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Best data storage products 2011
The Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com 2011 Products of the Year awards recogonize the best storage products in six categories. Guide
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Tape backup technology guide
Learn about the latest trends in tape backup technology in our guide containing our latest tips, news and expert advice on tape. Tutorial
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Remote laptop backup remains a challenge for many organizations
This tutorial outlines remote laptop backup challenges and endpoint backup options, as well as best practices from experts in the field. Tutorial
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Deduplication backup basics for small businesses
To help SMBs implement deduplication backup in their environments, we've collected our top tips and articles on data deduplication technology. Tutorial
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Tape backup encryption best practices
Tape backup encryption is being used for many organizations, but figuring out how to implement it can be challenging. Learn about tape encryption best practices in this article. Tutorial
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Tape storage systems continue to evolve with long-term data archiving functionality
As more and more organizations turn to disk backup, tape continues to evolve with data archiving specific functionality. Tutorial
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Building a better data backup plan: This year's hottest backup trends
Your new year's resolution may be to build a better data backup plan. Check out this special report on the year's hottest backup trends. Special Report
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Data backup software and cloud-based backup working together
Learn about how your data backup software can utilize cloud services to facilitate a better backup and recovery process for your organization. Learning Guide
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Hybrid cloud backup: Disk-to-disk-to-cloud backup explained
Hybrid cloud backup, or disk-to-disk-to-cloud backup is gaining popularity in both large enterprises and small businesses. But is it right for you? Podcast
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Top SMB data storage technology trends for 2011
Get insights from expert Marc Staimer as he predicts the top SMB data storage technology trends for the new year – and see how his 2010 predictions panned out. Column
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KineticD urges government agencies to consider cloud backup
Last week, SMB SaaS provider KineticD urged government agencies to consider cloud backup for sensitive data. News | 15 Mar 2013
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WD, QNAP, Apricorn release new products; STORServer offers free TSM upgrade
In the SMB space, WD, QNAP and Apricorn announced new products, while STORServer offered a free TSM upgrade. News | 19 Feb 2013
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Paragon Software Group and NovaStor Corp. roll out new software
Paragon Software Group released its Hard Disk Manager 12 software, and NovaStor rolled out the latest version of its NovaBACKUP product. News | 07 Dec 2012
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New RackStation, My Book Studio offerings for SMB storage needs
This week, Synology shows off its latest RackStation product and Western Digital offers up its new My Book Studio external drive lineup for SMBs. News | 16 Nov 2012
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Paragon Software Group, D-Link, NovaSTOR release SMB-friendly products
Paragon Software Group, D-Link and NovaSTOR announced storage and data protection products for small- and medium-sized businesses this week. News | 25 Oct 2012
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Carbonite acquires Zmanda, boosts SMB, cloud presence
Carbonite acquires SMB cloud backup and open source provider Zmanda to strengthen its position in the SMB enterprise market. News | 19 Oct 2012
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Synology America and Paragon Software announce new SMB products
Among new SMB products, Synology announces DiskStation DS2413+ and Paragon drops a new version of its Drive Copy Professional backup software. News | 12 Oct 2012
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Tandberg Data set to release 1.5 terabyte RDX cartridge
Tandberg Data announced this week its 1.5 terabyte RDX cartridges would be available in September through Tandberg Data's channel partners. News | 02 Aug 2012
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Synology announces four-bay DiskStation NAS
Synology America Corp. announced its latest SMB-focused NAS appliance offers a four-bay design that allows hot-swapping of hard disk drives. News | 21 Mar 2012
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WD ships Thunderbolt-enabled My Book
Western Digital announced this week that the company has released a Thunderbolt-compatible version of its My Book external hard disk drive series. News | 15 Mar 2012
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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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Backing up VMs: Traditional apps vs. virtual machine backup software
In this tip on backing up VMs, learn about the pros and cons of traditional backup software vs. VM backup software. Tip
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Wbadmin backup tips for backing up Windows
The Windows Wbadmin backup command can appear deceptively simple to use. In this tip, we'll teach you the basics of using Wbadmin and its commands. Tip
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Exchange 2010 backup strategies and Database Availability Groups
Learn about the best Microsoft Exchange 2010 backup strategies in this tip and how Database Availability Groups can impact the way you do backups. Tip
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Cloud-based email archiving pros and cons
Cloud-based archiving is an attractive proposition for many firms, but before you start using the cloud, there are some things you need to consider. Tip
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Tape backup devices still used by majority of SMBs
Tape is still the No. 1 backup method for SMBs. Check out out latest news and expert advice on tape backup devices. Tip
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Choosing a better SMB backup solution
Choosing a better SMB backup solution has gotten easier, thanks to new cloud, disk, and backup appliance products. Tip
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Offsite backup tape storage and choosing a tape vaulting service
Given the critical nature of offsite backup tape storage, you must perform due diligence in selecting a tape vaulting service. Tip
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Global data deduplication explained
Global data deduplication can yield significant capacity savings, but its most attractive feature may be the architecture it's built upon. Tip
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Storage area network basics you need to know before you buy a SAN
Before you buy a SAN for your SMB, be sure to review these storage area network basics first. Tip
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Cloud data backup is not cloud disaster recovery
Biff Myre discusses the limitations of cloud disaster recovery, and outlines a more effective use case for cloud storage. Ask the Expert
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What is the best VMware backup method?
