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Virtual disaster recovery FAQ
Virtualization can improve a disaster recovery strategy through server consolidation and increased recovery speed. But there are drawbacks to virtual disaster recovery. FAQ
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Remote replication offers disaster recovery for low RTO requirements
In this tutorial on remote replication and disaster recovery, learn about the different types of replication, WAN optimization and remote replication, and the latest trends. Tutorial
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What you need to know about VMware disaster recovery and virtual DR
VMware is the current leader in virtual disaster recovery. To help you understand VMware disaster recovery, we've compiled our top articles and tips on the subject. Learning Guide
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Protecting branch offices with cloud disaster recovery
Cloud disaster recovery can be a good way to protect your remote offices if you virtualize and deploy WAN optimization in your ROBO environment before implementing cloud DR. Feature
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Virtualization disaster recovery planning tutorial
Virtualization disaster recovery (DR) differs from physical server DR in many ways. Learn the different technologies for virtual server backup and recovery, including VMware Site Recovery Manager (SRM), and how VMware environments differ from Microso... Tutorial
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Data center consolidation best practices for disaster recovery planners
Many organizations large and small are finding a need to consolidate their data. Follow these best practices for your data center consolidation. Column
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Disaster recovery replication guide: A look at data replication tools
Learn everything about disaster recovery replication in this free essential guide. Learn about data replication tools, the best data replication strategy and more. Download
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Business continuity planning methodology quiz
Test your knowledge of business continuity with our business continuity planning methodology quiz. Quiz
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Storage replication and virtual machines
Learn about the different storage replication options available when using virtualization as part of your disaster recovery plan. Tutorial
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Virtual machine replication best practices
In part two of our guide on virtualization and disaster recovery, learn about virtual machine replication best practices. Tutorial
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Firms see public cloud storage as tape alternative in remote sites
Los Angeles school district and engineering firm Psomas use public cloud storage gateways as tape alternatives for data protection in remote offices. News | 31 Oct 2011
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Quantum, Acronis target VMware backup and recovery at VMworld
Quantum and Acronis target VMware backup and recovery at VMworld: Quantum launches vmPRO 4000 appliance and Acronis rolls out vmPROtect 6. News | 29 Aug 2011
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Data replication software helps hospital network prepare for the worst
The UPMC health network faced several data replication software challenges when ramping up its disaster recovery site. News | 21 Jul 2011
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Symantec looks to add application HA to VMware
Symantec AppplicationHA (high availability) adds support for VMware Site Recovery Manager in its next step to add application HA to VMware HA. News | 27 Jun 2011
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SaaS vendor avoids downtime with SIOS high availability failover
SaaS vendor says that SIOS high availability failover software caught an issue that could have resulted in a global outage. News | 24 Jun 2011
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The cloud and virtualization haven't made IT disaster recovery plans obsolete
Don’t let virtualization and the cloud push DR planning and tape out of your IT plans, consultant Jon Toigo says during a Storage Decisions keynote. News | 23 Jun 2011
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IBM, HP add public cloud data protection services
IBM rolls out public cloud protection services for backup, archiving and virtual machine DR while HP brings out PC backup service. News | 21 Jun 2011
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Data deduplication software solves remote backup problems for Loomis
Loomis turns to EMC Avamar data deduplication software to protect data from its cash management systems at dozens of remote sites. News | 01 Apr 2011
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Irvine Consulting Services expands cloud computing service and other disaster recovery news
This week's disaster recovery news in brief: Irvine Consulting Services expands cloud computing service; Nirvanix offers customers in Japan option to move their data and other news. News | 24 Mar 2011
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Healthcare network's DR plan enables data center move without downtime
Virtua’s plan for migrating data between data centers without downtime included a storage array upgrade and accelerated virtual machine implementation. News | 03 Mar 2011
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Replication for Hyper-V high availability
This tip outlines a number of things to consider when choosing a replication approach for Hyper-V high availability. Tip
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A look at VMware vSphere Replication for Site Recovery Manager 5
Learn how to use the features of VMware’s Site Recovery Manager (SRM), which provides an automated solution for failover of virtual server environments to a recovery site. Tip
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Unshackling disaster recovery with WAN optimization products
Learn about WAN optimization products specifically aimed at improving DR, and what you need to have in place before you deploy WAN optimization. Tip
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The advantages of server virtualization for disaster recovery
Learn about the disadvantages and advantages of server virtualization as part of your disaster recovery strategy. Tip
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Offsite backup tape storage and choosing a tape vaulting service
Given the critical nature of offsite backup tape storage, you must perform due diligence in selecting a tape vaulting service. Tip
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Assessing your disaster recovery readiness with specialized tools
Learn how disaster recovery readiness tools can help you document your IT environment, automate the discovery of hardware and software and, ultimately, improve your DR readiness. Tip
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Any-point-in-time technologies: A better data protection strategy?
By leveraging data backup technologies like any-point-in-time copies, you can improve your data protection strategy and recover from a disaster more quickly. Tip
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Using data dedupe technology as part of your disaster recovery strategy
Data deduplication isn't just for backups anymore – learn how data dedupe technology can be an important part of your disaster recovery strategy. Tip
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Replication technologies: Asynchronous vs. synchronous replication
In this first part of our series on data replication techniques, learn about the differences between asynchronous vs. synchronous replication, and the pros and cons of each technology. Tip
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Data replication solutions: Host-based replication products
In the previous part of our series on data replication techniques, you learned about the differences between array- and network-based replication. In part two, you will learn about the pros and cons of host-based replication products. Tip
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How does server virtualization affect the way you do disaster recovery?
