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• Top data protection software platforms of 2025 for business

  Data privacy laws, sophisticated cyberattacks and generative AI's infiltration make it imperative to invest in multifunctional data protection software, but what tools are tops? Continue Reading

• RAID 5 vs. RAID 10

  RAID is a staple for backup and storage administrators who want to create redundancy and protect data. RAID 5 and RAID 10 offer similar benefits, but is one better than the other? Continue Reading

• RAID 1 vs. RAID 5

  Neither RAID 1 nor RAID 5 is clearly better than the other, but there are several areas to compare the two to find the right option for your organization. Continue Reading

• How to improve backup performance

  Achieving and maintaining optimal backup performance is a continuous process that requires a proactive approach to monitoring, analysis and optimization. Continue Reading

• What Veeam's backup support of Proxmox means for SMBs

  Proxmox has officially entered the virtualization platform conversation. The addition of Veeam backup support provides smaller organizations an alternative to pricier VMware tools. Continue Reading

• Types of backup explained: Full, incremental, differential, etc.

  There are several different types of backup. Here's how to choose the best way to safeguard your data and recover appropriately in the event of an incident.Continue Reading

• How to use the Windows Server Backup tool

  In this tutorial you'll learn how to install, schedule and test Windows Server Backup utility. Readers will also find out which environments the tool is best suited to.Continue Reading

• Agent vs. agentless backup: Which is the best option?

  In the debate between agent-based and agentless backups, agentless tends to win out. However, factors such as environment and hypervisor capabilities can impact that decision.Continue Reading

• What is data protection and why is it important?

  Data protection is the process of safeguarding data and restoring important information in the event the data is corrupted, compromised or lost due to cyberattacks, shutdowns, intentional harm or human error.Continue Reading

• Data protection vs. security vs. privacy: Key differences

  Data protection, privacy and security might look alike but their differences can make or break a comprehensive compliance program to collect, manage, access, erase and secure data.Continue Reading

• 7 principles of the GDPR explained

  The GDPR's seven data protection principles on the lawful processing of data are directly influencing the way businesses collect, store, erase and monetize personal information.Continue Reading

• What is data backup? An in-depth guide

  Data backup is the process of copying data in an IT system to another location so it can be recovered if the original data is lost.Continue Reading

• Data protection vs. data backup: How are they different?

  They might be viewed as separate functions, but data backup should be part of an overall data protection strategy to thwart ransomware and comply with stringent privacy laws.Continue Reading

• 6 business benefits of data protection and GDPR compliance

  Complying with GDPR and avoiding severe fines is a primary goal of businesses, but the data governing principles and security tools to achieve compliance yield systemic benefits.Continue Reading

• 4 long-term data backup options

  Data backups ensure copies of critical data are available in the event of a crisis or failure. When backing up long-term data, cost and capacity are vital considerations.Continue Reading

• 10 enterprise cloud backup services to consider in 2024

  Cloud backup is a huge category of the data protection market today. With so many providers to choose from, businesses must prioritize the features they need.Continue Reading

• Cloud backup and disaster recovery evolve toward maturity

  Christophe Bertrand, of TechTarget's Enterprise Strategy Group, discusses survey results on data protection initiatives in the cloud and challenges for organizations.Continue Reading

• Data protection and security: A marriage of necessity?

  The data protection market is fundamentally changing. An increased focus on cybersecurity and resilience efforts should shift how an organization views backup.Continue Reading

• Key backup-as-a-service benefits that help keep data safe

  Backup as a service offers several advantages, from easy deployment to better protection for a changing climate. Find out how your organization can reap the benefits of BaaS.Continue Reading

• Cohesity's catalysts: AI, cyber resilience and partnerships

  Cohesity adds new AI capabilities to its data platform to improve cyber resilience and data management, while touting partnerships and responsible AI.Continue Reading

• How AI might change the data protection space

  AI is making waves throughout IT, including in backup and disaster recovery. Learn where AI is being used for data protection and where it might be headed.Continue Reading

• No, magic backup people aren't protecting your SaaS data

  Are your SaaS-based applications protected? Organizations that rely on the SaaS vendor for backup and recovery face a tough road ahead. Don't skimp on internal backup measures.Continue Reading

• Technology decisions and technical debt in data protection

  In this video, two expert analysts discuss digital transformation, IT spending and technical debt, as well as how these topics fit into a data protection strategy.Continue Reading

• Data protection for SaaS-based apps is a work in progress

  Organizations with SaaS-based applications are still relying on the providers for data protection, even though the vendors are rarely responsible for SaaS data backups.Continue Reading

• Cloud backup vs. cloud storage: What are the differences?

  Comparing cloud backup vs. cloud storage differences can be confusing, and file sync and share further complicates things. Here's what you should know to determine which is best.Continue Reading

• What are the pros and cons of cloud backup?

