Data backup and recovery software
Backup and recovery software is critical for data protection. Find out where backup and recovery software can help, what is available on the current market and which option is right for your business.
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News
14 Nov 2024
Arctera emerges as spinoff from Veritas-Cohesity merger
Three separate backup and storage offerings from Veritas will continue development under the name Arctera. One analyst believes the spinoff will be a boon for SMB customers. Continue Reading
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Feature
08 Nov 2024
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
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News
12 Nov 2018
American Pacific Mortgage banks on cloud, Commvault backup
As American Pacific Mortgage grew into a large enterprise, its old backup system couldn't keep up with cloud demands. Scalable Commvault backup was the answer. Continue Reading
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News
05 Nov 2018
Former Veeam CEO looks back, company looks ahead
Peter McKay, formerly president and co-CEO of Veeam, said a lot of factors went into his departure from the company, and he plans to become a CEO again soon. Continue Reading
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25 Oct 2018
Igneous Systems takes on unstructured data management
With the addition of DataFlow and DataDiscover as-a-service offerings, Igneous is building out its portfolio of products to manage and protect unstructured data. Continue Reading
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News
22 Oct 2018
Commvault web interface getting a major overhaul
At Commvault Go, the data protection vendor introduced a revamped user interface with machine learning-powered analytics and smarter storage usage reporting. Continue Reading
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News
18 Oct 2018
Veritas appliances help Flex NetBackup muscle
More than two years after escaping Symantec, Veritas fights off data protection newcomers by packaging NetBackup with an expanding appliance portfolio. Continue Reading
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News
15 Oct 2018
Commvault Activate package turns insight into action
Commvault's Activate, consisting of data analysis tools announced earlier this year, now allows users to learn about their unstructured data and effectively take action with it. Continue Reading
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Tip
15 Oct 2018
Data backup planning: 10 best practices for protection
A data backup plan needs to anticipate changes to the organization and possible threats. These best practices will help you tailor your plan according to your business's needs. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Oct 2018
A NetBackup appliances deep dive for your data center
Veritas' NetBackup appliance series includes a virtual edition, cloud-focused hardware and enterprise protection. Consider capacity and network backup infrastructure when choosing the best hardware fit. Continue Reading
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News
04 Oct 2018
Micro Focus Data Protector gets Express, Premium treatment
Version 10.10 of Data Protector marks a new chapter in the backup and recovery product's long history, which goes back to years under Hewlett-Packard. Continue Reading
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News
02 Oct 2018
HPE StoreOnce backup adds capacity, protection capabilities
Hewlett Packard Enterprise spruces up StoreOnce secondary storage with federated management of up to 100 appliances. HPE also deepened the StoreOnce integration with Commvault. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2018
CEO sees Druva backup as cloud management play
Druva strategy includes first helping customers move backup data to the cloud over the short term, then managing it all after it's there a few years down the road. Continue Reading
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News
27 Sep 2018
Lenovo and Veeam integration teams storage with protection
Thanks to a new integration, Veeam and Lenovo customers can purchase Veeam's data management and protection with Lenovo's software-defined infrastructure or SAN products. Continue Reading
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News
24 Sep 2018
Imanis Data 4.0 introduces autonomous backups, NoSQL support
Imanis enables the protection of NoSQL databases with no human intervention through new SmartPolicies, along with automated RPO-based backup and improved ransomware detection. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Sep 2018
A data protection system plus management creates value, risk
As new data protection products enable more frequent backups, they are also veering into production elements. Be careful, though, with how you use these management capabilities. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Sep 2018
What's the difference between secondary and primary storage?
