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How to implement snapshots
(RPOs) by supporting more frequent recovery points. When properly implemented, snapshot data can be used to restore lost files or recover from more substantial data loss. Features like data deduplication are also appearing in snapshots to reduce disk storage requirements, allowing for many more snapshots and longer retention periods. Below are a series...
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How to implement disk-to-disk backups
as backup targets. Storage space is finite, which can limit the allowable retention period for data. Data reduction technologies like data deduplication and delta differencing can dramatically extend the effective storage capacity. Also, indexing and search are can be valuable when rapid file organization and location are needed. Below are a series of best...
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How to improve tape backup performance and reliability
The role of tape is clearly changing, shifting away from everyday data backup and moving toward deep archiving or offsite storage, but tape is still an important element of many data centers. Storage professionals must contend with concerns about tape performance and reliability that have remained almost unchanged for decades. In spite...
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FAQ's
Are there any benefits or drawbacks of choosing a separate tool for backup reporting compared with using a tool that's integrated with your backup software?
The backup applications usually provide some fundamental reporting on backup operations. You might have a dashboard view and some canned reports that focus on things like backup job status or media, or device error. And if you need to drill...
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Server-free backup FAQ
Not too long ago, server-free backup was the best option for backing up large data sets. However, there are some legitimate alternatives available today. W. Curtis Preston discusses how server-free backup works, pros and cons of server-free backup, the server-free...
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Managed data backup and recovery FAQ
Technologies Inc., discusses the benefits and drawbacks of managed data backup and recovery, and the managed backup market today in this FAQ. His answers are also available below as an MP3 for you to download.
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