Tape Backups White Papers

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Achieving Cost Savings in Backup with Deduplication
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: This document discusses that dollars and time currently consumed by existing tape libraries can be far better utilized by moving to disk back-up with deduplication.
Posted: 09 Jul 2010 | Published: 09 Jul 2010

ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Protecting Server Data in Small and Medium-sized Businesses
sponsored by Iron Mountain
WHITE PAPER: Read this white paper to learn how to successfully protect server data outside a centralized data center and focus on specific needs and requirements for SMBs.
Posted: 11 Jan 2010 | Published: 01 Sep 2006

Iron Mountain

Optimizing Performance and Maximizing Investments in Tape Storage Systems
sponsored by Fujifilm USA
WHITE PAPER: Fujifilm Tape Environment Analysis is the first vendor-agnostic, platform-neutral, comprehensive assessment for tape storage systems. It provides an assessment of the backup environment culminating in a report that includes recommendations to maximize existing resources, avoid unnecessary expenditures and ensure compliance requirements are met.
Posted: 27 Jul 2009 | Published: 27 Jul 2009

Fujifilm USA

iSCSI for TL-Series Tape Libraries
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: To supplement the growth in iSCSI SANs, Dell has introduced an iSCSI-to-SAS bridge card for the TL-series of tape libraries. This allows a customer to directly attach a tape backup target to their iSCSI 1Gb Ethernet SAN with little to no degradation in transfer speed. This white paper explores this setup and configuration.
Posted: 06 May 2009 | Published: 30 Sep 2008

DellEMC and Intel®

BMC Software Hybrid Copy Techniques
sponsored by BMC Software, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Because organizations are demanding 24x7 availability from their IMS, DB2®, and VSAM applications, it is imperative that those applications do not experience outages. Read this white paper to find out how BMC's Hybrid Copy techniques help for faster system recovery in the event of a local outage.
Posted: 17 Apr 2009 | Published: 17 Apr 2009

BMC Software, Inc.

The What, How and Where of Deduplication
sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation
WHITE PAPER: This white paper is as an introduction to data deduplication, answering the what, how, and where of this storage technique. Data deduplication is a method of reducing the amount of duplicate copies of data on your system. It makes a whole lot of sense - instead of storing multiple copies of an item, stores the data once.
Posted: 19 Mar 2009 | Published: 01 May 2008

Spectra Logic Corporation

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

Is Deduplication Right For You?
sponsored by Spectra Logic Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Is deduplication right for you? With all the industry excitement about data deduplication, this is a question you need to ask. This paper reviews the specific benefits of deduplication and how you can evaluate your organization's data in terms of deduplication's potential advantages.
Posted: 19 Mar 2009 | Published: 01 May 2008

Spectra Logic Corporation

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

HP Data Protector Software Advanced Backup to Disk Integration with Virtual Tape Libraries White Paper
sponsored by Hewlett Packard Enterprise
WHITE PAPER: This white paper provides a better understanding of the integration of HP Data Protector Software with Virtual Tape Libraries by utilizing the Advanced Backup to Disk functionality available with the HP Data Protector Software.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Published: 10 Dec 2008

Hewlett Packard Enterprise

ExaGrid: A Scalable Approach to Disk-based Backup
sponsored by ExaGrid Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Looking for a new disk-based backup solution? Download this Taneja Group white paper to learn some key criteria to consider when evaluating disk-based data protection vendors and how one company matches up against these criteria.
Posted: 20 Nov 2008 | Published: 20 Oct 2008

ExaGrid Systems, Inc.

Time-addressable and Event-addressable Storage: Combining Snapshots and Data Journaling for True Continuous Data Protection
sponsored by American Megatrends Inc.
WHITE PAPER: Although there are many different ideas of what CDP is, it is clear that it must protect data in a manner that is both time-addressable and event-addressable. This white paper explains what this means and gives an overview of effective CDP ...
Posted: 04 Apr 2008 | Published: 14 Mar 2008

American Megatrends Inc.

ENHANCING YOUR IT ENVIRONMENT USING SNAPSHOTS
sponsored by DellEMC and Intel®
WHITE PAPER: Snapshots help you improve the productivity and reliability of your backups because they are fast, flexible and affordable. Read this white paper to learn more about snapshot technologies and the benefits they deliver.
Posted: 18 Mar 2008 | Published: 17 Mar 2008

DellEMC and Intel®

Deduplication Comes of Age
sponsored by NetApp
WHITE PAPER: The capacity of storage systems is rising at a breathtaking pace and using storage as efficiently as possible is critical. Read this white paper to learn about a new deduplication technology that can help you improve efficiency and save space - up ...
Posted: 11 Sep 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2007

NetApp

Best Practices in SAN Migration
sponsored by QLogic Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Overwhelming data growth has caused many storage administrators to move from older, legacy SANs to newer and more robust solutions. This white paper provides best practices and guidelines to follow when migrating to a new SAN technology.
Posted: 28 Aug 2007 | Published: 01 Mar 2007

QLogic Corporation

The Starting Point for Backup Recovery and Archive
sponsored by EMC Corporation
WHITE PAPER: Are you in the midst of planning how to meet your backup, recovery and archiving needs? This white paper explains key methods for assessing a backup environment and determining the right technology to execute your strategy.
Posted: 08 Jun 2007 | Published: 01 Sep 2006

EMC Corporation

Cisco Business Continuance Solutions
sponsored by Cisco Systems, Inc.
WHITE PAPER: A robust business continuance plan includes technology solutions to address recovery and data protection needs of business-critical applications.
Posted: 03 Oct 2006 | Published: 01 Aug 2006

Cisco Systems, Inc.

Archive Security in a Tiered Storage Environment
sponsored by Plasmon
WHITE PAPER: Find out how to identify potential security risks and review various storage technologies and business operations that balance the security requirements of long term archiving with overall cost and operation of the archive.
Posted: 06 Sep 2006 | Published: 24 Aug 2006

Plasmon