Having primary storage and secondary storage is a good way to tier your workloads and ensure solid data protection. So, what should you expect from both platforms? Continue Reading
- 06 Sep 2018
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Feature
06 Sep 2018
Backup snapshots and replication supplement standard backup
Traditional backup or data snapshot and replication technologies alone don't meet the data protection and DR needs of modern enterprises. Combine them all together and they do. Continue Reading
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Feature
29 Aug 2018
Advantages of secondary storage include efficiency, simplicity
As your data storage environment increases in size, use the benefits of secondary storage to increase backup efficiencies, and implement quick and easy restores. Continue Reading
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News
24 Aug 2018
Acronis True Image backup tackles cyber protection
Acronis True Image 2019 takes on security issues, including still-prevalent ransomware attacks. The consumer and SMB software also adds backup cleanup and a recovery 'Survival Kit.' Continue Reading
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News
23 Aug 2018
StorageCraft update adds converged appliance, data protection
StorageCraft’s new OneXafe converged primary, secondary and backup appliance and ShadowXafe data protection software replace the vendor's OneBlox and ShadowProtect products. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Aug 2018
4 tips for backup infrastructure maintenance
Like a car or any other important machine or device, backup architecture should have a maintenance plan. This process will help ensure the health and integrity of your backups. Continue Reading
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News
21 Aug 2018
Veritas NetBackup upgrade includes facelift
Veritas gives the grande dame of data protection a facelift, making NetBackup more intuitive and visually appealing to capture backup newbies, as well as the grizzled vets. Continue Reading
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News
06 Aug 2018
New Nakivo update supports more platforms
Light on new functions, Nakivo's new update focuses on playing nicely with others, adding software support for VMware vSphere 6.7, Netgear ReadyNAS and Dell EMC Data Domain Boost. Continue Reading
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News
18 Jul 2018
StorageCraft backup and object storage packaged for schools
As schools shift from textbooks to rich media, StorageCraft packages object storage with backup and recovery software in hard disk drives or all-flash appliances. Continue Reading
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News
09 Jul 2018
Imanis Data improves ransomware detection
Imanis improves its machine learning-powered ransomware detection, introduces disaster recovery for Hadoop and unveils its new Recovery Sandbox feature. Continue Reading
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Feature
13 Jun 2018
Data backup systems supplement wares with management features
With data so important to companies, backup vendors are seeking to provide a better window into its overall lifecycle, including such elements as compliance and analytics. Continue Reading
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Opinion
06 Jun 2018
What's new with data protection systems? Everything
The next backup hardware you purchase will likely come with integrated backup software. That changes the buying dynamic and complicates the decision-making process. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Jun 2018
Container backup follows data persistence to these ephemeral apps
The advent of data persistence in containers necessitates having data backup in containers. Here's how this is being done and which vendors are leading the way. Continue Reading
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News
04 Jun 2018
Catalogic Software teams up with Storware data protection
Catalogic and Storware executives feel their companies complement each other. The two data protection vendors have a distribution agreement and are working in partnership. Continue Reading
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News
31 May 2018
Veeam enterprise push embraces 'hyper-availability,' cloud
Noting that 'data is the currency of the enterprise,' Veeam is taking its platform beyond protection and into more management. VeeamON 2018 laid the groundwork for its strategy. Continue Reading
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Buyer's Guide
30 May 2018
Simplify the integrated data backup appliance buying process
Learn how to assess your organization's needs for an integrated backup appliance and to evaluate the different data backup systems on the market to find the right fit. Continue Reading
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News
23 May 2018
Extended Zerto journaling highlights backup, resilience push
Zerto 7 will feature a journaling capability that extends far beyond what the vendor previously offered. The vendor's IT Resilience Platform also includes automation and analytics. Continue Reading
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Feature
16 May 2018
Select a data backup appliance with robust functionality
Many leading appliance-based data backup systems include functions such as backup, archiving, disaster recovery and replication, and they can be used for test/development and analytics. Continue Reading
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Definition
15 May 2018
Acronis
Acronis is a data protection software vendor that spun off as a separate company from Parallels in Singapore and became an independent company in 2003. Continue Reading
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News
09 May 2018
Commvault HyperScale appliance keeps county covered
The Commvault HyperScale integrated appliance enables San Mateo County to back up more in less time. The appliance marks a new direction for Commvault. Continue Reading
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News
03 May 2018
Kaseya acquisition leads to merger with Unitrends
Kaseya's acquisition of Unitrends links remote monitoring and management, professional services automation, and backup and recovery services for midmarket enterprises and MSPs. Continue Reading
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News
02 May 2018
Hammer falls on Commvault CEO, company seeks 'Advance'
Commvault has begun a search for a new CEO. Commvault Advance is also underway, as the data protection vendor seeks to cut costs and improve products. Continue Reading
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Feature
25 Apr 2018
Exploring the leading appliance-based data backup systems
Learn how leading integrated backup appliance systems address key considerations, including capacity and performance, and what operational benefits they offer. Continue Reading
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News
19 Apr 2018
Actifio backup makes the grade for digital learning provider
With cyberattacks a constant threat, Actifio provides protection through a data-centric approach and an air gap. Customers can recover to a safe point in time in minutes. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Apr 2018
Can integrating data protection and management work?
