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iSCSI for TL-Series Tape Libraries by Dell, Inc.
a customer to directly attach a tape backup target to their iSCSI 1Gb Ethernet SAN with little to no degradation in transfer speed. This white paper explores this setup and configuration. To supplement the growth in iSCSI SANs, Dell has introduced an iSCSI-to...
Five Key Considerations for Evaluating the Scalability of Disk-based Backup Solutions by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
the scalability of any disk-based backup solution. This paper outlines the five key questions you should ask when evaluating the scalability of any disk-based backup solution.

  • Can the system size to your current requirements and accommodate near-term
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How Successful ERP Selections Are Made: The Top Things to Look for, Look at, and Look beyond When Evaluating a Manufacturing ERP Purchase by IQMS
Resource Planning (ERP) software should be aware of. By being cognizant of these aspects you'll ensure that you'll be able to select a solution that best fits your needs, both now and in the future. For manufacturers looking to add, upgrade or replace...
Enhancing Disk-to-Disk (D2D) Backup with Data Deduplication by FalconStor Software
the most inefficient aspect of the backup process, which is the creation of large volumes of duplicate data.

The FalconStor® File-interface Deduplication System (FDS) provides the following benefits for D2D backup:

  • Reduces disk consumption by 95% or more
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Continuous Data Protection by FalconStor Software
viable alternative to traditional backup software. Take a few minutes to read this presentation transcript to learn more about the technology. CDP is becoming an increasingly attractive data protection and backup option for organizations today. But is CDP right for...
CDP FAQ by FalconStor Software
viable alternative to traditional backup software. Take a few minutes to listen to this expert Podcast to learn more about the technology. CDP is becoming an increasingly attractive data protection and backup option for organizations today. But is CDP right for your...
Enhancing Disk-to-Disk Backup with Data Deduplication by FalconStor Software
when IT budgets are tight. Backup is critical to protecting data and ensuring its recoverability. However, backup applications, by design, continuously create new copies of the same data, resulting in an explosion of required storage capacity on...
Do you really need continuous data protection? by FalconStor Software
applications. However, CDP software is still in various stages of development, while near-CDP (frequent snapshots) software is already mature and available on many operating and storage systems. Continuous data protection (CDP) represents the future of...
Managing Backup and Archive Data with Data Domain and Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Integration by Data Domain
NBU, including planning and sizing considerations, operational considerations, offsite replication, and other integration basics so you can get the most out of this powerful solution. Standard practices and conventional technologies are being pushed to their...
Data Protection for Virtual Server Environments: Exploring Options and Technologies for Backup and Recovery of Virtual Machines by Datalink
and considerations surrounding backup and recovery of virtual server infrastructures. A dizzying range of technology choices awaits IT organizations trying to master the art of data protection for virtual server environments. Those choices range...
Symantec NetBackup (NBU) Design Best Practices with Data Domain by Data Domain
NBU, including planning and sizing considerations, operational considerations, offsite replication, and other integration basics so you can get the most out of this powerful solution. Standard practices and conventional technologies are being pushed to their...
Presentation Transcript - Applying Data Deduplication Technology to Disk Backup by Data Domain
deduplication technology to disk backup. ESG defines data de-duplication as the process of examining data to identify and eliminate redundancy. In other words data de-duplication is all about reducing the amount of redundant or non-unique data that ends up...
Webcast: The ROI and TCO Benefits of Data Deduplication for Data Protection in the Enterprise by Data Domain
the standard for disk-based backup and nearline storage use in enterprise data centers across many industries. It delivers clear benefits for the retention, recovery and replication of backup and other nearline data and allows customers to...
HP StorageWorks tape and disk-to-disk data protection by Hewlett-Packard Company
complement your HP hardware and software purchase with HP range of services offerings and be able to experience total peace of mind. HP Services offers a single point of accountability and support to help you reduce the cost and complexity of maintaining your...
Podcast: Changing the Rules of Backup: Go Beyond Virtual Tape Library for Accelerating Your Backup by FalconStor Software
organizations, traditional server backup remains the primary means of protecting data. And despite decades of technology development in this area, challenges remain. This podcast will discuss methods for backing up data and the relative performance...
Matching Data Deduplication Approaches to Workload Characteristics: The Quantum DXi7500 by Quantum Corporation
then matches some of the most common backup problems to a recommended deduplication approach. The brief close with a spotlight on Quantum's DXi7500 enterprise disk backup and replication system Storage capacity optimization (SCO) offers undeniable...
Webcast: Data Deduplication and Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems by Data Domain
de-duplication technology to disk backup. This webcast explains why data de-duplication is making disk backup a more compelling alternative to tape. Please join Tony Asaro, Senior Analyst, ESG and Heidi Biggar, Analyst, ESG as they discuss the various...
