Tape backup and libraries are essential to providing cost-effective, long-term data storage for all business types and sizes. Stay on top products and strategy in this topic section.
The state of data backup in 2009, Part 1
SearchDataBackup.com | 16 Dec 2008 ARTICLE - Learn how users are taking advantage of new disk-based hardware choices to improve backup performance and reduce backup management time.
Data encryption: Two users speak out
SearchDataBackup.com | 05 Dec 2008 ARTICLE - So many organizations have lost data when tapes were lost during offsite transport or when a laptop was stolen, that unencrypted data represents a major risk.
Using Dump for Linux/Unix data backup
Submitted By: SearchDataBackup.com | 17 Nov 2008 TIP - This article describes the major advantages and disadvantages of using dump to back up your data.
VTL purchasing guidelines
Submitted By: SearchDataBackup.com | 03 Nov 2008 TIP - Before you rush out and buy your new virtual tape library (VTL), make sure you ask your vendor these questions to make sure you get the best deal.
VTL deduplication FAQ
Submitted By: John Merryman | 30 Oct 2008 FAQ - Check out this tutorial to learn about the pros and cons of virtual tape library (VTL) data deduplication and the state of the VTL deduplication market today from John Merryman.
Data backup security tutorial
SearchDataBackup.com | 09 Dec 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - Data backups are an essential element of good storage security, but they're often the source of security woes. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to ensure your backups are secure.
Data backup and recovery resources
SearchDataBackup.com | 24 Oct 2008 LEARNING GUIDE - Data backup and recovery are ongoing areas of development. Stay ahead of the learning curve with help from this fast resource guide.
Tape drive encryption options
SearchDataBackup.com | 08 Sep 2008 FEATURE - Choosing the best encrypting tape drive can be difficult. In this article, Russ Fellows of the Evaluator Group discusses the pros and cons of tape drive encryption options.
The storage industry offers many different options when it comes to backup media. Lesson three of "Backup school" explores which of these media is right for your own specific backup operation.
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