to the restoration of the popular Job Monitor from previous versions. News
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The benefits and drawbacks of CDP solutions
CDP solutions can eliminate your backup window. However, there are many issues to consider, including application and operating system compatibility. Answer
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Storage Radio: Symantec CEO switch, Proximal Data releases AutoCache
In our latest Storage Radio podcast, join SearchStorage.com’s executive editor Ellen O’Brien and senior news editor Dave Raffo as they discuss the future of Symantec. Podcast
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About Data storage backup tools
Backup tools for data storage include replication, snapshots, reporting, testing and other software. Find the latest information on this topics page.