Learn about the impact of virtualization on your disaster recovery strategy in this expert answer. Answer
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Getting started with remote data replication
Find out if it is possible to use tape to transfer data to a remote SAN before setting up remote data replication in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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Cloud data backup is only one piece of the disaster recovery puzzle
Cloud data backup can help you with part of your disaster recovery solution, but it's only one small piece of the disaster recovery puzzle. Ask the Expert
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Cloud data backup is not cloud disaster recovery
Biff Myre discusses the limitations of cloud disaster recovery, and outlines a more effective use case for cloud storage. Ask the Expert
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Hardware replication vs. software-based data replication tools
Keith Erwood outlines the benefits and drawbacks of software-based replication and hardware-based replication in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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What is a disaster recovery appliance and how does it differ from a disk backup product?
Harvey Betan outlines the similarities and differences between disaster recovery appliances and disk backup in this expert response. Ask the Expert
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What is a bare-metal recovery, and what bare-metal recovery products are available?
Learn about what a bare-metal recovery is, how it relates to disaster recovery and what bare-metal recovery products are available. Ask the Expert
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How does data deduplication affect disaster recovery (DR)?
Kevin Beaver discusses how data deduplication can affect disaster recovery in this ask the expert response. Ask the Expert
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What are the pros and cons of using tape storage for disaster recovery purposes?
Seiji Shintaku explains the pros and cons of using tape storage for disaster recovery purposes in this Ask the Expert response. Ask the Expert
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Replicating a SQL2000 cluster
Disaster recovery expert Pierre Dorion offers advice on replicating a SQL2000 cluster. Ask the Expert
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maximum tolerable period of disruption (MTPOD)
Maximum tolerable period of disruption (MTPOD) is the time following a disaster after which an organization’s viability will be irreversibly impacted if production isn't resumed. Definition
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change control
Change control is a systematic approach to managing all changes made to a product or system. The purpose is to ensure that no unnecessary changes are made, that all changes are documented, that services are not unnecessarily disrupted and that resour... Word
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business continuity action plan
A business continuity action plan is a document that contains the critical information a business needs to stay running in spite of adverse events. Word
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application-aware storage
Application-aware storage is a storage system with built-in intelligence about relevant applications and their utilization patterns... (Continued) Word
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bare metal restore
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What you need to know about bare metal recovery
Marc Staimer, founder of Dragon Slayer Consulting, explains the variety of bare-metal recovery options available and how to test a bare-metal restore. Podcast
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What you need to know about automatic failover and disaster recovery automation
Learn about the benefits of automatic failover for disaster recovery, an option for companies that need zero downtime. Podcast
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For SMBs, cloud disaster recovery may be best choice for disaster recovery storage
Pierre Dorion discusses the basics of disaster recovery storage and whether it's better to sign up for a cloud disaster recovery service, or keep DR all in-house. Podcast
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Using remote data replication for disaster recovery
David Chapa, senior analyst with the Enterprise Strategy Group, outlines the pros and cons of remote data replication, how virtualization fits in, and major vendors in this space. Podcast
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Disaster recovery and business continuity podcasts
Listen to the latest podcasts on disaster recovery and business continuity trends and issues in data storage environments. Podcast
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Disaster Recovery Planning Podcasts
Setting up a good DR plan is not easy and can be a big drain on resources, time and money. Since setting up a plan is generally perceived as a preventative measure, with little inherent business associated with the process, it can be overlooked by ma... Podcast
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Quantum Corp. vmPRO 4000 appliance
The vmPRO 4000 family offers backup software and storage in one appliance that’s based on Quantum’s DXi dedupe and replication devices. 2011 Products of the Year
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Best data storage products 2011
The Storage magazine/SearchStorage.com 2011 Products of the Year awards recogonize the best storage products in six categories. Guide
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Backup and DR software and services
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Toigo: Keep tape in your disaster recovery policy
Disk backup and remote replication have become commonplace, but don't count tape out for DR. Learn why Jon Toigo is so keen on keeping tape in your disaster recovery policy. Feature
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2011 Products of the Year finalists
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Replication for Hyper-V high availability
This tip outlines a number of things to consider when choosing a replication approach for Hyper-V high availability. Tip
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What you need to know about bare metal recovery
Marc Staimer, founder of Dragon Slayer Consulting, explains the variety of bare-metal recovery options available and how to test a bare-metal restore. Podcast
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Make remote replication work for your organization
Keeping your organization's data stored safely is a critical part of any disaster recovery strategy, and using remote replication to move data to an offsite location can offer a level of protection against data loss. Check out some of our top tips on... Tutorial
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Firms see public cloud storage as tape alternative in remote sites
Los Angeles school district and engineering firm Psomas use public cloud storage gateways as tape alternatives for data protection in remote offices. News
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A look at VMware vSphere Replication for Site Recovery Manager 5
Learn how to use the features of VMware’s Site Recovery Manager (SRM), which provides an automated solution for failover of virtual server environments to a recovery site. Tip
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About Disaster Recovery Storage
Disaster recovery (DR) and data storage go hand-in-hand and a good DR plan must carefully consider how data is stored and protected. This topic section offers news and how-to information about data storage for disaster recovery. Learn about replication, DR testing tools, virtualization, tape backup, disk backup, global file systems, clustering and archiving.