All-in-One Research Guides:Data Storage Basics
Data backup
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.
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Incremental/differential backup differences
Ask the Expert - The differences between incremental and differential backups continue to generate many debates and cause confusion.
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Best practices: 10 basic steps for better backup
Tip - Regardless of the backup application you use, there are fundamentals that need to be in place to ensure better backup operations.
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Checklist: First steps for limiting your downtime
Tip - Keeping downtime to a minimum requires forethought, preparation and practice. This checklist covers what you need to do to win the downtime battle.