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Four advantages with agentless data backups
While an agent used to be the go-to for backups, agentless backup from the VM hypervisor offers several benefits, including cost savings and simplification. Read Now
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Use virtual DR in the fight against ransomware
The ability to make point-in-time copies is an important feature of virtualized DR when it comes to protection against ransomware attacks. Read Now
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Virtualized backup and DR among top trends for 2018
DR market trends are always evolving. Vendors are making changes to DR products, notably in the areas of virtual technologies. Read Now
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Data backup technology continues to improve
Virtualized backup and recovery, continuous data protection and instant recovery are among the latest innovations driving data backup technologies forward. Read Now
Editor's note
Disaster recovery and data backup are two elements of storage that will never go out of style, given their necessity. The methods of backup and DR, however, frequently change as the technology around them evolves. Organizations will always need to recover data following a disaster, but how they choose to do so has transformed over time. Virtualized backup and DR are recent developments in the data protection world that are making waves.
In the age of ransomware, users are taking advantage of virtual disaster recovery following an attack. Because modern malware has rendered many physical storage protections null, virtual disaster recovery has become an important tool of the ransomware fight. The simplicity and faster recovery time of virtual DR systems are particularly helpful features for organizations when as little downtime as possible is crucial.
As storage and its related costs grow, virtualized backup continues to gain popularity. Not every organization can afford enough on-site, physical storage to ensure proper backup and speedy recovery, and some don't particularly want to. Traditional on-site storage has its own benefits but doesn't necessarily lend itself to simplified DR.
Virtualized backup and DR don't come without their share of challenges. Virtual machine (VM) sprawl and network issues can spell performance problems, and without proper testing, the level of data protection may not be as effective as it should be. Luckily, there are answers to most virtual data protection woes out there.
Below, we've compiled a selection of pieces detailing the benefits of virtual disaster recovery and backups -- where they're being used, what issues they confront and what hurdles you'll need to watch out for if you're considering virtual data protection. Curious about what is currently on the market? We've also made sure to include vendor products and developments in the field so you can see what is out there and where the technology may be headed.
1Go virtual, overcome common challenges
The benefits of virtualization don't mean that it is without its flaws or challenges. When using virtualized backup and recovery, testing is of the utmost importance. Know what your data needs to create an effective backup and DR plan.
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Use DR testing to ensure a solid virtual recovery plan
Enterprises value certain DR tools more than others, and many don't test their DR plans nearly as much as they should. Read Now
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Get the most out of hyper-converged DR and backup
With virtualized backup and recovery features, like instant recovery, hyper-converged systems have become a part of the modern DR process. Read Now
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Protect enterprise data through remote replication
To protect data, IT should consider a remote data replication strategy with VMs. But first, consider the effects on your network, storage systems and more. Read Now
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Control VM sprawl for better DR
VM DR is often faster and more flexible than physical DR, but VM sprawl is a challenge best tackled early. Read Now
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Keep backups from draining VM performance
VM backup approaches have evolved and are widely available, yet they often aren't chosen to replace old legacy backup software until application performance starts to drag. Read Now
2The virtual backup and recovery market
Data protection vendors have hopped on the virtualization bandwagon, offering a variety of products for backup and recovery. Along with releasing virtualized products now, vendors are also thinking about what is in store for the technology down the road.
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Rubrik CEO talks cloud, virtual backup and recovery
CEO and founder of Rubrik, Bipul Sinha, discusses the need for physical and virtual support in larger enterprises. Read Now
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Zerto gives IBM an assist with virtual data protection
The Zerto replication engine is available as part of IBM Resiliency Orchestration DR as a service, geared toward enterprises with physical and virtual workloads. Read Now
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IBM adds Spectrum Protect Plus for VMs
IBM has given its Spectrum Protect Plus a boost, providing virtualized backup and recovery for VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V. Read Now
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Quest Vroom protects virtual environments
After a spinout from Dell, Quest Software has started its journey into the data protection market, setting its sights on virtual infrastructure monitoring and recovery management. Read Now
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Veeam update improves virtual, physical, cloud protection
Veeam Availability Suite 9.5 Update 3 aims for enterprises with simplified management across physical, virtual and cloud platforms. Read Now