Survey says: IT pros find backup battle tough

Data Protection Digest A roundup of data protection content from TechTarget's network |Apr. 4, 2019 FEATURED STORY Study shows major data protection challenges include cost Johnny Yu, Senior News Writer A recent Dell EMC study put the cost of downtime for relatively small amounts of data in the millions. These results show that modern data protection needs some changes to avoid even bigger expenses down the line. (SearchDataBackup) Advertisement NEWS   Backblaze backup pays off for software firm Backblaze cloud backup provides endpoint data protection to Talisys, a financial software company. Benefits for the company include the cost structure and ease of use. (SearchDataBackup)   Storware adds backup support for OpenShift, CloudForms VProtect 3.7 data protection software now protects Red Hat OpenShift containers and CloudForms. Also known as "Multiverse," the software is part of Storware's strategy to protect as many open virtualization platforms as possible. (SearchDataBackup)   XenData's cloud storage adds a dash of Wasabi By adding the option to back up data to the Wasabi cloud, XenData provides a cheaper method for customers looking to avoid pricey egress fees. (SearchDataBackup)   Everbridge launches unified communication and response app With Everbridge Crisis Management, the vendor will enable workers to see and update the jobs associated with a given emergency through integrated communication and response. (SearchDisasterRecovery) EXPERT ADVICE   Should you make the change to snapshot backups? Snapshots offer significantly easier and faster backups than a traditional backup system can provide. However, not all snapshot systems are alike, and not all of them have what it takes to replace a full backup. (SearchDataBackup)   Choosing the right DRaaS provider DR as a service is becoming a prominent data protection tool, and for good reason. But with so many provider options, it's easy to get overwhelmed. What should you look for in a DRaaS provider? (SearchDisasterRecovery)   A recent history of ransomware recovery As ransomware continues to evolve, so must the methods to recover from and prevent an attack. With strategies like the attack loop neutralizing backups, recovery is no easy task. (SearchDisasterRecovery)   How to fix 5 common Backup Exec errors Backup Exec has a reputation as one of the more reliable backup products on the market, but errors can occur. Here we discuss five of the most common Backup Exec error codes and how to resolve them. (SearchDataBackup) About This E-Newsletter This e-newsletter is published by the TechTarget network. To unsubscribe from Data Protection Digest, click here. Please note, this will not affect any other subscriptions you have signed up for. TechTarget Storage Media Group, 275 Grove Street, Newton, MA 02466. Contact: webmaster@techtarget.com Copyright 2017 TechTarget. All rights reserved.