While you may want to jump on the data management and protection train, consider first how combining the two in one product will affect your systems and users. Continue Reading
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Definition
10 Apr 2018
Veritas NetBackup (Symantec NetBackup)
Veritas NetBackup -- known as Symantec NetBackup from 2005 to 2016 -- is a backup and recovery software suite designed for enterprise users. Continue Reading
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Definition
31 Mar 2018
Datto
Datto Inc. is a backup, recovery and business continuity vendor with headquarters in Norwalk, Conn. Continue Reading
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Feature
27 Mar 2018
What data backup technologies may look like in 2028
The data backup and recovery technologies of the future will have not only a cloud focus, but a multi-cloud focus. Compliance will also be a key element. Continue Reading
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News
26 Mar 2018
Rubrik backup for Nutanix HCI makes hospitals' IT healthy
Hospitals' IT team liked Nutanix hyper-converged infrastructure for primary storage so much, it went with converged backup vendor Rubrik for data protection. Continue Reading
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Opinion
19 Mar 2018
Modern data backup technologies afford merging opportunities
Through technologies such as copy data management, vendors are merging primary and secondary storage. There's more convergence ahead, within the likes of solid-state drives. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Mar 2018
Criteria for vetting appliance-based data backup systems
Knowing the right questions to ask when vetting data backup appliance vendors can help ensure you select the product that will provide the most comprehensive data protection. Continue Reading
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Feature
26 Feb 2018
Data backup appliance offers simplicity and efficiency
Learn how an integrated backup appliance can help sites with scalability issues or no dedicated backup team streamline the design and implementation of their backup architecture. Continue Reading
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News
15 Feb 2018
Latest Carbonite acquisition adds Mozy backup
Carbonite stays busy with its pending acquisition of Mozy and a forthcoming DRaaS product. The data protection vendor also announced its revenue results. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2018
Cohesity DataPlatform 4
Cohesity's converged data protection product, DataPlatform, integrates appliances with backup, archiving and data analytics while shrinking secondary storage's data footprint. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2018
Rubrik Cloud Data Management (Alta 4.0)
Rubrik extends the boundaries of secondary storage, updating the latest release of its data management platform to support more hypervisors and Oracle Recovery Manager. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2018
Acronis Storage 2
Acronis' data protection and software-defined storage product features CloudRAID and Notary with blockchain, and is used as a back end for Acronis cloud offerings. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2018
Veeam Availability Suite 9.5
Following podium finishes the last two years, Veeam again wins over judges with its Availability Suite. The 9.5 edition added physical support, integrations and Office 365 backup. Continue Reading
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Feature
11 Feb 2018
Rubrik Datos IO RecoverX 2.0 (formerly Datos IO RecoverX 2.0)
Rubrik performed well on the innovation front with its Datos IO RecoverX 2.0. Judges praised the software's semantic deduplication and eventually consistent data backup. Continue Reading
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Answer
05 Feb 2018
What personal data backup practices are best?