Learn the best VMware backup method in this expert response by W. Curtis Preston. Ask the Expert
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What are multiprotocol storage arrays and how can they benefit SMBs?
Greg Schulz explains what multiprotocol storage arrays are and how they can benefit an SMB environment. Ask the Expert
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What high-availability storage options are available for small businesses?
Greg Schulz discusses different high-availability options that are available to SMBs in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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What costs are associated with cloud backup services for SMBs? What are some examples of vendors?
Greg Schulz explains the costs behind cloud backup services and which cloud backup providers offer cloud services to SMBs in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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What are the pros and cons of using cloud backup for my SMB?
Greg Schulz explains what the pros and cons are of using cloud-based backups for SMBs in this ATE response. Ask the Expert
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What are the pros and cons of disk-based data backup for SMBs?
Greg Schulz explains the pros and cons of using disk-based backup for SMBs in this Ask the Expert response. Ask the Expert
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Pros and cons of block/variable block deduplication
Learn how block/variable block deduplication is used, and what the pros and cons of this type of deduplication are for SMBs. Ask the Expert
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Continuous data protection
Learn about continuous data protection, and the pros and cons of using products with CDP in this ATE response. Ask the Expert
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Affordable data backup solutions for SMBs
Learn about some of the most affordable data backup solutions for SMBs. Ask the Expert
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SAN-in-a-box
A SAN-in-a-box, also known as a SAN-in-a-can or a SAN kit, is a data storage device that includes all the basic SAN components are in a single package. Definition
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online backup (remote backup)
Online backup is a method of offsite data storage in which files, folders, or the entire contents of a hard drive are regularly backed up on a remote server or computer with a network connection... Definition
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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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How centralized backup can ease remote site data protection challenges
Listen to our podcast to learn about the technologies available for centralized backup of remote sites. Podcast
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Choosing a small business backup strategy
Learn what’s out there for small business backup options, including disk-based backup, NAS and the cloud. Podcast
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The differences between data deduplication technology for data backups and primary data storage
W. Curtis Preston discusses data deduplication technology for data backups vs. primary data storage in this expert video. Video
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Virtual tape libraries vs. disk-to-disk backup in small business storage environments
SMBs have several disk backup options to choose from. Which is more popular, VTLs or disk-to-disk backup? Podcast
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The pros and cons of RAID disk arrays in small business data storage environments
RAID is commonly used in many data storage environments for added data protection, however there are several drawbacks when using RAID. Podcast
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SMB data storage podcasts: Trends and strategies in SMB storage
Listen to our podcasts on SMB storage trends and strategies. Looking to learn about the latest SMB storage trends and how-to advice? We have the answers here. Podcast
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Podcast: Online backup addresses specific SMB, enterprise needs
Stephanie Balaouras, backup and recovery analyst with Forester Research, and Andrew Burton, Editor of SearchDataBackup.com, discuss how online backup is employed in small- to medium-sized businesses, as well as how it's being used to address specific... Podcast
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KineticD urges government agencies to consider cloud backup
Last week, SMB SaaS provider KineticD urged government agencies to consider cloud backup for sensitive data. News
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WD, QNAP, Apricorn release new products; STORServer offers free TSM upgrade
In the SMB space, WD, QNAP and Apricorn announced new products, while STORServer offered a free TSM upgrade. News
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Paragon Software Group and NovaStor Corp. roll out new software
Paragon Software Group released its Hard Disk Manager 12 software, and NovaStor rolled out the latest version of its NovaBACKUP product. News
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New RackStation, My Book Studio offerings for SMB storage needs
This week, Synology shows off its latest RackStation product and Western Digital offers up its new My Book Studio external drive lineup for SMBs. News
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Paragon Software Group, D-Link, NovaSTOR release SMB-friendly products
Paragon Software Group, D-Link and NovaSTOR announced storage and data protection products for small- and medium-sized businesses this week. News
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Carbonite acquires Zmanda, boosts SMB, cloud presence
Carbonite acquires SMB cloud backup and open source provider Zmanda to strengthen its position in the SMB enterprise market. News
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Synology America and Paragon Software announce new SMB products
Among new SMB products, Synology announces DiskStation DS2413+ and Paragon drops a new version of its Drive Copy Professional backup software. News
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Tandberg Data set to release 1.5 terabyte RDX cartridge
Tandberg Data announced this week its 1.5 terabyte RDX cartridges would be available in September through Tandberg Data's channel partners. News
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Synology announces four-bay DiskStation NAS
Synology America Corp. announced its latest SMB-focused NAS appliance offers a four-bay design that allows hot-swapping of hard disk drives. News
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WD ships Thunderbolt-enabled My Book
Western Digital announced this week that the company has released a Thunderbolt-compatible version of its My Book external hard disk drive series. News
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About Small-midsized Business Backup
Creating efficient backup processes should be a crucial initiative for IT professionals in small-midsized businesses (SMB). This topic section provides administrators with up-to-date news and how-to information about backup software tools, online backup, disk-based backup and data reduction. In addition, this section takes a closer look at various backup tools such as replication, snapshots, reporting and testing. It also discusses strategies for protecting data housed in remote technologies, the benefits of continuous data protection (CDP) and how tape backup and libraries can provide cost-effective, long-term data storage for SMBs.