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YES Prep IT leader builds, then rebuilds IT after natural disaster
IT Leadership Awards finalist Troy Neal is forced to rebuild IT at YES Prep after a devastating natural disaster. Learn about Neal in this Q&A. Feature
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Today's data backup appliance is ready for the enterprise
A data backup appliance combines software and hardware in a single box, configured and ready to go. Once considered just an SMB option, these products are ready for the enterprise. Feature
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After 10 years, dedupe technology leads backup appliances, software
After 10 years of data dedupe technology in backup appliances and software, disk backup thrives but tape is still alive. Feature
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Data archiving best practices: Policies, planning and products
Primary storage can be expensive and has a finite capacity. These data archiving best practices will help you decide what data to move to an archive. Feature
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Deduping 101: What you must know before buying a deduplication product
In our series on deduping in 2013, independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines important things to consider before choosing a dedupe product. Feature
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Global deduplication eliminates bottlenecks through load balancing
In the seventh part of our series on deduplication in 2013, independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses how global deduplication works. Feature
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Global deduplication: Who benefits from it?
In the eighth part of our series on deduplication in 2013, independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses who can benefit from global deduplication. Feature
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The "deduping tax" and other issues to consider with deduplication
In the ninth and final part of our deduplication series, Brien Posey discusses the "deduping tax" and other things to consider with deduplication. Feature
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Data protection services: Market outlook for solution providers
Despite the relatively low uptake of data protection services, analysts say they represent a growth opportunity for solution providers. Feature
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Challenges of transitioning to cloud data protection services
IT services companies transitioning to a cloud data protection model are learning a lot about marketing, compensation plans and operational issues. Feature
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TwinStrata bumps up CloudArray DR capabilities
A new version of the TwinStrata CloudArray gateway can recover data and applications off the cloud for DR without having to rebuild servers. News | 21 May 2013
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Quantum vmPRO adds LTFS tape support, DXi V-Series gains capacity
Quantum upgrades its vmPRO virtual machine backup appliance, supporting 24 TB of pre-deduped data and LTFS tape in a virtual appliance. News | 21 May 2013
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Veeam Software adds WAN acceleration, tape support for VM backup
Veeam upgrades its virtual machine backup software, building WAN acceleration and native tape support into Backup & Recovery v7. News | 20 May 2013
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Veeam reaches out to tape users
Virtualisation backup specialist Veeam has reached out to tape users providing them with support for the first time with the latest version of its flagship product News | 20 May 2013
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Zetta offers DataProtect cloud backup for NetApp through the channel
Zetta.net's recently released offsite cloud backup and DR product is tailored for NetApp environments and is available only through the channel. News | 12 Dec 2012
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DinCloud partners with NetApp for new cloud backup, DR service
Cloud service provider dinCloud became a NetApp partner, using NetApp storage arrays and data protection software for its data protection service. News | 08 Nov 2012
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Mozy reseller program revamped with MDF, lead sharing for top tier
Mozy is rolling out enhancements to its reseller program, including market development funds and lead sharing for its top-tier partners. News | 16 Oct 2012
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Cloud backup provider Zetta.net lowers barriers to entry
Zetta.net has revamped its partner program with a much lower minimum capacity requirement, multi-tenant partner portal and deal registration. News | 21 Sep 2012
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Arrow ECS adds MozyPro to its ArrowSphere cloud aggregation platform; more news
MozyPro backup has been added to Arrow ECS' cloud aggregation lineup; plus, Ovum report shows big revenue bump in the IT services industry in Q2. News | 20 Sep 2012
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VMware's VDP brings Avamar dedupe, possible conflicts; more news
News briefs: VMware uses EMC Avamar to bring dedupe and file restores to its vSphere Data Protection SMB product. Plus, more news from VMworld San Francisco. News | 31 Aug 2012
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Building a business continuity management system
The business continuity management system is a framework for building and administering a business continuity program within an organization. Tip
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Improving business continuity plan exercises
Planning and conducting business continuity (BC) drills is one of the most important activities in a business continuity program. Tip
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Data management, testing keys to success of cloud backup services
Independent backup and disaster recovery expert Jon Toigo discusses the importance of data management and testing for cloud backup services. Tip
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Four critically important things to know about Hyper-V backups
In this tip, independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines four things you need to know about Microsoft Hyper-V backups to avoid common pitfalls. Tip
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Deduplication and data lifecycle management
Independent backup expert Brien Posey offers information about how data deduplication impacts data lifecycle management in this tip. Tip
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Integrating e-discovery process with traditional backup
Independent backup expert Brien Posey looks at how the e-discovery process and traditional backup software products have become more integrated today. Tip
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Microsoft ReFS backup: Ensuring compatibility and testing
Independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines important considerations for Microsoft ReFS backup in this tip. Tip
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Pros and cons of backup tape encryption
Independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines what's good and what's bad about backup tape encryption in this tip. Tip
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Secure backups require more than just encrypting data
Independent backup expert Brien Posey says that encrypting data is not a substitute for strong physical security and proper account usage. Tip
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Hosted disaster recovery services as an add-on to hybrid cloud backup
Hybrid cloud disaster recovery services make a lot of sense for customers that need a simple solution to a fundamental problem. Tip
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What are the benefits of cluster replication in Exchange 2007?
Learn why data replication took a leap forward with the Cluster Continuous Replication functionality in Microsoft Exchange Server 2007. Exchange Server Service Pack 1 adds Standby Cluster Replication to further reduce the risk of corrupting servers t... Ask the Expert
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Is online backup a good alternative for SMBs?
