Backup refers to the copying of data so that these additional copies may be restored after a data loss event. Backups differ from archives and backup systems differ from fault-tolerant systems. Backups are useful primarily for two purposes: to restore a computer to an operational state following a disaster (called disaster recovery) and to restore small numbers of files after they have been accidentally deleted or corrupted.
Backup And Recovery
The Modern Virtualized Data Center
published by Pillar Data Systems on Sep 22, 2008
Storage virtualization has been a positive evolutionary step in the data center, driving the consolidation of power and floorspace to maximize utilization and power savings. With all of the benefits of virtualization comes a wholesale change in the way that you must plan for implementation, management, backup, and recovery.
5 Reasons Why Smaller Organizations Should Consider System i (iSeries) High Availability
published by Vision Solutions on Feb 27, 2008
This white paper will provide a review of the core causes and costs of both planned and unplanned downtime and will then provide a detailed discussion of current options for High Availability and Disaster Recovery solutions, including System i (iSeries) high availability solutions. Most importantly, as you read you will learn why true HA and DR protection are now within reach of even the smallest of businesses.
The Essential Guide to Disaster Recovery in i5/OS (AS/400) and AIX Environments
published by Vision Solutions on Aug 23, 2007
This white paper provides a basic understanding of the building blocks of IT and business continuity—from understanding the concepts of disaster recovery and information availability to calculating the business impact of downtime and selecting the right software solution. Readers will be able to quickly match their specific optimum uptime objectives with the easiest and most cost-effective IT.
The Benefits of Continuous Data Protection (CDP) for IBM i5/OS and AIX Environments
published by Vision Solutions on Nov 16, 2007
Downtime and data loss pose intolerable risks to every business today. From IT departments to the Board Room, managers have seen the importance of business uptime and data protection to continued success, productivity and profitability. This white paper will provide a road map to the most effective strategies and technologies to protect data and provide fast recovery should data be lost or corrupted due to accident or malicious action.
An Introduction to System i (AS/400) High Availability
published by Vision Solutions on Dec 11, 2007
This paper presents an overview of iSeries high availability to companies that are beginning to explore this powerful business continuity technology. The critical components of high availability solutions are detailed in this paper, including data replication engines, system monitors, role swap capabilities, and the importance of autonomic processes.
Achieving Rapid Data Recovery for IBM AIX Environments
published by Vision Solutions on Feb 12, 2008
Planning for recovery is a requirement in businesses of all sizes. In implementing an operational plan that ensures that both data and applications can be recovered, IT personnel are generally confronted with several challenges. Do you have a plan that meets your recovery requirements to your satisfaction? Read this paper to learn more about the ideal plan for IBM AIX Environments, and whether your plan is complete.
Best Bets for iSeries Rapid Recovery with Virtualization: An Executive Guide
published by SafeData, LLC on Mar 06, 2009
There are many options for backup and data recovery of the IBM iSeries, but not all solutions are right for every business. The highest-priced solutions offer guaranteed business continuity, yet the complexity involved may be too costly for many businesses. The least expensive solutions satisfy due diligence, but put businesses at risk for downtime. Download your copy of this free white paper to explore your options, examine the benefits of outsourced solutions and discover a better solution that protects your IBM iSeries — and your business.
CA ARCserve Backup, CA XOsoft Replication, CA XOsoft High Availability - Disaster Recovery Features
published by VMware on Apr 16, 2008
This flash provides an overview of how CA ARCserve® Backup r12 provides several new disaster recovery enhancements, including an easy-to-use Disaster Recovery wizard. Together with the replication and application failover functionality in CA XOsoft™ Replication and CA XOsoft™ High Availability, and the integrity testing features in CA XOsoft™ Assured Recovery, these tools enable you to recover servers, applications, and data swiftly and effectively.
CA ARCserve Backup, CA XOsoft Replication, and CA XOsoft High Availability - Virtualization Support
published by VMware on Apr 16, 2008
CA ARCserve® Backup, CA XOsoft™ Replication, and CA XOsoft™ High Availability provide several key features that enable you to both protect virtualized servers and benefit from server virtualization in your overall recovery management strategy
Data Recovery for IBM AIX Environments
published by Vision Solutions on Jul 26, 2007
For AIX IT departments looking to take the next step in data protection strategies, CDP is an essential consideration. Analysts agree that businesses will be incorporating this strategy in the next few years as part of an integrated solution. CDP enables you to reverse data corruption in a fraction of the time and labor required for recovery from tape.
Disaster Recovery Enhancements in CA ARCserve Backup and CA XOsoft Replication/High Availability
published by VMware on Feb 26, 2009
This flash demonstrates how CA ARCserve Backup, CA XOsoft High Availability and CA XOsoft Replication help protect the virtualization data without impacting performance.
Disaster Strikes! Is Your Business Ready? Disaster Preparedness for Mid-Sized Firms
published by VMware on Mar 05, 2008
Mid-sized businesses have long struggled to protect their IT systems. Many firms are inadequately protected and mistakenly think that a disaster is rare and won’t happen to them anytime soon. This custom Yankee Group Report uses customer interviews, statistical data and Yankee Group SMB survey results to examine disaster recovery (DR) issues.