  Know which type of cloud backup you want to use and the advantages and disadvantages that come with cloud backups before you trust your data to a third-party provider.Continue Reading

• 3 data protection and governance predictions for 2023

  How should backup teams prepare for a new year? Data protection pros can adjust to a changing IT landscape by keeping an eye on ransomware, data governance and compliance.Continue Reading

• 3 enterprise ROBO backup factors admins should think about

  Remote office data backup comes with its own unique challenges and considerations. Backup type and media can be affected by the ROBO locations and staffing needs, so choose wisely.Continue Reading

• Cloud backup vs. traditional backup: Advantages, disadvantages

  Cloud backup vs. traditional backup is an important discussion. Although the cloud backup market is soaring, traditional backup players also have much to offer your organization.Continue Reading

• Use magnetic tape backup to ease storage capacity concerns

  Does your organization struggle to store and protect all its data? Magnetic tape storage might be a smart, cost-efficient route, as data volumes continue to increase.Continue Reading

• Full vs. incremental vs. differential: Comparing backup types

  Evaluate full vs. incremental vs. differential backup, as well as newer types of backup, in synthetic and incremental-forever, to determine what's best for your organization.Continue Reading

• RAID 1 vs. RAID 0: Which level is best for data protection?

  RAID 1 and RAID 0 are two of the most basic RAID levels. While one offers better performance, backup admins may choose the level that provides redundancy to better protect data.Continue Reading

• Future of tape backup built on consistent advancements

  Tape still plays a key role in backup, including offline protection from ransomware. What are some key improvements that will keep tape backup relevant in the future?Continue Reading

• The top backup and disaster recovery services of 2021

  Products of the Year winners in the backup and disaster recovery services category wowed judges with their innovation, ransomware protection and scalability.Continue Reading

• Compare SaaS data retention policies from 4 major providers

  SaaS platforms each have their own data retention policies and have different backup requirements. See how these four SaaS options deal with data retention.Continue Reading

• Box backup tips, options and considerations

  Backing up Box data? Look at your organization's retention policies, compliance requirements and complementary tools to form a solid Box backup strategy.Continue Reading

• Data backup in 2021 emphasized data protection and privacy

  As organizations adopt new working models worldwide, data backup has changed too. Review options for data protection to ensure backups are optimized for security and privacy.Continue Reading

• SaaS data protection is a challenging but critical task

  Don't fall victim to a SaaS backup gap. Ensure critical data in cloud-based SaaS applications has proper protection, especially with increased cloud use.Continue Reading

• RAID 5 vs. RAID 6: Capacity, performance, durability

  RAID 5 and RAID 6 provide solid data protection, but both have their pros and cons. Find out what to compare when deciding between RAID 5 vs. RAID 6 in this tip.Continue Reading

• Data protection experts weigh in on SaaS backup confusion

  Recent research from ESG shines a light on a potentially troublesome misunderstanding about SaaS data backup and protection.Continue Reading

• Edge data protection tips and tricks

  Edge computing is on the rise, and more IT teams are looking for ways to protect decentralized data. Our experts look at some ways to protect and store data generated at the edge.Continue Reading

• Cloud-native backup benefits and use cases explained

  Affordable and scalable data protection is only a cloud away. Learn why cloud-native services are emerging as essential data backup and recovery technology for many organizations.Continue Reading

• Decode the backup-as-a-service market

  The rapidly growing BaaS market has gained steam in the past year. See why organizations are adopting BaaS and which providers they use.Continue Reading

• Choose the right automated backup system for your needs

  Automated backup systems are easy to understand with just a few basic concepts. Here's what you need to know about this highly reliable and increasingly popular technology.Continue Reading

• Look for these critical features in a ROBO backup tool

  To effectively back up ROBO environments, admins should prioritize bandwidth optimization, centralized management and the ability to initiate restores remotely.Continue Reading

• What are the common Microsoft 365 backup challenges?

  Microsoft 365 is a widely used service, but its many different applications make backup complicated. Watch out for these common roadblocks.Continue Reading

• Microsoft 365 retention policy vs. backup: Why you need both

  The Microsoft 365 retention policy offers some protection against data loss and the associated risks, but is it a replacement for a true data backup? Signs point to no.Continue Reading

• Compare file sync vs. backup for data protection

  The use of both file syncs and backups could be beneficial for enterprises, as each has its advantages. Pay particular attention to security and point-in-time recovery.Continue Reading

• Kubernetes backup demands new IT practices and tools

  IT admins need to evolve their backup strategies to accommodate for the highly dynamic nature of Kubernetes environments -- and the right tool can go a long way.Continue Reading

• The top backup and disaster recovery services of 2020

  Products of the Year judges were impressed with the innovation of backup and DR services winners. Container backup and compliance are among the key market needs.Continue Reading

