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.
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Disaster recovery storage News
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May 13, 2020
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May'20
Nutanix DR gets automated, adds orchestration, replication
Nutanix builds in disaster recovery capabilities to its HCI operating system to complement its Xi Leap DRaas and coming Nutanix Clusters running in public clouds.
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February 12, 2020
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Feb'20
Zerto CEO: DR has become something real
DR is no longer just about compliance, as enterprises find maintaining infrastructure uptime is critical to their business. This means DR for containers and SaaS, as well.
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November 18, 2019
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Nov'19
Zerto plays big role in McKesson's disaster recovery plan
McKesson Corporation's disaster recovery plan is deeply detailed and relies on Zerto's technology across its many globally distributed business units.
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November 14, 2019
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Nov'19
Datrium opens cloud DR service to all VMware users
Datrium's upcoming DRaaS Connect will extend its cloud DR with fast RTO to all users of VMware vSphere infrastructure on premises, not just its DVX customers.
Disaster recovery storage Get Started
Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content
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business continuity plan (BCP)
A business continuity plan (BCP) is a document that consists of the critical information an organization needs to continue operating during an unplanned event. Continue Reading
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Data replication technologies: What they are and how to use them
Data replication can play a big role in a disaster recovery plan, so make sure you're familiar with the different types of replication and where they work best. Continue Reading
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data protection
Data protection is the process of safeguarding important information from corruption, compromise or loss. Continue Reading
Evaluate Disaster recovery storage Vendors & Products
Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.
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Cloud-based backup: Best strategies and practices
Cloud-based backups offer opportunities and present some challenges. Develop the right strategy for your cloud data protection platform and implement best practices. Continue Reading
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Back up VMs with Azure snapshots and managed disks
Follow these steps to take VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure and learn when the technique is -- and isn't -- the right fit for your cloud backup needs. Continue Reading
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Pros and cons of cloud backup
Know which type of cloud backup you want to use and the advantages and disadvantages that come with cloud backups before you trust your data to a third-party provider. Continue Reading
Manage Disaster recovery storage
Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.
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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
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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
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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
Problem Solve Disaster recovery storage Issues
We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.
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Maintain CMDB data integrity for automated disaster recovery
For successful disaster recovery, IT admins must keep CMDB data precise. Learn best practices to promote data accuracy for an automated failover and DR plan. Continue Reading
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SaaS data protection blues cured with cloud-to-cloud backup
Your cloud-based data isn't as safe as you would think. Learn why and find out what you need to know to select the best cloud-based backup service for your SaaS applications. Continue Reading
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How to resolve 5 common VMware SRM error messages
You can use VMware Site Recovery Manager to protect your VMs and the apps that run on them. When SRM errors occur, follow these steps to easily resolve them. Continue Reading