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• 4 data loss examples keeping backup admins up at night

  Protecting data is a critical task for backup admins, and threats are ever evolving. Preparation is key to preventing data loss and recovering quickly. Continue Reading

• Offline backups are a key part of a ransomware protection plan

  Ransomware resilience relies not on a single tool, but on several layered protections. Offline backups are a critical layer in a ransomware protection strategy. Continue Reading

• Use geo-redundant backups for long-distance data protection

  Storing duplicated data across multiple regions is a tried-and-true method of protection, but geo-redundant backup can bring its own set of complications. Continue Reading

• Avoid data loss in a natural disaster with the right backups

  In recent years, changing weather patterns have kept backup admins on their toes. Preparation is critical to prevent data loss and recover quickly after a natural disaster. Continue Reading

• 7 data archiving best practices for backup admins

  Among retention policies, regulatory compliance and limited storage budgets, knowing what data to keep is critical. Follow these seven best practices for a solid archiving strategy. Continue Reading

• 5 major data backup trends to watch

  As IT becomes more sophisticated, data backup grows to incorporate, and protect against, the latest advances. Find out which five data backup trends are top of mind for IT teams.Continue Reading

• What are best practices for backup cloud repatriation?

  To migrate backup data from the cloud back to an on-premises environment, you should follow these steps to ensure your data will be safe and smoothly moved.Continue Reading

• Use backup encryption to protect data from would-be thieves

  Encryption is a powerful tool to keep sensitive data out of the wrong hands. To ensure recoverability after a disruption, data backup encryption is vital.Continue Reading

• Use zero-trust data management to better protect backups

  Backup admins looking to protect data from bad actors can implement a zero-trust strategy for added protection. However, the method is not without its downsides.Continue Reading

• Data backup failure: Top 5 causes and tips for prevention

  What can you do to prevent data backup failure? Learn how using the 3-2-1 rule, turning to cloud backup and following other practical steps can help protect your data.Continue Reading

• Use magnetic tape backup to ease storage capacity concerns

  Does your organization struggle to store and protect all its data? Magnetic tape storage might be a smart, cost-efficient route, as data volumes continue to increase.Continue Reading

• Unstructured data not exempt from compliance requirements

  Concerned about regulatory compliance? Data protection teams must be familiar with all regional and industry regulations to back up unstructured data in a compliant manner.Continue Reading

• The ins and outs of unstructured data protection

  Protecting unstructured data requires a few extra considerations for backup admins. Growing storage capacity requirements and regulatory compliance are critical.Continue Reading

• 5 unstructured data backup challenges and how to handle them

  Unstructured data backup requires the management and protection of vast amounts of data while keeping it available and secure. Is your backup strategy up to the challenge?Continue Reading

• How to get the most out of cloud database backups

  When backing up databases, the cloud can provide a secure, easily scalable target. However, don't forget important features like immutability and encryption when getting started.Continue Reading

• Continuous data protection advantages and disadvantages

  Continuous data protection can eliminate your backup window. However, there are many issues to consider, including application and operating system compatibility.Continue Reading

• Craft a secure and reliable backup redundancy strategy

  Backup and redundancy are not interchangeable. By using both, backup admins can avoid critical data loss and help ensure recovery. However, watch out for some common missteps.Continue Reading

• Create a better endpoint backup strategy for remote work

  An endpoint backup strategy must protect data for remote employees working on a variety of devices without IT oversight. Incremental and immutable backups are key.Continue Reading

• How Zerto users can get the most out of immutable backups

  Zerto users can create and manage immutable data backups within the vendor's long-term retention capabilities. Immutability is key to ransomware protection.Continue Reading

• Use data classification to protect data, aid backup compliance

  Following strict compliance regulations can result in high storage costs. Use data classification for backup retention to sift through affected data without breaking the bank.Continue Reading

• Do the costs of the 3-2-1 backup rule outweigh the benefits?

  Data backup admins have relied on the 3-2-1 backup rule for years, but rising costs could indicate a need to modify the traditional data protection strategy.Continue Reading

• Veeam backup repository best practices for optimal protection

  Just a few simple steps can enhance performance protection in the Veeam backup repository. Use these best practices to maximize backup storage and protection.Continue Reading

• For Salesforce backup options, look beyond native capabilities

  Salesforce deals with critical data, so data protection is a major consideration. Find out why users may want to look outside the platform for backup options.Continue Reading

• Trello backup best practices

  SaaS applications like Trello have gained traction in recent years. Protect mission-critical data on Trello boards with these backup tips and best practices.Continue Reading

• NetBackup vs. Backup Exec: Comparisons, uses and benefits

  Veritas offers two distinct backup products: NetBackup and Backup Exec. While only one is designed for enterprise use, that's not the only area where they differ.Continue Reading

