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Data backup vs. data archiving: Is data backup closing the gap? By Ron Scruggs
The backup vs. archive debate has been raging for a long time, and for years, the data backup and recovery community has advocated that "backup is not archive." However, with recent moves by vendors to integrate more and more functionality into their backup software, there is a question whether this is still true or not... More...
Cloud archiving: Choosing the best features from the best cloud service provider By Ron Scruggs
The field of cloud storage continues to gain strength in enterprise data storage in areas such as available features, pricing and vendor choice. And the argument for using cloud storage for some portion of an organization's data continues to grow stronger. If an organization is looking for basic online data... More...
REMOTE BACKUP SOLUTIONS
D2D2T Backup Architectures and the Impact of Data De-duplication by Quantum Corporation
in a disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) backup and recovery environment. No one technology by itself solves all the challenges for backup and recovery at every point in the data lifecycle. Different access and retention requirements, as well as cost considerations, can usually be...
D2D2T Backup Architectures and the Impact of Data De-duplication by Quantum Corporation
in a disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) backup and recovery environment.

No one technology by itself solves all the challenges for backup and recovery at every point in the data lifecycle. Different access and retention requirements, as well as cost considerations, can usually be...
Build a Better Data and Recovery Backup Plan: The First Five Steps by Iron Mountain
Check out this white paper for a complete backup breakdown. Included in this guide are the first five steps to take when building a data backup and recovery strategy, and best practices to help you develop and start improving your backups today. Read on for more.

Maintaining regular and...
VM Backup Checklist: 9 Features and Functions by Veeam Software
should be looking for when evaluating virtual backup solutions. Also included is a brief case study exploring one company's journey to VM backup success. Read on to learn more.

Choosing a virtual machine (VM) backup solution isn't easy - these technologies can vary greatly in terms of features...
Accelerate Virtualization Initiatives With Agentless Backup for VMware by Acronis
Get virtualization enabled with Acronis Backup & Recovery 11, the only solution that seamlessly integrates disaster recovery and data protection for your physical, virtual and cloud.

Get virtualization enabled with Acronis Backup & Recovery 11, the only solution that seamlessly...
Related Knowledgestorm Podcasts
Data protection FAQ by Quantum Corporation
the explosive data growth and avoid the pitfalls of single server-based backup. With the data protection landscape becoming more distributed and IT resources increasingly constrained, businesses need a centralized data protection strategy that can efficiently manage multiple backup and recovery jobs across...
Better Backup for Virtual Servers and Virtual Desktops - Podcast by Dell and VMware
servers into your data center both simplifies and complicates your backup processes. This expert podcast explores the best practices for backing up and recovering critical VMs to avoid these potential obstacles.

Introducing virtual servers into your data center both simplifies and complicates your backup...
Replication options for virtualized environments by Quantum Corporation
Preston, executive editor of the Storage Media Group and independent backup expert, discusses the options currently available for performing replication as part of a backup strategy for virtual machines, benefits and drawbacks of using replication in a virtualized environment. W. Curtis Preston, executive...