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Data backup

This chapter covers disk, tape and remote data backup, and explains the essential ideas used in successful backup strategies.



BROWSE SUBCATEGORIES:	Data backup overview , Tape backup (2), Disk backup (5), Remote data backup (3), Data storage strategy (6), Disaster recovery (13)


Tape backup: 1 - 2 of 2

When to choose tape
Find out when to skip new, higher-priced technologies and stick with tape.

Pros and cons of LTO vendors
Pierre Dorion details the benefits and drawbacks of LTO vendors.


Disk backup: 1 - 3 of 5

NAS and disk-to-disk backup
Randy Kerns discusses using a Promise SX8000 disk array for backup.

What advice do you have for long-term storage of disk drives and other media?
It's important to use the best practices recommended by your media manufacturer. For example...

What are the most important new disk drive technologies?
The first 1 terabyte hard disk drives have appeared. What will be the impact of hard disk drive technologies such as perpendicular recording, 2.5-inch high-performance drives, secure erase, encryption and hybrid...

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Remote data backup: 1 - 3 of 3

Dispelling myths: WAFS and remote backup
WAFS and remote backup can be mutually exclusive, but can also be complementary.

Bridging the gap: Choosing storage-over-distance network technology
Disaster recovery and remote backup programs rely on an efficient, cost-effective WAN. Learn which transport is best and the related implementation issues.

Best practices for offsite storage
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...


Data storage strategy: 1 - 3 of 6

Archives and data protection: The important differences
While the two are both equally important, it's vital that one doesn't confuse archiving with data protection. Marc Staimer explains their differences.

Best practices: 10 basic steps for better backup
Regardless of the backup application you use, there are fundamentals that need to be in place to ensure better backup operations.

Checklist: First steps for limiting your downtime
Keeping downtime to a minimum requires forethought, preparation and practice. This checklist covers what you need to do to win the downtime battle.

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Disaster recovery: 1 - 3 of 13

Thirteen data retention mistakes to avoid
(Presented by SearchDataManagement.com)
Information security expert Kevin Beaver outlines 13 data retention mistakes storage administrators frequently make, and what you can do to avoid them.

Expanding the reach of disaster recovery
While you may have a disaster recovery plan in place for your business, it may not be sound for major catastrophes, like Hurricane Katrina. Learn how to expand the limits of your disaster plan.

Replication to a dormant disaster recovery site
Most of the equipment you listed is likely capable of some form of configuration synchronization or state-sharing failover....

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