Is your personal data secure? Backup best practices for consumers include regularly backing up data and taking advantage of different types of storage media. Continue Reading
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Podcast
31 Jan 2018
Veeam CEO Peter McKay details company's plans, challenges
Peter McKay, co-CEO of Veeam Software, reflects on his year and a half with the company, the evolution of the data protection market and the vendor's future. Continue Reading
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News
15 Jan 2018
Data backup and recovery software: 2017 Products of the Year finalists
The backup and disaster recovery software and services finalists include established vendors and newer entrants, offering a wide range of protection across platforms. Continue Reading
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Feature
10 Jan 2018
Data backup tools: Users want to handle more data more easily
Businesses want data backup that handles more data than ever, but with software and hardware that's easier to implement and manage than what they're already using. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Dec 2017
The flat backup, or backup-less backup, data protection option
With snapshot-based backup techniques and copy data management, you can effectively recover lost or damaged data without relying on traditional backup software. Continue Reading
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Feature
15 Nov 2017
Snapshot-based backup snaps back against cyberattacks
A flat backup approach could help your organization recover easier if it's hit by ransomware. There are snapshot-based options available from system and backup software providers. Continue Reading
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Answer
20 Sep 2017
What are some ghost image creation issues?
A ghost image can be used to copy the contents of one server to another for backup, but the process of creating ghost images may not be as simple as it seems. Continue Reading
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Answer
12 Jul 2017
What are ghost imaging software benefits and drawbacks?
Ghost imaging comes in many forms, and it has reached the cloud. It helps avoid much of the manual input of unit setup, but some vendors don't support ghosted units. Continue Reading
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Answer
09 Jun 2017
How do I get started with Oracle backup scripts for RMAN?
Using Oracle Recovery Manager for database backup and restore? Explore the Oracle backup script and command process, with options for specific scripts. Continue Reading
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Answer
28 Mar 2017
Flash backups: What are the best use cases, and why?
Flash storage arrays consume less power than traditional disks, and could be used to significantly decrease an organization's backup window and appliances. Continue Reading
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Answer
13 Mar 2017
How easy is a Veritas Backup Exec 16 upgrade from another version?
With the right planning, transitioning to Backup Exec 16 from an earlier version can be smooth sailing, preserving data directories and retaining most settings. Continue Reading
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Feature
17 Feb 2017
Quest Rapid Recovery incremental backup software saves data in a flash
Quest Software's block-level, incremental backup software provides in-place recovery, integration with Microsoft VSS and tight recovery point and recovery time objectives. Continue Reading
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Tip
31 Jan 2017
Veritas Backup Exec 16: Two major supporting features shine
Dig deeper into Veritas Technologies' Backup Exec 16 software, which can protect the 2016 edition of Hyper-V and support several cloud storage architectures. Continue Reading
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Feature
04 Nov 2016
Everything you need to know about snapshotting
Though backups are a core element of a basic data protection strategy, Jason Buffington explains why storage snapshots and replication are must-haves as well. Continue Reading
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Feature
06 Sep 2016
Veritas, Veeam top choices of data backup app users
Data backup app users are tough critics, but Veritas NetBackup and Veeam Backup & Replication won over users in this year's Quality Awards. Continue Reading
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Tip
30 Mar 2016
A look at data backup techniques: Recovery-in-place
Explore recovery-in-place technology to see if it is the right fit for your organization. But be aware that this data backup method requires some up-front planning. Continue Reading
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Tip
11 Dec 2015
Data protection methods: Mounting backups vs. recovering from backups
Mounting a virtual machine image can save time, but there's a penalty to pay for the convenience. We list the questions to ask when deciding which data protection method to employ. Continue Reading
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Feature
05 Nov 2015
How to choose the right snapshot method
Snapshots and replication have become data protection tools of choice, but finding the right snapshot method for your data center can be challenging. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Sep 2015
Would you ever perform Oracle backups without RMAN?
While RMAN is typically used for Oracle backups, it is possible and sometimes necessary to use a different backup method. Continue Reading
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Tip
21 Sep 2015
Data backup and disaster recovery made simple
Many backup products include DR, enabling users to manage both tasks from the same platform. Learn how to streamline data backup and disaster recovery. Continue Reading
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Answer
11 Sep 2015
Which vendors support Oracle RMAN backup and recovery?