Learn about the options for online backup when tape backup solutions become unmanageable. Ask the Expert
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What are the pros and cons of backup tape encryption?
Learn about the options and issues for backup tape encryption, including when it should be used. Ask the Expert
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How often to test disaster recovery plans
Disaster recovery services must include regular disaster recovery plan testing, depending on customers' threat risks and change management needs. The following Q&A is excerpted from Greg Schulz's podcast on disaster recovery preparedness and planning... Ask the Expert
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Disaster recovery meets continuous data protection (CDP)
Continuous data protection (CDP) can provide many benefits to customers seeking disaster recovery services. The following Q&A is excerpted from Greg Schulz's podcast on disaster recovery preparedness and planning. Ask the Expert
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Adding value with disaster recovery services
Disaster recovery and business continuity provide many value-added service opportunities for channel professionals. The following Q&A is excerpted from Greg Schulz's podcast on disaster recovery services. Ask the Expert
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Selling disaster recovery services to customers with reduced budgets
Disaster recovery planning should be required by all companies, no matter what their budgets. The following Q&A is excerpted from Greg Schulz's podcast on disaster recovery services. Ask the Expert
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Businesses to offer disaster recovery services
When offering disaster recovery services, no size business is off limits. The following Q&A is excerpted from Greg Schulz's podcast on disaster recovery preparedness and planning. Ask the Expert
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Disaster recovery planning hot site considerations
Disaster recovery plans you provide to customers must take into account the availability of hot sites. The following Q&A is excerpted from Greg Schulz's podcast on disaster recovery preparedness and planning. Ask the Expert
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Locking down security access to storage media
Restricting security access to storage media is crucial to every customer you support. By using the latest security techniques and technologies, resellers can ensure that storage security remains restricted to the proper people. Ask the Expert
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'Time to data' measures success in your business continuity program
In this Storage Decisions video, disaster recovery expert Jon Toigo discusses the major goals of a disaster recovery/business continuity program. Video
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Determining your organization's critical data
In this video, Jon Toigo discusses the steps IT pros need to take to ensure they capture all of their organization's critical data. Video
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Your data protection plan must consider latency in WAN-based replication
In this Storage Decisions video, Jon Toigo highlights issues IT pros must address in their data protection plan when using WAN-based replication. Video
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Buffington: Keep backup and archive distinct, but coordinated
ESG senior analyst Jason Buffington said EMC has been far from quiet on the backup and archive front. Video
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Schulz: Look for common tools in backup and archive
Greg Schulz of Storage IO said to look for ways to rely on common tools for backup and archiving, which can save money and simplify your operation. Video
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Archiving in the cloud with Amazon Glacier storage
Analyst Wayne Pauley discusses the pros and cons of archiving in the cloud, specifically with Amazon Glacier storage, and online file sharing. Video
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Use storage snapshots as an alternative to traditional backup
In this video, learn more about storage snapshots, how they work, and how to use them as an alternative to traditional backup and score more benefits. Video
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Implementing snapshot technology in concert with backup
Snapshot technology can be a key part of your backup solution that leads to faster recovery, easier backup testing and other beneficial uses. Video
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Addressing concerns about data backup and restore speed of tape
Common criticisms about tape backup focus on the speed of data backup and restore. But Jon Toigo argues that tape remains a good choice. Video
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Toigo: Learn to use disk wisely as a backup option
In this Storage Decisions video, Jon Toigo discusses how to maximize the disk storage you have and make spinning disk a more effective backup option. Video
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Building a business continuity management system
The business continuity management system is a framework for building and administering a business continuity program within an organization. Tip
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'Time to data' measures success in your business continuity program
In this Storage Decisions video, disaster recovery expert Jon Toigo discusses the major goals of a disaster recovery/business continuity program. Video
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Determining your organization's critical data
In this video, Jon Toigo discusses the steps IT pros need to take to ensure they capture all of their organization's critical data. Video
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TwinStrata bumps up CloudArray DR capabilities
A new version of the TwinStrata CloudArray gateway can recover data and applications off the cloud for DR without having to rebuild servers. News
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Quantum vmPRO adds LTFS tape support, DXi V-Series gains capacity
Quantum upgrades its vmPRO virtual machine backup appliance, supporting 24 TB of pre-deduped data and LTFS tape in a virtual appliance. News
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Veeam Software adds WAN acceleration, tape support for VM backup
Veeam upgrades its virtual machine backup software, building WAN acceleration and native tape support into Backup & Recovery v7. News
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Veeam reaches out to tape users
Virtualisation backup specialist Veeam has reached out to tape users providing them with support for the first time with the latest version of its flagship product News
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Your data protection plan must consider latency in WAN-based replication
In this Storage Decisions video, Jon Toigo highlights issues IT pros must address in their data protection plan when using WAN-based replication. Video
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Improving business continuity plan exercises
Planning and conducting business continuity (BC) drills is one of the most important activities in a business continuity program. Tip
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YES Prep IT leader builds, then rebuilds IT after natural disaster
IT Leadership Awards finalist Troy Neal is forced to rebuild IT at YES Prep after a devastating natural disaster. Learn about Neal in this Q&A. Feature
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Read news, tips and advice on current trends in data backup and data protection for storage service providers, value-added resellers (VARs), consultants and other storage channel professionals. You'll find expert advice on developing a data backup strategy, forming data disaster recovery plans, maintaining business continuity, delivering data backup and data protection services and solutions, and supporting disk backup and tape backup systems.