HP Data Protector Advanced Backup to Disk Integration with Virtual Tape Libraries
published by Hewlett-Packard on Mar 24, 2008
This white paper provides an in-depth understanding of the integration of HP Data Protector with Virtual Tape Libraries by utilizing the Advanced Backup to Disk functionality available with the HP Data Protector software.
How to Plan, Configure, and Maintain a HP StorageWorks 3 Data Center Replication Solution
published by HP on May 01, 2008
To stay competitive in today's business climate, organizations must find ways to meet their business needs while controlling IT costs. IT departments face flat budgets and, at the same time, find that their organizations have become increasingly dependent on uninterrupted access to business-critical data. In today's world, prudent IT administrators prepare to recover from two types of disasters as part of a complete Business Continuity and Availability (BC and A) plan.
HP Addresses the Challenges of Database Consolidation
published by HP on Mar 22, 2006
Read this guide to learn how HP works closely with organizations throughout the entire consolidation process which results in reduced costs, improved database administration, enhanced service levels to end users, and improved communication/collaboration.
Introducing Symantec Backup Exec 11d for Windows Servers
published by Symantec on Nov 01, 2006
The latest release of Backup Exec allows you to eliminate backup windows and recover individual Exchange messages, folders, and mailboxes - without mailbox backups. Learn more about how Symantec Backup Exec™ 11d for Windows® Servers provides continuous, cost-effective, and high-performance disk-to-disk-to-tape backup and recovery for Windows server data.
Improving Backup Performance with Defragmentation
published by Diskeeper Corporation on Jun 01, 2006
With continued expansion of organizational storage allocation requirements, the time required for file-based data backup also continues to increase yet the time allotted for this data backup remains constant, exposing a critical issue. Though backup software vendors continue making advancements in technology to speed up the process, disk fragmentation will continue to remain an unresolved issue that must be addressed on the file system level to solve this bottleneck.
Internet Failover with Bandwidth Aggregation for Disaster Recovery
published by Astrocom on Oct 23, 2007
Enterprises with mission critical applications are exploring the benefits of disaster recovery sites for their data centers to ensure business continuity. Special network technology is needed to ensure that site failover and failback occurs reliably and predictably. An ideal solution should provide reliable network connections, manage inbound and outbound traffic over multiple WAN links, failover to a secondary data center if all links at the primary data center are down, and eliminate deployment barriers and costs of multi-homing with BGP (Border Gateway Protocol).
IT Users Discuss New Ways to Protect Enterprise Data
published by Data Domain on Sep 10, 2006
This paper chronicles the implementations of three enterprises that represent a diverse set of industries (Financial, Legal and Technology). The IT managers responsible for protecting company data had the foresight to recognize the growing gap between their business continuity requirements and the ability of tape-based backup systems to meet those requirements.
IDC Vendor Spotlight: Maintaining Business Continuity with Disk-Based Backup and Recovery Solutions
published by Hewlett-Packard on Mar 27, 2008
Describes the growing need for data backup and recovery solutions, the advantages of disk-based systems, and the software required to manage these systems. The paper also looks at the role of Hewlett Packard's Data Protector software in this strategically important market.
IT Decision-Maker Perspectives on NetApp SnapVault Disk-to-Disk Vs. Traditional Backup Solutions
published by NetApp Backup & Recovery on May 09, 2008
Download this exclusive article to gain insight on why a NetApp SnapVault backup system is 54% less expensive than a similar tape-based backup solution over a typical backup product lifecycle.
Improving Business Continuity with VMware Virtualization
published by VMware on May 06, 2008
According to the National Archives and Records Administration, 93 percent of companies that lost their data center for 10 days or more due to a disaster filed for bankruptcy within one year of the disaster. Don't let that happen to you, learn more today!
Keeping Backup Simple: Purchasing the Right Systems
published by Spectra Logic on Feb 10, 2006
To put it simply, data protection is complicated. Simplifying it involves assessing solutions for their near-term and long-term value. This paper examines the less obvious- but not less important - issues in simplifying backup.
11 Reasons to Upgrade to Symantec Backup Exec
published by Symantec on Oct 19, 2006
Imagine being able to eliminate your backup windows and recovery individual Exchange messages, folders, and mailboxes - without mailbox backups. Read this document to find out how Backup Exec 11d for Windows Servers provides the gold standard in continuous, cost-effective, high-performance disk-to-disk-to-tape backup and recovery.
11 Myths about Microsoft Exchange Backup and Recovery
published by AppAssure Software on Apr 03, 2008
For as long as Microsoft Exchange Server has existed, so too, has the market seen its share of products for backup and recovery. Over the years there have been a number of products that have been unable to come through when needed most - during an Exchange outage. Making proper backups is part of the process, ensuring that when you have an outage, it will be the shortest possible. But, with the large variety of products available for all types of businesses, it is no surprise that there are several misconceptions about backup and recovery software.
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