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Thinking Beyond Tape: The Case Against Tape Backup

Many companies are already backing up their main and branch office systems to tape, but what they don't understand is just how vulnerable their data and their business remains. This whitepaper explores the high cost, complexity and potentially dangerous shortcomings of a strategy based only on tape backup. When recoverability...

Tags: Double-Take Software Inc., Tape Backup, Backups

White papers 2008-02-01

Integrated Disk and Tape Backup and Recovery With the HP StorageWorks D2D Backup System and HP Data Protector Express 3.5 SP2

This white paper describes how to use the HP D2D Backup System and Data Protector Express to combine the speed and flexibility of disk based backup and recovery with the transportability and durability of tape based backup and recovery. It provides an example of how to implement automated and scheduled...

Tags: Disk, Hewlett-Packard Co., Recovery, HP StorageWorks, Service Pack 2, Tape Backup, Backup System, Backups

White papers 2008-02-01

Virtualization of Tape Storage

Disk-based virtual tape backup devices, when combined with removable tape for archiving, are a particularly effective data protection strategy, delivering the very tangible benefits of both disk and tape for securing data efficiently and cost-effectively at all points in its lifecycle. This paper discusses the advantages of a D2D2T strategy...

Tags: Virtualization, Storage, Tape Storage, Tape Backup, Cybernetics, Backups

White papers 2008-01-01

Oracle Secure Backup 10.2 Policy-Based Backup Management

Reliable data protection in the enterprise extends beyond simple tape backup to multi-tiered data protection strategies based on criticality of data, Recovery Time Objectives (RTO) and retention meeting business and regulatory requirements. Tape media remains the cornerstone of enterprise data protection providing the most affordable, reliable media for long-term backup...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Tape Backup, Backups

White papers 2007-12-01

Providing for Data Protection and Faster Backups With Sun

Named after Orville and Wilbur Wright, the inventors of powered flight, Wright State University continues their tradition of innovation. A rich and dynamic community of nearly 17,000 students, Wright State offers more than 100 undergraduate degrees and nearly 50 Ph.D., master's and professional degrees, and its School of Medicine is...

Tags: Data Protection, Sun Microsystems Inc., Tape Backup, Aerospace, Wright State University, Backups, Data Centers, Aerospace & Defense, Storage, Hardware, Data Management, Manufacturing

Case studies 2007-12-01

Introducing the Dell PowerVault RD1000: A Portable Disk-based Replacement for Traditional Low-End Tape Backup

The new Dell PowerVault RD1000 removable disk drive is designed to cost-effectively match or surpass the advantages of traditional entry-level and low-end tape backup while providing the backup and restore performance of a hard disk drive. This paper discusses the potential benefits of deploying the PowerVault RD1000 in enterprise data...

Tags: Dell Computer Corp., Disk, Dell PowerVault, Tape Backup, Backups, Storage Management, Servers, Storage, Hardware

White papers 2007-02-01

HP Solutions for Microsoft Exchange White Paper

HP offers the leading Exchange data protection and availability solution designed exclusively for the most critical business application. Based on patented and proven HP technology, HP Exchange solutions provide simple and rapid deployment for assured protection of the e-mail data and systems. Tape backup is a necessity for long-term archival....

Tags: Hewlett-Packard Co., Microsoft Exchange Server, Tape Backup, Microsoft Corp., E-mail, Backups, Disaster Recovery, Online Communications, Data Management

White papers 2006-09-01

Disaster Recovery for the Real World: Surviving Hurricane Katrina

Are you still relying on tape backups for disaster recovery? Tape backups are important, but when a disaster strikes, you may find that you shouldn't rely on tapes as your only layer of protection. Listen to this TechRepublic Webcast, now available on demand, to hear Peter...

Tags: Tape Backup, XOSoft, Computer Associates International Inc., Hurricane Katrina, Disaster Recovery, Backups, Data Management

Webcasts 2006-08-22

Are Tape Backup systems obsolete?

Are Tape Backup systems obsolete?Why TSMWe use TSM in our head office wnvironments for backing up pSeries, iSeries and xSeries (Intel) kit but by choice. It doesn't have to be that - we use CA BrightStor in our department stores which is much more cost effective in that environment -...

Tags: Backups, OPEN SOURCE, Servers, DIY, backup, tape backup, Linux Server Hack, TSM, hard drive

Discussion threads 2006-07-10

Are Tape Backup systems obsolete?

One of the most tedious and complex jobs in the world of IT is data backup. Not only is it complex, but the use of mechanical Tape loaders make the system very prone to breakage and the Tapes themselves are not very durable and must be discarded on an...

