Disk-based backup

Disk-based backup technology is popular for data backup and recovery applications. Explore resources on disk backup, including tips on migrating to disk and putting together a disk-based backup and recovery plan. Read about how disk backup can help you meet your backup recovery objectives and learn about how to choose a disk backup vendor.

February 09, 2022 09 Feb'22
Infinidat adds cyber resilience software to InfiniGuard appliance

Infinidat upgraded its purpose-built backup appliance, InfiniGuard, with anti-ransomware software and boosted its DRAM to provide faster recovery times.
January 27, 2021 27 Jan'21
Veritas NetBackup 9 adds Flex Scale scale-out architecture

NetBackup 9 offers a new scale-out deployment aimed at software-defined, hyper-converged data centers, allowing customers to add storage nodes as they see fit.
January 27, 2021 27 Jan'21
Candy-maker sweetens IT setup with VxRail, PowerProtect

Warrell Corp. treated itself to a new IT infrastructure to drive its candy manufacturing, adding hyper-converged backup appliances and cloud DR from Dell EMC.
December 17, 2020 17 Dec'20
X Series Arcserve backup appliances have built-in security

Arcserve X Series appliances have Sophos Intercept X Advanced built in and can scale to three petabytes. All Arcserve backup appliances now ship with Sophos software.

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Storage media showdown: The benefits of tape vs. disk backup

Tape and disk are established as reliable backup storage, but which one is best for your organization? Consider factors such as cost, performance and security in your decision. Continue Reading
unzipping

Unzipping is the act of extracting the files from a zipped single file or similar file archive. Continue Reading
HD-DVD (high-definition DVD)

HD-DVD (high-definition DVD) is a defunct high-capacity optical storage medium that was once seen as the successor to the DVD. Continue Reading

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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
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
AHCI vs. RAID: Which is better for performance?

The Advanced Host Controller Interface and RAID are fundamental concepts for running an efficient data management and storage infrastructure. Learn the AHCI and RAID basics. Continue Reading

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Craft a secure and reliable backup redundancy strategy

Backup and redundancy are not interchangeable. By using both, backup admins can avoid critical data loss and help ensure recovery. However, watch out for some common missteps. 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
Data backup failure: Top 5 causes and tips for prevention

What can you do to prevent data backup failure? Learn how using the 3-2-1 rule, turning to cloud backup and following other practical steps can help protect your data. Continue Reading

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RAID 6 vs. RAID 10: Which is better to prevent data loss?

There are numerous RAID configurations to choose from, but navigating the nuances of each can take a lot of work. In the case of RAID 6 and 10, both have distinct pros and cons. Continue Reading
Archive vs. backup and why you need to know the differences

Archiving and data backup are both key pieces of data protection. They can complement each other, but both provide distinct and important capabilities. Continue Reading
RAID 50: How to select the right RAID level

RAID 50 combines striping with distributed parity for reduced data loss and better performance. Is RAID 50 the right configuration for your organization? Continue Reading