Data Backups White Papers

(View All Report Types)
Optimizing Backup Using Deduplication: Select the Right Method to Fit Your Environment
sponsored by Dell | EMC
WHITE PAPER: Deduplication software has been shown to reduce the amount of backup data stored in typical environments by a ratio of 20:1 - significantly lowering the amount of backup storage media required. However, deciding how to implement deduplication requires a better understanding of the alternatives available.
Posted: 07 Jan 2010 | Published: 09 Dec 2009

Dell | EMC

Total Cost Comparison of Backup Technologies: IT Decision-Maker Perspectives on NetApp SnapVault Disk-to-Disk versus Traditional Tape-Based Backup Solutions
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: Download this exclusive article to gain insight on why a NetApp SnapVault backup system is 54% less expensive than a similar tape-based backup solution over a typical backup product lifecycle.
Posted: 09 Jan 2009 | Published: 09 Jan 2009

NetApp

IDC Report: Backup and Recovery Challenges, Key Findings, and Purchasing Recommendations
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: IDC recently interviewed 10 European companies that have deployed EMC backup and recovery solutions. The purpose was to identify and quantify the resulting business value of each project, in order to calculate a cumulative ROI. Read now to learn the study's key findings.
Posted: 26 Mar 2012 | Published: 31 Dec 2011

EMC Corporation

The changing role of tape: A format that still has more to give
sponsored by Quantum Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This guide explains how tape continues to play an important role in data storage and how it remains the most cost-effective, energy efficient and resilient means to manage the life cycle of stored data.
Posted: 02 Apr 2014 | Published: 31 Oct 2009

Quantum Corporation

Lowering Storage Costs with the World's Fastest Tape Drive
sponsored by Oracle Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Explosive data growth is causing storage costs to skyrocket, which is forcing IT organizations to look for more cost-effective archival and backup solutions. Oracle's StorageTek tape product family has maintained a market leadership position for many years and now includes the world's fastest and highest capacity tape drive.
Posted: 18 Mar 2011 | Published: 10 Mar 2011

Oracle Corporation

Making Cents of Tape vs. Disk: The Complete Guide on What to Choose and Why
sponsored by Nexsan
WHITE PAPER: Since the cost comparison between tape and disk is obviously far more complex than the media itself, this brief outlines all the considerations necessary for a more complete understanding of the benefit and true cost comparison between tape and disk to help IT professionals choose and justify their backup environment.
Posted: 25 Feb 2010 | Published: 23 Feb 2010

Nexsan

Media Lifecycle Management Best Practices
sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This White Paper describes the best practices for managing tape media throughout its lifecycle to minimize data loss. Best practices include the implementation of proper processes, user training and tape handling.
Posted: 19 Mar 2009 | Published: 01 Apr 2008

Spectra Logic Corporation

HP StorageWorks Tape and Disk-to-disk Data Protection
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This guide provides a comprehensive look at the complete HP data protection and recovery solution offering. Choose the solution that best fits your business requirements and budget, and get the assurance you need—knowing your assets are protected.
Posted: 13 Aug 2009 | Published: 11 Aug 2009

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

Idera & Holistic Backup Management - Dynamic Duo of Server Backup
sponsored by Idera
WHITE PAPER: This white paper caters to your interest in where backup software is headed – a holistic approach to managing backups that your organization wants and needs backup software to deliver. Read on to discover 6 characteristics of a holistic solution.
Posted: 28 Jan 2014 | Published: 28 Jan 2014

Idera

DCIG Buyer's Guide: Deduplicating Backup Appliance Under $50K
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This resource presents its 2013 midrange deduplicating backup appliance buyer's guide for systems $50K and below. It puts at the fingertips of organizations a comprehensive list of deduplicating backup solutions and the features they offer in the form of detailed, standardized data sheets that can assist them in the important buying decision.
Posted: 16 Sep 2013 | Published: 16 Sep 2013

ExaGrid Systems, Inc.