Protecting critical information is becoming a growing business challenge as the amount of data continues to increase at alarming rates. The pervasive use of computer resources throughout business operations continues to increase the volume and importance of business data for today's small and medium-sized business (SMBs).

This paper will help you examine current methods of server data protection, and steps in evaluating disk-based server backup solutions for SMBs designed to optimize server programs, including:

• Differences between tape-based vs. disk-based solutions
• Key characteristics in evaluating disk-based backup solutions
• Common goals for protecting critical business data

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.