It's important to carefully analyze if a given backup software platform supports Oracle RMAN backup and recovery, as the level of support varies from vendor to vendor. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Aug 2015
Why does Oracle Recovery Manager matter for backup?
Oracle Recovery Manager not only handles underlying maintenance tasks, but increases database backup and recovery performance. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Aug 2015
What is Oracle Flashback Technology and is it a form of backup?
With Oracle Flashback Technology, users can return data to a past status without traditional backup or restoration. But it's not a backup replacement. Continue Reading
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Answer
30 Mar 2015
Are there tools that help users migrate from one backup product to another?
Backup software vendors such as CommVault offer services and/or software that assist customers with migrating from a competing product. Continue Reading
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Answer
27 Mar 2015
How do you perform Docker backup?
Few backup software providers offer Docker container backup support, but is there a way to back up Docker containers with any backup software? Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Dec 2014
Dealing with Active Directory restore challenges
What are the biggest challenges with backing up Active Directory? Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Dec 2014
What does CommVault Simpana 10 error code 19:757 mean?
What does CommVault Simpana 10 error code 19:757 mean and how do I resolve it? Continue Reading
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Answer
23 Dec 2014
What does CommVault Simpana 10 error code 19:861 mean?
What does CommVault Simpana 10 Error code 19:861 mean and how do I resolve it? Continue Reading
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Answer
25 Nov 2014
What is Simpana OnePass and how does it work?
Learn about this feature of CommVault's Simpana backup software platform aimed at streamlining backup and archiving processes and reducing the amount of data stored across the two. Continue Reading
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Tip
20 Aug 2014
The truth about using snapshot technology as data protection
Marc Staimer discusses using snapshot technology in your data protection strategy and outlines issues you should know about before opting for this approach. Continue Reading
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Answer
08 Apr 2014
Resolving CommVault Simpana error code 91:29
Independent backup expert Brien Posey details what causes CommVault Simpana error 91:29 and how to resolve it in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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Answer
26 Mar 2014
Why backup monitoring software is growing in popularity
Brien Posey discusses why backup monitoring software is growing in popularity and how it can help IT admins ensure effective backups. Continue Reading
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Answer
10 Dec 2013
Crash-consistent vs. application-consistent backups of virtual machines
Marc Staimer of Dragon Slayer Consulting compares crash-consistent and application-consistent backups of virtual machines in this Expert Answer. Continue Reading
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Feature
01 Oct 2013
Modern backup alternatives
With more data to protect, weekly fulls and nightly incrementals may not be enough. It's time to look at alternatives to traditional backup processes. Continue Reading
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Tip
06 Sep 2013
Using PowerShell for bare-metal recovery
Brien Posey shows you how to create backup in PowerShell that is suitable for performing a bare-metal recovery. Continue Reading
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Tip
23 Aug 2013
Pros and cons of the integrated data backup appliance
Data center backup solutions are complicated; hence, the integrated data backup appliance. George Crump examines whether it is the right approach. 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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Tip
01 May 2013
Microsoft ReFS backup: Ensuring compatibility and testing
Independent backup expert Brien Posey outlines important considerations for Microsoft ReFS backup in this tip. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Oct 2012
Performing Microsoft System Center DPM bare-metal recovery
Bare-metal recovery with Microsoft System Center DPM is easier than you might think. Brien Posey explains the process in this tip. Continue Reading
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Tip
24 Jan 2012
Active Directory restores: How to restore deleted objects
Brien Posey shows how to perform an Active Directory restore using authoritative and non-authoritative techniques. Continue Reading
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Tip
16 Jan 2012
IIS backup: How to protect Microsoft Internet Information Services
This tip offers information about how to perform a Microsoft IIS backup. Continue Reading
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Tip
10 Jan 2012
Five Microsoft DPM errors and how to prevent them
Microsoft DPM can produce a wide variety of errors. This article discusses how to solve five common errors that you are likely to encounter. Continue Reading
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Tip
03 Oct 2011
Backing up a Windows Server 2008 group policy
While a Windows Server 2008 group policy is copied automatically, it is easier to manage when you make your own group policy-specific backup. Continue Reading
