Cloud backup
Cloud backup is a popular alternative to traditional data backup and recovery storage media, such as tape and disk. Learn about whether cloud backup is the best data protection method for your enterprise, what to look for in a cloud storage or online data backup service, and cloud backup security best practices.
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News
11 Mar 2025
Druva debuts fully integrated support for Microsoft Azure
Druva's SaaS platform expands beyond AWS with new embedded support for Microsoft Azure storage workload backups after more than a decade of AWS exclusivity. Continue Reading
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Answer
04 Mar 2025
The ultimate guide to SaaS backup
Software-as-a-service applications are everywhere these days. But do you know where your SaaS backups are? Continue Reading
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News
05 Apr 2016
EMC launches DD VE, virtual edition of Data Domain
EMC unveils the virtual edition of its Data Domain disk library, DD VE, allowing the Data Domain operating system to run inside a VMware hypervisor and back up to any hardware. Continue Reading
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Answer
24 Feb 2016
When does storage snapshot technology work best?
Snapshots do not replace backup, but they can be used to enhance a data protection strategy if you use them at the right time and for the right tasks. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Jan 2016
Microsoft Azure VM backup methods beyond Azure Backup vault
You can back up an Azure VM using several different methods. Microsoft's preferred technique is to use Azure Backup vault, but this may not be the best choice in every situation. Continue Reading
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Tip
13 Nov 2015
Docker data container protection methods: Pros and cons
While Docker data container protection methods haven't reached the level found with hypervisor-based virtual machines, these four technologies can help users with the challenge. Continue Reading
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Tip
29 Oct 2015
Geocluster vs. off-site replication for VM protection
Is a geocluster or virtual machine replication the best option for VM protection? Both approaches protect VM workloads by moving them to an alternate data center during a disaster. Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Oct 2015
What is NetBackup Instant Recovery for VMware?
Symantec's NetBackup Instant Recovery for VMware feature can provide organizations with instant recovery capabilities, but backup server power issues can be a concern. Continue Reading
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Tip
27 Apr 2015
Avoid Docker host backup issues on Hyper-V virtual machines
Learn about common issues associated with Docker host backup on Hyper-V and how to avoid them. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Sep 2014
Backing up Linux VMs running on Microsoft Hyper-V
Independent backup expert Brien Posey explains what you should know about backing up Linux VMs running on Microsoft Hyper-V. Continue Reading
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Answer
29 Apr 2014
Hypervisor-based replication in VMware and Hyper-V
Independent backup expert Brien Posey discusses native hypervisor-based replication in VMware and Hyper-V, in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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Tip
07 Mar 2014
Ten common reasons for VM restore failure
When a VM restore fails, you must troubleshoot quickly. Event logs are a good start, but can be cryptic. Here are 10 causes of VM restore failures. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
11 Feb 2014
Cloud survey uncovers seven storage services trends
Latest TechTarget cloud survey finds cloud backup, cloud file sync and share, disaster recovery and archiving are most popular uses of cloud storage. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 May 2013
IPhone vs. Android backup
Eric Slack of Storage Switzerland compares iPhone and Android backup in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 May 2013
Should you back up Google Drive contents?
George Crump of Storage Switzerland discusses whether it is necessary to back up Google Drive contents in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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Answer
06 May 2013
Should you back up Dropbox contents?
George Crump of Storage Switzerland discusses whether it is necessary to back up Dropbox contents in this Expert Response. Continue Reading
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Photo Story
10 Apr 2013
Backup challenges: Slow backup and recovery, growing capacity demands
Our recent survey data indicates slow backup and recovery, growing capacity demands and virtual server backup remain IT pain points. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Nov 2012
Virtual machine backup and restoration in a Windows failover cluster
Learn about Windows failover clusters and their role in VM backups and restoration in this tip from Microsoft expert Brien Posey. Continue Reading
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Tip
28 Mar 2012
The value of VMware’s Changed Block Tracking (CBT)
VMware’s Changed Block Tracking is an important part of VMware’s efforts to simplify and improve the VMware virtual machine backup process. Continue Reading
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Tip
26 Sep 2011
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. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Jul 2011
Microsoft's Hyper-V snapshots offer quick VM backups, but with limits
Microsoft’s Hyper-V snapshots offer a quick way to back up virtual machines during upgrades, but they’re no substitute for long-term archives. Continue Reading
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Tip
18 Apr 2011
Hyper-V recovery: Top tips for restoring Hyper-V virtual machines
Good backups are only one half of a solid data protection plan. Check out our best tips for solving common Hyper-V recovery problems. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 May 2010
Data archiving best practices: The difference between backups and archives
In this collection of data archiving tips, learn data archiving best practices and the differences between backups and archives. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Mar 2010
VMware backup
VMware backup is the copying of data on a virtual machine (VM) in a VMware environment to prevent data loss. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Feb 2010
Service-level agreement management considerations when using online data backup services
There are many service-level agreement management considerations to be aware of when using online data backup services. Read our list before you sign on the dotted line. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jul 2009
File-level versus image-level data backup: Chapter excerpt from "VMware VI3 Implementation and Admin
Learn about file-level backup versus image-level backup, and attaching tape drives to ESX hosts in our chapter excerpt from "VMware VI3 Implementation and Administration." Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Jun 2009
Backing up your virtual environment
Learn all about backing up your virtual environment, whether with traditional backup and backup scripts in this except of Eric Seibert's new book "VMware VI3 Implementation and Administration." Continue Reading
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Feature
26 May 2009
Using bare-metal recovery to migrate physical machines to virtual machines with VMware
Learn how to use the bare-metal recovery procedure to migrate physical machines into virtual machines in VMware. Continue Reading
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Tip
19 May 2008
Four ways to streamline your data backup process
Are your data backup operations out of control? Here are four tips to help you streamline your data backup and recovery process. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Jan 2008
What is the difference between a traditional file-level backup and a virtual machine backup?
Most traditional client/server architecture remains the same in the server virtualization environment where the client has an agent installed. However, this can become cumbersome. We still have to manage agents... Continue Reading