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The year in data backup and recovery technology and a look 2011
Learn what Mr. Backup's hottest backup and recovery technology picks were for 2010, and read about what he thinks the backup world will look like in 2011. Column
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Best data backup technology tips of 2010
Start 2011 off right and read our best data backup technology tips of 2010, and get the best advice from our data backup experts. Top 10 tips
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Data backup planning basics: A quiz on backup and recovery technology
If you're still confused about backup basics, take our backup and recovery technology quiz to test your knowledge. Quiz
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Source-based deduplication tutorial
Learn how one manufacturing firm decided on source-based deduplication, and how you can determine if source dedupe is right for your needs. Tutorial
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Implementing data deduplication technology in a virtualized environment
More environments are showing an interest in implementing data deduplication in their virtualized environments. Find out what's driving this interest and what to watch out for. FAQ
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Common NAS backup challenges
Curtis Preston discusses some of the most common challenges associated with NAS backups, the pros and cons of NDMP and other technologies that help simplify NAS backup in this Q&A. FAQ
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Quest vRanger Pro 4.5 backup and recovery tutorial
Quest recently released vRanger Pro 4.5. This tutorial will review the new version and provide some tips and other helpful information for using vRanger Pro 4.5. Tutorial
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Choosing data archiving software and other data archiving best practices
There are a number of important data archiving best practices, but the most important ones (that are rarely followed) are simply to archive at all and to use data archiving software. Column
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An off-site tape storage tutorial: Tape backup and recovery best practices
Tape still fills the role of media for choice for off-site vaulting, but organizations have other options such as the cloud and replication for securing data for disaster recovery. Tutorial
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Macintosh backup strategies: Tips for better Mac backup
Learn Macintosh backup strategies from backup expert W. Curtis Preston in this article on tips for better Mac backup. Column
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Firms see public cloud storage as tape alternative in remote sites
Los Angeles school district and engineering firm Psomas use public cloud storage gateways as tape alternatives for data protection in remote offices. News | 31 Oct 2011
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Mozy seeds its cloud backup service with Data Shuttle device
Mozy looks to improve the time it takes to get started with its MozyPro cloud backup service with a seeding device called the Data Shuttle. News | 28 Sep 2011
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FalconStor revamps data protection services suite
FalconStor upgrades its data protection services as it moves toward placing all of the products under one management interface. News | 22 Aug 2011
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Backup in the cloud: Large enterprises wary, others climbing on board
More businesses now look to cloud backup services to store and protect their critical data – but issues of reliability and recovery time remain. News | 10 Aug 2011
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Quantum puts DXi Accent on dedupe backup target
Quantum looks to take on EMC’s Data Domain Boost with its DXi Accent software that offloads part of the data dedupe backup process to media servers. News | 28 Jul 2011
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Laptop data protection: A major headache with many cures
Laptop data protection is still a major headache for many organizations. Learn how some companies are turning to laptop backup software and the cloud to protect endpoint data. News | 24 Jun 2011
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Sepaton, ExaGrid add disk backup systems with deduplication, replication
Sepaton launches disk backup systems for remote offices while ExaGrid aims for higher end midrange shops with Ethernet backup box. News | 23 May 2011
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CA, Microsoft combine for hybrid cloud backup service
CA will let ARCserve customers move data off to Microsoft Azure, adding subscription-based backup to ARCserve’s onsite backup in a move that follows rivals Symantec and CommVault. News | 13 May 2011
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Deduplication appliances under pressure from dedupe software
Dedupe software's affordability has given users of deduplication appliances a viable alternative. What's the best choice for your company: hardware or software? News | 09 May 2011
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Symantec improves virtual machine backup in Backup Exec 2010
At its Symantec Vision user conference, Symantec launches Backup Exec 2010 R3, including a new appliance and hosted cloud backup service, and emphasizes virtual machine backup. News | 03 May 2011
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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. Word
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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... Word
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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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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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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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Firms see public cloud storage as tape alternative in remote sites
Los Angeles school district and engineering firm Psomas use public cloud storage gateways as tape alternatives for data protection in remote offices. News
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Mozy seeds its cloud backup service with Data Shuttle device
Mozy looks to improve the time it takes to get started with its MozyPro cloud backup service with a seeding device called the Data Shuttle. News
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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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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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FalconStor revamps data protection services suite
FalconStor upgrades its data protection services as it moves toward placing all of the products under one management interface. News
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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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Backup in the cloud: Large enterprises wary, others climbing on board
More businesses now look to cloud backup services to store and protect their critical data – but issues of reliability and recovery time remain. 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.