Data reduction and deduplication

Deduplication is one of the most useful data reduction technologies in data backup and recovery. Learn about file-level vs. block-level dedupe products, and about global vs. source dedupe. Explore resources on data reduction and deduplication, including tips on how to choose a data deduplication tool.

April 19, 2022 19 Apr'22
Aparavi update focuses on managing, eliminating PII

Aparavi Platform's new capabilities include automation tools to isolate personally identifiable information and other sensitive unstructured data.
February 23, 2022 23 Feb'22
Veritas NetBackup 10 promises multi-cloud data automation

The latest release of Veritas NetBackup refocuses its data protection and management capabilities on Kubernetes containers, SaaS tools and more frequent updates.
February 10, 2022 10 Feb'22
Vast Data, Commvault partner for faster backup, recovery

Vast Data is using its high-performance flash as a backup target for Commvault's software, bringing its efforts to compete with HDDs to the purpose-built backup appliance market.
March 05, 2021 05 Mar'21
HPE SimpliVity gains cloud backup and Kubernetes CSI plug-in

SimpliVity has added integration with HPE Cloud Volumes Backup and HPE StoreOnce to enable easier backup at the edge, as well as a new Kubernetes CSI plug-in.

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Key differences in software RAID vs. hardware RAID

Hardware RAID generally costs more than software RAID but may offer better performance. Consider factors like cost, performance needs and OSes to find the best fit. Continue Reading
image compression

Image compression is a process applied to a graphics file to minimize its size in bytes without degrading image quality below an acceptable threshold. Continue Reading
data deduplication hardware

Data deduplication hardware is disk storage that eliminates redundant copies of data and retains one instance to be stored. Continue Reading

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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
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
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

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Do the costs of the 3-2-1 backup rule outweigh the benefits?

Data backup admins have relied on the 3-2-1 backup rule for years, but rising costs could indicate a need to modify the traditional data protection strategy. Continue Reading
Challenges of NAS mirror backup: Cost, hardware constraints

NAS mirror backup is a useful way to back up data, but comes with challenges, such as cost and data replication frequency. Learn how to navigate the constraints of NAS mirror backup. Continue Reading
Data sanitization techniques: Standards, practices, legislation

An effective data sanitization process lessens the chance that your organization's valuable data could be stolen or compromised, and enhances compliance. Continue Reading

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The importance of data backup policies and what to include

It's important to document your data backup and recovery policy. Take the first step and download our template and use this structure for developing other IT policies. Continue Reading
Compression, deduplication and encryption: What's the difference?

Learn the distinctions and similarities among data compression, dedupe and encryption as these data protection methods gain importance in everyday storage. Continue Reading
Ten ways to protect intellectual property and trade secrets

Industrial espionage is on the rise, and more data means more risk. Find out how to control the growth of data stores and secure your organization's most valuable assets. Continue Reading