• Box backup tips, options and considerations

  Backing up Box data? Look at your organization's retention policies, compliance requirements and complementary tools to form a solid Box backup strategy.Continue Reading

• Get to know the Microsoft Teams retention policies

  Microsoft Teams retention policies can ensure that critical data is not accidentally deleted too early, and unnecessary data doesn't take up space longer than it needs to.Continue Reading

• How to restore a Kubernetes cluster from an etcd snapshot

  In case of an event that leads to the loss of a Kubernetes cluster, it's important to be restore-ready. Here's how to restore a cluster from an etcd snapshot with commands.Continue Reading

• Backup scheduling best practices to ensure availability

  For daily work files, databases and mission-critical systems and data, the more frequent the backup, the better. But how often should you back up all your data?Continue Reading

• Backup retention policy best practices: A guide for IT admins

  It's critical for an organization to know what data it needs to retain and where to store it. Some data is required for retention by law, so a written policy is helpful.Continue Reading

• Ransomware questions to ask for optimal backup protection

  Are you asking the right questions about ransomware? Here are some questions for backup admins and IT teams that can help keep backups safe in a ransomware attack.Continue Reading

• Backup admins: Watch out for these ransomware attack trends

  Ransomware attacks have evolved and present a new set of challenges for backup admins. Here are some recent attack trends to prepare for to keep data and backups safe.Continue Reading

• Backup management software roundup: What's on the market?

  Organizations in search of a backup management tool may find what they're looking for in one of these products. Check out tools from vendors including Veeam, Veritas and Rubrik.Continue Reading

• Protect NAS device backups with these tips

  NAS devices provide reliable data storage for businesses of all sizes. Backing up that data requires organizations to implement additional data protection efforts.Continue Reading

• DevOps backup tips, challenges and best practices

  DevOps backup is like an overall backup strategy in many ways, such as anticipating incidents before they occur. But watch out for these unique challenges in this developing field.Continue Reading

• Slack backup options include commercial, open source tools

  Slack does not automatically back up files that organizations send via the platform, but many use it to exchange crucial data. Here are three different ways to back up Slack data.Continue Reading

• Tips for backup compliance reporting and why it matters

  Backup compliance reporting is crucial to keep data safe and keep organizations compliant with data regulations. Learn more about its importance and how to ensure compliance.Continue Reading

• Challenges of NAS mirror backup: Cost, hardware constraints

  NAS mirror backup is a useful way to back up data, but comes with challenges, such as cost and data replication frequency. Learn how to navigate the constraints of NAS mirror backup.Continue Reading

• NAS backups to cloud: Tips, tricks and market options

  Cloud providers now offer NAS compatibility, which gives another option for NAS backup. Know what to expect when exploring NAS backup for cloud options.Continue Reading

• Ensure HIPAA backup compliance with documentation, testing

  With new storage tools and evolving backup practices, it is crucial covered entities remain HIPAA-compliant with their backups. Here are a few ways to ensure compliance.Continue Reading

• Back up Kubernetes persistent volumes with snapshots

  A snapshot is a useful tool to back up Kubernetes persistent volumes. Follow these steps to create a snapshot on GKE using YAML files and kubectl commands.Continue Reading

• Top 3 backup and recovery requirements for data protection

  Data protection teams are responsible for some of an organization's most critical activities. The right policies, testing and technologies are key to a backup and recovery plan.Continue Reading

• Build a Microsoft 365 backup policy with these 4 components

  Like other major SaaS applications, Microsoft 365 requires proper data backup. Use these four elements to develop a formal Microsoft 365 backup policy.Continue Reading

• How retailers can manage data loss threats during remote work

  Mike Potter breaks down three of the largest data loss causes for e-commerce companies -- human error, cybercrime and third-party integrations -- and how to prevent them.Continue Reading

• Top 10 tips to effectively manage the data backup process

  An organization's backup process should be comprehensive -- it could save the business in a crisis. These 10 tips describe how to run the process from start to finish.Continue Reading

• Data sanitization techniques: Standards, practices, legislation

  An effective data sanitization process lessens the chance that your organization's valuable data could be stolen or compromised, and enhances compliance.Continue Reading

• Top 2020 data backup tips target remote protection, cloud

  From improved security to SaaS protection, these data backup tips are important for your business, especially in an IT world changed by the coronavirus pandemic.Continue Reading

• Transition to modern backup strategy for a refresh

  Time takes its toll on both data and backup technologies. Careful planning and preparation can keep enterprise data intact and accessible for many years to come.Continue Reading

• Backing up Exchange: Best practices for protection

  Your organization could accomplish Microsoft Exchange backup with native protection or through third-party offerings. It all depends on what you are trying to protect.Continue Reading

• Top 5 backup and recovery challenges and their remedies

  As data backup and recovery reaches new levels of capacity and complexity, learn how to gain the upper hand over common challenges in this important field.Continue Reading

• Microsoft 365 disaster recovery options: Native vs. third-party

  While Microsoft offers disaster recovery for its 365 platform, you might need more protection. Explore some of the available options, plus how to create a DR plan.Continue Reading

• Best practices for intelligent data management use

  The intelligent data management platform helps organizations get more out of their data. Explore why this trend has taken off and three best practices for use.Continue Reading

• What are 5 backup management best practices?