• HVAC/R distributor meets SLAs with Cohesity backup

  Master Group replaced its legacy infrastructure with Cisco HyperFlex protected by Cohesity backup. This led to faster backups and restores, and an excuse to throw out tape.Continue Reading

• Evaluate cloud-based object storage for backup

  Explore the benefits of backing up to object storage in the cloud and why it's important to consider providers' pricing, connectivity options and features.Continue Reading

• 6 data backup service providers to watch

  Evaluate how offerings from six prominent BaaS providers differ when it comes to considerations such as pricing, scope of coverage and the amount of data they can back up.Continue Reading

• Defend against ransomware with these 5 data backup products

  Consider backup and recovery tools that incorporate ransomware protection to help defend against cyberthreats.Continue Reading

• Dell data protection products portfolio keeps evolving

  Follow the rebranding and renaming transitions of the multitude of Dell data protection products acquired and cultivated over the past 30 years.Continue Reading

• Backupify vs. Spanning: Data protection beyond SaaS backup

  Learn how comprehensive cloud-based data protection and recovery services from Backupify and Spanning Cloud Apps compare, as well as which unique features set them apart.Continue Reading

• RAID vs. backup: Learn the differences and benefits of both

  In a battle of RAID vs. backup, both could win. While RAID offers disk failure protection, it falls short in other areas where backup comes in handy.Continue Reading

• Enterprise backup as a service explained

  Enterprise BaaS is a software as a service that delivers backup and recovery services that connect systems to the cloud. Learn how BaaS works, pros and cons, and best practices.Continue Reading

• 6 Kubernetes backup tools to address container app protection

  Organizations that need to ensure they have a Kubernetes data protection strategy in place should examine how products from these six vendors could help address their needs.Continue Reading

• Does your data backup system ensure data protection?

  With so many dangerous threats in the IT landscape, make sure you protect your data backups from the likes of corruption, unauthorized access and leakage.Continue Reading

• Microsoft 365 disaster recovery options: Native vs. third-party

  While Microsoft offers disaster recovery for its 365 platform, you might need more protection. Explore some of the available options, plus how to create a DR plan.Continue Reading

• Archive as a service: What you need to know

  Archive-as-a-service offerings could help simplify what can be a complicated process. Make sure you do the proper research and vetting before undertaking the cloud-based platform.Continue Reading

• 5 tips for remote backup systems to strengthen your defense

  There are lots of options for remote backup. Take the time to evaluate your needs in the age of remote work and construct your backup platform wisely.Continue Reading

• Back up Hyper-V: Native limitations and other methods

  Microsoft offers native protection to back up Hyper-V workloads, but is it enough for your organization? Find out what third-party vendors offer that Microsoft doesn't.Continue Reading

• Explore the best free cloud backup services on the market

  There are free cloud backup options for businesses, not just consumers. Discover some of the top choices, plus the limitations of free vs. paid versions.Continue Reading

• 14 leading data backup software tools of 2020

  The enterprise backup software market consists of traditional vendors and newer technology companies that offer appliances and other cloud-native data protection products.Continue Reading

• Remote backup and recovery, protection changes that will stick

  Your organization likely saw big changes in IT processes as a result of the coronavirus pandemic. Explore the backup and recovery shifts you should expect to remain.Continue Reading

• How to choose a long-term data archiving services vendor

  When evaluating archiving services, you must determine what you need to archive, requirements around that data and how to make the most cost-effective selection.Continue Reading

• Hardware replication vs. software replication: The differences

  Hardware replication and software replication have different use cases and pros and cons, so it's important to do your research before choosing one over the other.Continue Reading

• Why tape-based backup is making a comeback

  New technologies make venerable tape storage tech a smart choice for off-site backups and data archiving. Explore pros and cons, as well as how the pandemic affects tape use.Continue Reading

• Choose the right remote site backup approach

  Remote office backup is mission-critical for organizations that have employees working outside of the main office. Explore options for this type of data protection.Continue Reading

• Private cloud backup vs. public cloud vs. service providers

  Whether you choose public or private cloud or a cloud service provider for backup, it comes down to your needs in such areas as cost and security. Explore how each one differs.Continue Reading

• What are 5 hyper-converged backup best practices?

  Compatibility, connection and cost are key considerations for hyper-converged data backup. Dive into these best practices to improve your data protection efforts.Continue Reading

• 5 of the hottest backup and recovery software startups to watch

  Several backup and recovery vendor startups have recently introduced products designed to address varied environments, including VMware, AWS, Nutanix, Kubernetes and Salesforce.Continue Reading

• Remote office backup best practices and options

  How can organizations ensure backup of data generated from employees' remote offices? Explore two top options and guidance to help protect your critical data.Continue Reading

• Small business cloud backup includes range of services

  Cloud backup is a good option for small businesses, especially for a remote work environment. Choices range from file syncing to a more comprehensive feature set.Continue Reading

• Container backup tips and trends for proper protection

  You may need better backup for your container data. Take a look at top news and best practices for container protection, as that data could be critical.Continue Reading

• How has backup as a service evolved and improved?