ESG Report: Data Deduplication Diversity: Evaluating Software- vs. Hardware-Based Approaches by CommVault Systems, Inc.
deduplication will drive further backup-to-disk adoption and deliver associated performance and reliability benefits. Deduplication dramatically improves the value proposition of disk-based data protection as it eliminates the redundancy...
e-Guide: Backup Considerations - Data Deduplication and Virtualization by Computer Design & Integration LLC
44; and how it can ease the backup pain that so many organizations are feeling. As backup continues to be job #1 for many storage professionals today, IT departments need to be constantly evaluating the options available to improve their data...
Comparing Disk with Tape: Improving Backup and Recovery Performance by EMC Corporation
prefer disk as the nightly backup target. For an increasing number of these organizations, it is the only solution. This paper explains the benefits of Disk Backup from EMC and how it can benefit your business. There's no question about it: The face of data...
Windows Server 2008 Backup Tool - A Review of Its Features by Global Knowledge
of the Server 2008 version of the backup tool that debuted in Windows Vista. This white paper presents some of the more significant pros and cons of the Server 2008 version of the backup tool that debuted in Windows Vista, so that you can decide whether the...
Essential Guide to Data Backup for SMBs by SearchSMBStorage.com
Data backup is still the No. 1 pain point for storage administrators. The tips in this guide will help you simplify your backup process and put together a reliable backup and recovery plan. Data backup is still the No. 1 pain point for...
UK Storage Pros Purchasing Priorities by SearchStorage.co.UK
Aimed at backup and storage-focused GMs, sales leaders and marketers who have the UK as part of their primary responsibilities, this podcast summarizes the results of a purchasing intentions survey we conducted of TechTarget's UK...
5 Key Considerations for Long Term Data Retention by Quantum Corporation
Managing backup and recovery in today's environment is a multi-dimensional challenge with both near and long term business requirements. This paper explains 5 topics to think about as you design your long-term data retention plans...
Data Deduplication and Disk-to-Disk Backup Systems Technical Consideration (Podcast) by Data Domain
for ESG, Heidi Biggar focuses on D2D backup solutions, including VTL, D2D appliances, and CDP solutions. Heidi is a veteran of the storage industry and former senior technical editor at InfoStor magazine...
Security Behind BlackBerry by BlackBerry
Download this white paper and gain a better understanding of the security tools that come preinstalled with the Blackberry solution and discover how to use these tools to better secure your BlackBerry deployment. As mobile devices become more common and more powerful, security becomes a more important consideration. Download...
Demystifying Data De-Duplication: Choosing the Best Solution by FalconStor Software
as the next evolutionary step in backup technology. Many vendors lay claim to the best data de-duplication approach, leaving customers to face the difficulty of separating hype from reality. A number of key factors must be considered in order to select a...
An Introduction to System i (IBM iSeries) High Availability - Get to Know the Core Components of HA Solutions and Important Installation Considerations by Vision Solutions
45;justifiable component of their backup and recovery strategy. In today's world of ever-expanding hours of business operation and increasing reliance on data availability, it is becoming easier for companies of all sizes to justify the cost of a high...
The ROI and TCO Benefits of Data Deduplication for Data Protection in the Enterprise by Data Domain
the costs and benefits of backup with deduplication storage as strategic assets for data protection. Three organizations in different industries are discussed as case studies. Deduplication storage is quickly becoming the standard for disk-...
Related Best Practices
How to implement snapshots
It can take up to 12 hours or more to process a full backup job and move the entire backup volume to tape or disk. For many companies, that's just too much time. IT departments can use snapshots to capture entire storage environments, or simply track changes to the state of mission-critical systems. Snapshots can establish... More...
How to implement disk-to-disk backups
Disk can accept complete backup volumes, as well as simple file copies. For example, backup software can send a full backup volume to a virtual tape library (VTL) emulating the behaviors of a traditional tape system. But disk platforms don't just emulate tape. Files can just as easily be copied to a disk array in the same data center or located on the other side of the... More...
How to improve tape backup performance and reliability
in a shorter backup window, less drive wear, and lower media usage (and lower media costs). Most backup software packages today include some combination of data reduction features, though dedicated deduplication appliances are also available.

Upgrade older drives for more speed and capacity

Some organizations can realize improved tape efficiency and media cost... More...

FAQ's
What are the drawbacks of using a virtual tape library (VTL) for data deduplication?
There are really no alternatives for disk-based backup outside of backup software options. For example, Symantec has PureDisk that offers a data deduplication function at the client. IBM is soon to release a similar function in its software product. Other products like Avamar or Asigra have a software... More...
What type of environment is server-free backup best suited for?
The best way to do any backup is the simplest way to do that backup. Complexity brings, well, complexity. But, along with complexity comes cost and risk that things could go wrong. So, server-free backup is more complicated than other forms of backup. Therefore, it... More...