  The task of managing backups can seem overwhelming. These straightforward guidelines should help, as there are procedures and technologies that can make your job easier.Continue Reading

• Create a data archiving process for your growing data sets

  Archiving is a must due to mounting data and operational requirements. Discover how archives are tiered, how long to keep archival data, and potential costs and savings.Continue Reading

• Best practices for backup audit preparation

  What are must-have items to satisfy an audit of your backup platform? Why is auditing important? Discover how the audit process can help your organization improve.Continue Reading

• Add tape backup in 2020 to boost a data protection strategy

  Tape has never really gone away. But it can be useful beyond long-term archiving. Learn why IT professionals may want to consider reintroducing tape backup into their data centers.Continue Reading

• Use and protect backup against COVID-19-related cybercrime

  Be aware of innovative cyberattacks connected to the new coronavirus. Improve data safety with these backup best practices that can serve as a foundation of response preparation.Continue Reading

• Optimize data protection as a service with these tips

  A cloud-based data protection platform can make critical tasks easier on your organization. These tips help you make the most of this valuable service.Continue Reading

• Ensure remote backup system protection amid coronavirus pandemic

  Don't let a pandemic ruin priceless enterprise data. Here's how your organization can safely preserve and back up remote data generated by employees at home.Continue Reading

• How to handle data management in the cloud

  Managing data in the cloud can result in cost and management complexities. But you can also use the technology to get a deeper understanding of your data.Continue Reading

• 3 cloud-based data management challenges

  Your organization has data in the cloud, but there are still concerns as to how you and your data protection vendor manage that data to maintain performance and costs.Continue Reading

• Achieve multi-cloud data protection with archiving, backup and DR

  How can multi-cloud users effectively use DR, backup and archiving together? Although multiple clouds complicate infrastructure, they also offer benefits for data protection.Continue Reading

• Year's best practices for backup feature ransomware, SaaS

  Backup best practices range from making sure your backups are safe from ransomware to being able to move on in the face of a failure. Take advantage of the advice and products.Continue Reading

• 10 steps to creating an effective data backup strategy

  A common denominator in well-functioning backup infrastructures is effective process and control. This checklist highlights 10 areas to help build a better backup practice.Continue Reading

• What are some best practices for planning database backups?

  Adhering to service-level agreements, keeping up with performance demands and planning for future workloads are just a few of the goals you should keep in mind when planning database backups.Continue Reading

• In your data archive strategy, how long is long enough?

  Hoarding large amounts of data increases costs and management time. Here's how to painlessly separate the wheat from the chaff for your data archive strategy.Continue Reading

• Talking magnetic tape for storage with Quantum

  Mark Pastor of Quantum speaks in this Q&A about tape's advancements and uses, as well as challenges in the market, including 'old perceptions' of tape.Continue Reading

• How to use multi-cloud data management and protection

  Data protection vendors are continuing to add more data management features in their products. How does this convergence affect multi-cloud environments?Continue Reading

• Backup deduplication: A complete guide

  Backup deduplication has moved from cutting-edge technology to mainstream staple. Learn about the different types, benefits and challenges of deduplication.Continue Reading

• How to determine if your data backup strategy has the right resources

  The volume of different data backup resources available can be overwhelming. Learn how to quantify what is appropriate for your organization's backup strategy.Continue Reading

• Develop copy management systems for streamlined production

  A copy management system can reduce sprawl and be an essential piece of your data protection strategy. But make sure you understand the key phrases and technological components.Continue Reading

• Choose the AWS backup strategy that best fits your needs

  What's the best way to back up your valuable AWS data? Compare the recently launched AWS Backup product versus data protection offerings from other vendors.Continue Reading

• What are best practices for archiving emails?