  The backup-as-a-service platform is a popular use of cloud-based infrastructure. With new products and features launching, it's important to plan out your BaaS environment.Continue Reading

• Commvault vs. Veeam: Comparing data protection tools

  Learn how Commvault Complete Backup & Recovery and Veeam Availability Suite features and functionality compare as well as what sets these data protection tools apart.Continue Reading

• Cloud key to top 2019 data backup and disaster recovery products

  Commvault, Cohesity and Actifio make the podium in our Products of the Year competition for backup and DR. Cloud Daddy wins the new Judges' Choice award.Continue Reading

• Achieve multi-cloud data protection with archiving, backup and DR

  How can multi-cloud users effectively use DR, backup and archiving together? Although multiple clouds complicate infrastructure, they also offer benefits for data protection.Continue Reading

• Why is a data archive plan important?

  A data archiving plan might not be simply important for your organization -- it could be necessary, given legal and compliance requirements. Make sure you're ahead of the game.Continue Reading

• Data backup strategies in 2020 vs. 2025: What's going to change?

  Let's look to the future -- all the way to the year 2025. How will data backup evolve? How will sharp increases in data volume affect backup strategies?Continue Reading

• 2020 data backup trends aim for faster, cheaper

  These impending data backup trends will provide better peace of mind for the reliability of recovery and help your organization use backups more efficiently.Continue Reading

• SaaS backup services deliver data protection for SaaS apps

  Providers of SaaS apps offer only basic data recovery protection. Learn which SaaS backup services and cloud-to-cloud data protection products fill this void.Continue Reading

• A data protection strategy should include on-premises, cloud apps

  Before buying data protection software, learn how to identify your organization's needs as well as what questions to ask when vetting prospective data backup vendors.Continue Reading

• Select enterprise data backup software to fit data protection needs

  While some backup and recovery software applies to the entire enterprise, other products address environment-specific data protection, virtualization and the public cloud.Continue Reading

• Talking magnetic tape for storage with Quantum

  Mark Pastor of Quantum speaks in this Q&A about tape's advancements and uses, as well as challenges in the market, including 'old perceptions' of tape.Continue Reading

• 5 considerations before buying data center backup software

  Backup and recovery software should support various OSes and environments such as VMware, as well as applications running in public cloud IaaS and SaaS platforms.Continue Reading

• Backup deduplication: A complete guide

  Backup deduplication has moved from cutting-edge technology to mainstream staple. Learn about the different types, benefits and challenges of deduplication.Continue Reading

• Rubrik vs. Cohesity: How these data protection tools compare

  Although Rubrik and Cohesity offer similar features and functionality in their data protection and backup platforms, learn what differentiates these products from one another.Continue Reading

• Enterprise backup software provides data protection foundation

  Learn how backup and recovery software has evolved and what features it offers IT enterprises that need to protect cloud and virtual environments and other data sources.Continue Reading

• Data protection technologies changing the market

  The world of data protection is constantly evolving, and organizations need to be prepared with an arsenal of tools to face modern threats and hurdles.Continue Reading

• Quest Software updates NetVault Backup capabilities

  Quest Software has added backup and restoration of user mailboxes and OneDrive user and group files. SAP HANA and Nutanix AHV plug-ins have also been added.Continue Reading

• Cobalt Iron extends data protection SaaS tool's capabilities

  Cyber Shield, an extension of Cobalt Iron's Adaptive Data Protection SaaS, uses automation and analytics to identify and contain cyberattacks.Continue Reading

• SaaS data backup challenges and best practices

  The protection offered by a SaaS provider for your important customer data can be minimal, so it's crucial for organizations to back up SaaS data on their own.Continue Reading

• 2 trends that complicate SaaS data protection

  Malware and multiple cloud platforms have pushed the importance of SaaS backup and recovery to the top of IT managers' to-do lists. We explore challenges and how to pick a vendor.Continue Reading

• How tape backup systems improve data protection

  Have you analyzed your data protection lately? Tape backup could be a savior if you get hit with a ransomware attack or other malware. Learn more about five tape-related terms.Continue Reading

• Beyond backup: How to get more out of your backup data

  Do you view your organization's backup technology as a simple one-trick pony? Here are several ways to get additional value out of this essential practice.Continue Reading

• Multi-cloud backup and recovery best practices and offerings

  Multi-cloud data protection is a key element to include in a backup strategy. We provide tips for backup and recovery in multiple clouds and info on some of the leading providers.Continue Reading