All-in-One Research Guides:Data Storage Basics
Data backup
Data loss isn't simply an inconvenience -- it can result in costly business interruptions, and the increasing weight of government regulations and consumer expectations can pose severe penalties for lost data. This chapter covers disk, tape and remote data backup, and explains the essential ideas used in successful data backup strategies.
Data storage strategy:
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Archives and data protection: The important differences
Tip - While the two are both equally important, it's vital that one doesn't confuse archiving with data protection. Marc Staimer explains their differences.
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Ask the Expert - Backup expert Pierre Dorion offers advice about how much disk space is necessary for data snapshots.
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D2D2T a nice compromise in disk vs. tape debate
Tip - Tape is no longer synonymous with backup, but don't count it out just yet. Many of the current disk-based backup offerings still rely heavily on the old standby.
Disaster recovery:
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Disaster recovery testing techniques
Storage Videocasts with I - A disaster recovery (DR) plan is worthless unless you test it. Jon William Toigo explains how to know which DR testing technique will work best in your organization. He also discusses how to prepare for a DR test and how to perform testing analysis.
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Disaster Recovery Planning Podcasts
Podcast - Setting up a good DR plan is not easy and can be a big drain on resources, time and money. Since setting up a plan is generally perceived as a preventative measure, with little inherent business associated with the process, it can be overlooked by...
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When disaster recovery and data classification collide
05 Apr 2007
Article - Attendees at a disaster recovery seminar discussed the complex application dependencies when disaster recovery and data classification combine.
Disk backup:
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Ask the Expert - Randy Kerns discusses using a Promise SX8000 disk array for backup.
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What advice do you have for long-term storage of disk drives and other media?
FAQ - It's important to use the best practices recommended by your media manufacturer. For example...
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Storage consolidation: Disks and disk subsystems overview
All-in-One Guide - Any storage consolidation effort must involve a serious consideration of disk subsystems and the specific disk types that those systems will contain
Remote data backup:
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Dispelling myths: WAFS and remote backup
Tip - WAFS and remote backup can be mutually exclusive, but can also be complementary.
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Best practices for offsite storage
Ask the Expert - There is not a lot of best practices information available about distance requirements for offsite storage, because those requirements vary based on the region and the specific threats associated with a particular geography.
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Bridging the gap: Choosing storage-over-distance network technology
Tip - Disaster recovery and remote backup programs rely on an efficient, cost-effective WAN. Learn which transport is best and the related implementation issues.
Tape backup:
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Tip - Find out when to skip new, higher-priced technologies and stick with tape.
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Ask the Expert - Pierre Dorion details the benefits and drawbacks of LTO vendors.