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.
Data backup news briefs: Barracuda Networks acquires BitLeap
SearchDataBackup.com | 07 Nov 2008 ARTICLE - We've compiled the latest data backup news of the week: Barracuda Networks acquires BitLeap and Harvard Law school loses a backup tape.
The true role of a backup administrator
SearchDataBackup.com | 08.04.2008 OPINION - When asked what they do on a daily basis, some data backup administrators often opt for the short answer and reply, "I look after data backups." While this is not necessarily the wrong answer, it is not the full answer.
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 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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