  Archiving email is crucial to the business continuity and disaster recovery process. For example, consider how cybersecurity and cloud storage can integrate with the archiving.Continue Reading

• SaaS data backup challenges and best practices

  The protection offered by a SaaS provider for your important customer data can be minimal, so it's crucial for organizations to back up SaaS data on their own.Continue Reading

• 2 trends that complicate SaaS data protection

  Malware and multiple cloud platforms have pushed the importance of SaaS backup and recovery to the top of IT managers' to-do lists. We explore challenges and how to pick a vendor.Continue Reading

• Backup testing: A step-by-step tutorial

  Testing backups is a key piece of the data protection puzzle. Explore the different approaches and frequencies you can use to make sure your backups work.Continue Reading

• How a backup administrator can manage large volumes in 3 steps

  Backup administrators have a tall task: managing a vast amount of data. Even if the volume is seemingly growing out of control, it's possible to keep a handle on it.Continue Reading

• Protect backups from ransomware and other security risks

  Backups can return your enterprises to a known good state. So it's essential to secure them by aligning your backup and security strategies for better protection and recovery.Continue Reading

• 6 best practices for choosing a cloud backup provider

  Learn six criteria for choosing the best cloud backup vendor for your organization. Key among these is knowing your unique needs.Continue Reading

• Switch to a new data backup system without disruption

  Your organization may be looking to transition to a new data backup platform. Avoid potential pitfalls and make the change seamlessly with these guidelines.Continue Reading

• What are some public cloud backup options for better data protection?

  Organizations that need to protect resources in the public cloud have a number of backup possibilities, some with more hazardous negatives than others.Continue Reading

• Why do you need backup for Salesforce and other SaaS apps?

  Backup for Salesforce is available from several third-party vendors. Why aren't a lot of organizations doing it? Explore some of the many reasons why you need this backup.Continue Reading

• GDPR and backup: What have we learned in one year?

  A customer's deletion request continues to be a sticking point regarding backup and GDPR compliance. Learn guidance about this issue and others, following GDPR's first birthday.Continue Reading

• How to make the most of secondary data storage workloads

  You get more out of your data when you use secondary storage effectively. Taking advantage of disk-based and hyper-converged backups -- and copy data management -- will help.Continue Reading

• What are some server and data migration best practices for backup?

  Are you ready for your next data migration project? Take the Myspace migration failure as motivation to implement data source and backup best practices.Continue Reading

• Using snapshot backups for your data backup system

  The quick and simple nature of snapshot backup systems can be a big win for your data protection platform. However, there are elements of snapshots that aren't great for backup.Continue Reading

• How will CCPA compliance affect your backup storage?

  The new California privacy act creates more rights for consumers and their data. As a result, organizations holding consumer data will need to modify their backup approach.Continue Reading

• How can my backup and recovery plan be part of DR planning?

  Backup and recovery planning is not the same as disaster recovery planning. It's important that they work together, though, for better data protection.Continue Reading

• Data protection systems must address GDPR, ransomware concerns

  Backup products don't have a granular enough understanding of data to scan or analyze it effectively and fully meet today's privacy and security requirements.Continue Reading

• Ransomware backup protection requires comprehensive approach

  A data protection strategy surrounding ransomware and backups is a must-have. Learn how to prepare for this new threat and ways to keep your architecture safe.Continue Reading

• How to protect backups from ransomware infiltration

  Your ransomware backup protection strategy needs to address advanced persistent threats that encrypt files over time. Learn how to restore backups to avoid a payout.Continue Reading

• Top 8 VMware vSphere backup best practices

  The architecture and operation of a virtual environment is different than a traditional backup environment and demands specific techniques. Learn top tips for backing up vSphere.Continue Reading

• Ransomware backup strategy guidelines to help ensure recovery

  Ransomware backup best practices are critical, as one attack can cripple a business. Here are three areas to focus on for optimal protection against ransomware.Continue Reading

• What are 3 best practices for compressed backups?

  Learn important details about the use of hardware and software data compression, as well as redundancy, that could help your organization improve its backup process.Continue Reading

• Barracuda rep details natural disaster backup and recovery strategy

  However remote the chance, any IT department should have a backup and recovery plan that takes natural disasters into account. Barracuda's Greg Arnette discusses best practices.Continue Reading

• Top 2018 tips for data backup plans include GDPR, Office 365

  Without data backup planning, you won't have a strong recovery. As threats and data volumes continue to grow, it's important to keep up on the latest backup trends.Continue Reading

• GDPR right to be forgotten and backups: What are potential problems?

  Removing personal data from a database is a simple process, but eliminating that information from full backups could undermine the integrity of your data. Proceed with caution.Continue Reading

• Backup management process: Which data sets not to back up

  Your backup strategy does not necessarily need to include backing up everything. Believe it or not, there are elements that do not require constant backup.Continue Reading

• What 3 issues can affect your data backup procedures?

  Do you have challenges with your data backup process, such as a lack of the right security? The three directives here will help with your overall business continuity.Continue Reading

• Inline deduplication vs. post-processing: Data dedupe best practices

  Will inline or post-processing deduplication work better for your data protection platform? There are several products on the market that offer these capabilities.Continue Reading