Serverless backup isn't the only solution for a SAN
Expert: Christopher Poelker | 11 May 2004 EXPERT ANSWER - Storage expert Chris Poelker details why serverless backup isn't the only solution for a SAN and outlines some of the other options available.
Centralizing backups the right way
Expert: Brett Cooper | 29 Apr 2004 EXPERT ANSWER - My company has about 20 plus remote sites that currently maintain their own server backups. They have the software (Backup Exec 9) and hardware on site.
We are looking at trying to centralize all of our backups. I ...
Automating site-to-site failover
Expert: Evan Marcus | 16 Mar 2004 EXPERT ANSWER - I am looking for a system that can switch automatically from one site to a backup site but with standard hardware and without modifying the applications (no clusters like MSCS or HACMP). I think it's easy enough to boot on a ...
Solving the backup dilemma
19 Jul 2002 FEATURED TOPIC - You are dealing with a lot when it comes to backup. Disk vs. tape. Failure rates, slow recovery times. Experts say many backup problems can be solved by a redesign of a system. Get moving on that with this Featured Topic.
Disaster recovery & backup issues
02 Dec 2001 FEATURED TOPIC - We've updated our collection of disaster recovery/business continuance resources. You'll find news, presentations and Webcasts from Comdisco (DR best practices) and EMA's Mike Karp (backup management strategies).
Chapter Download: Windows backup/restore technologies
SearchStorage.com | 25 Sep 2003 BEST WEB LINK - Ripped from the pages of "Inside Windows Storage" by Dilip Naik, this chapter excerpt discusses the ins and outs of Windows backup. Dilip covers various ways to classify backup and restore techniques, using volume shadow copy ...
Data backup: Rethinking the unthinkable in wake of blackout
Storage Pipeline | 21 Aug 2003 BEST WEB LINK - In the wake of recent power outages in the Northeast, IT director for the Boston Celtics explains why he feels he was ill-prepared should the outage have hit Boston. What's his biggest complaint? He doesn't want to send his ...
Your recovery comes first
Enterprise Storage Forum | 17 Jul 2003 BEST WEB LINK - Be prepared with a solid data recovery plan before disaster strikes. This article can help you size up the requirements of your business, choose between synchronous and asynchronous data replication, and explore new options ...
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