Tags: Ultrium 960 Tape, tape backup, backup

Blog posts 2006-07-10

Oracle Secure Backup: Optimized for Oracle Environments

Oracle Secure Backup 10.1 changes the tape backup landscape providing centralized tape backup management for the Oracle Database and file systems in mixed, diverse environments reducing the cost and complexity of tape backup and restoration. Ideal for Oracle customers, Oracle Secure Backup provides data protection for heterogeneous UNIX, Linux, Windows...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Environment, Tape Backup, Oracle Secure Backup 10.1, Backups

White papers 2006-04-01

Disk Based Backup and Recovery: The Business Case for Using Ejectable Disk Backup as a Replacement for Tape Backup

Tape has been a de facto standard for backup and recovery for years, but corporations are now realizing that it doesn't have the ability on its own to handle all of their disaster recovery requirements. The success depends on the ability to protect corporate data and keep business systems accessible...

Tags: Business Case, Disk, Recovery, Success, Tape Backup, Backups, Disaster Recovery, Data Management

White papers 2005-11-01

Using Wasabi Storage Builder 1500i With Microsoft Windows Tape Backup Utility

Wasabi Storage Builder for iSCSI is a fast, powerful, and cost-effective iSCSI Storage Area Network (SAN) solution. Built on Wasabi's industry-proven storage systems and software technologies, Storage Builder for iSCSI delivers top-notch features and performance at a price that's hard to beat. This paper provides a technical overview of how...

Tags: iSCSI, Tape Backup, Microsoft Corp., Wasabi Systems, Storage Area Networks (SAN), Microsoft Windows, Backups, Network Technology, Storage, Hardware, Operating Systems, Software, Networking

White papers 2005-11-01

Your Best Tape Backup Encryption Options

Following the highly publicized losses of backup tapes containing sensitive information about firms' customers, many organizations are examining their own policies and technology options for protecting data when it moves outside their corporate walls — such as backup tapes or tapes of customer information sent to business partners. Firms have...

Tags: Tape Backup, Backups

Research reports 2005-09-21

Improve Your Tape Backup Results With Oracle Secure Backup

Tape technology has withstood the test of time offering proven reliability and portability for offsite storage. The only problem with backing up the Oracle Database to tape was that it required the purchase of expensive 3rd party media management software. Not any more! Oracle Secure Backup 10.1 provides centralized tape...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Tape Backup, Oracle Secure Backup 10.1, Oracle Secure Backup, Backups

White papers 2005-09-01

Backup-to-Disk: Virtual Disk Libraries

This white paper is an overview of disk-based backup methodologies. It compares disk and tape backup topologies and describes important considerations to be taken into account in enterprise-class backup-to-disk environments. Disk-to-tape backup/recovery has been the dominant method of data protection for a number of reasons, including low-cost media and ease...

Tags: Disk, Tape Backup, Transtec AG, Backups

White papers 2005-06-20

Introducing Oracle Backup: Oracle's New Tool for Tape Backup

The Oracle Backup tape management system has been introduced to lower software cost and complexity while seamlessly integrating backup and recovery operations to simplify and automate the protection of a user's whole Oracle environment. Oracle Backup delivers reliable database and file system backup to tape, with support for the major...

Tags: Oracle Corp., Tape Backup, Tool, Oracle Backup, Backups

White papers 2004-12-06

Symantec Case Study: Everbank

Everbank is a branchless bank that provides 24 hours a day, seven days a week Internet banking services. Since Everbank's beginnings in 1999, it has employed a variety of different tape backup solutions to protect its customers' confidential financial data. However, the bank was never completely satisfied with any of...

Tags: Symantec Corp., Financial, Tape Backup, Everbank, Backups, Security

Case studies

VXA Packet Technology is the New standard in Tape Backup and Data Restore – Beating out Traditional Tape Formats like DDS and DLT

Traditional tape formats, like DDS and DLT, rely on track-based technology where head-to-tape alignment is critical for data restore. In addition, the cost for traditional tape storage devices has actually increased as their capacity and performance capabilities have increased. Conventional tape technology suffers from a reputation of less-than-perfect reliability in...

Tags: Tape Backup, Technology, Tape Technology, Data Reliability, Backups

Webcasts

The Basic Backup Guide - Tape Backup Strategies for the Small-to-Medium Business

Suppose for a moment that a virus infects your entire computer network. The virus spreads through every employee's workstation, into every document and database file. All your work, all your data -- it's all destroyed. How would your business recover? According to a recent disaster recovery study,...

Tags: Tape Backup, Exabyte Corp., Small And Medium Business, Virus, Cyberthreats, Backups, Viruses And Worms, Security

White papers