Virtual Machine Backups

WHITE PAPER: This report defines storage-centric virtualized infrastructure, its opportunity and use cases, and the emerging vendor landscape that IT infrastructure and operations groups should evaluate as they pursue the software-defined data center.

Posted: 08 May 2013 | Published: 20 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper discusses what to look for in a virtualization protection solution and explores the features and benefits of both separate and unified solutions for protecting the virtual components of a modern infrastructure. Read on to discover the total cost of ownership of these two types of solutions and learn the ins and outs of each.

Posted: 07 May 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: This two-page white paper explores why one vendor's new data protection and recovery solution stands out from the rest and provides feature like, snapshot management, archiving, deduplication, replication, search, reporting and more all from a single platform to keep up with today's highly virtualized industry.

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 | Published: 25 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper introduces a VMware data protection tool designed to support backup and recovery for virtual environments.

Posted: 04 Apr 2013 | Published: 04 Apr 2013

WHITE PAPER: This resource examines the top three backup techniques being utilized in today's VMware environments and analyzes the advantages and disadvantages of each. In addition, discover an innovative backup technology that can improve data protection in your virtual environment.

Posted: 29 Mar 2013 | Published: 29 Mar 2013

WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents the Tivoli Storage Manager solution from IBM; continue on to see how it eliminates the challenges of data backup and protection of virtual machines.

Posted: 27 Mar 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, access the breakdown of three major myths about agent vs. agentless virtual machine backup and recovery. Read on to find the pros and cons of each method and explanations of three "facts" you might know!

Posted: 25 Feb 2013 | Published: 31 Oct 2012

WHITE PAPER: Access this white paper to explore eight reasons one backup for your physical and virtual machines is better than two solutions for each respective environment.

Posted: 14 Feb 2013 | Published: 14 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: Check out this short white paper from Storage Switzerland to gain a full understanding of what the VM Backup solution needs from its storage target, and if complementing your VM backup with cloud storage is the right choice for your organization.

Posted: 30 Jan 2013 | Published: 28 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: In this paper, VMware vExpert Greg Shields discusses the advantages and disadvantages of 4 approaches to DR and introduces a solution that unifies file, VM and data center recovery with a single solution, automates recovery to a few clicks for less stress during disaster events and improves RTO and RPO through direct replication.

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 | Published: 18 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: Download this white paper to explore IT expert Bill Kleyman's perspectives on planning for disk-based backup systems, understanding your unique data recovery demands, disk-based backup in distributed data centers and more.

Posted: 18 Jan 2013 | Published: 18 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: There are key questions to ask about your data center when preparing to implement Hyper-V. This paper provides the answers, on subjects like storage strategy, capturing backups, deduplication and disaster recovery.

Posted: 17 Jan 2013 | Published: 17 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: There′s more to protecting the virtual machines in your VMware or Hyper-V environment than HA technologies. In this new white paper, Greg Shields explains common pitfalls of current backup strategies and what you can do to protect your VMs the right way.

Posted: 16 Jan 2013 | Published: 16 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: This paper discusses critical details of backup policy in the virtualized era. Read on to learn new strategies for designing a backup plan, including details on what, how, and where to back up.

Posted: 16 Jan 2013 | Published: 16 Jan 2013

WHITE PAPER: Virtualization is a powerful technology- you just have to make sure that you understand not only the rewards but also the consequences of uninformed decisions. Access this helpful white paper which explores 6 myths surrounding VMware and Hyper-V. Make sure that you're not going down the wrong path with your virtualization project.

Posted: 04 Dec 2012 | Published: 04 Dec 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the most important factors to consider for ensuring availability in virtual environments, and how to best manage backup and recovery operations across your virtual and physical infrastructure. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 06 Sep 2012 | Published: 06 Sep 2012

WHITE PAPER: This short white paper explores key questions you need to ask as you migrate to the virtualized environment to ensure your data remains safe and that you are able to fully reap the benefits that virtualization offers. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 04 Sep 2012 | Published: 30 Dec 2011

WHITE PAPER: This white paper reveals how you can adopt a unified backup solution that eliminates the cumbersome process of cobbling together tools from multiple vendors for VMware backup, Hyper-V, the physical hosts they run on, the backup of the backup server, and deduplication. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 | Published: 31 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: Without proper virtual data protection and management policies, VM sprawl can overtake the environment and impact the efficiency of backup and recovery processes.  Access this informative resource to learn how to implement effective data protection policies.

Posted: 26 Jul 2012 | Published: 26 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: This buyer's guide provides a comprehensive list of virtual server backup software solutions available today and explores what features they offer in the form of detailed, standardized data sheets that can assist you in making an informed decision in regards to your backup and recovery solutions.

Posted: 29 Apr 2013 | Published: 28 Feb 2013

WHITE PAPER: This 1-page resource reveals how Symantec Backup Exec 2012 with V-Ray technology delivers superior backup and recovery for VMware and Microsoft Hyper-V as well as a host of features unmatched by competitive products. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 10 Aug 2012 | Published: 30 Apr 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper explores the storage challenges that typically hamper the proper functioning of a virtual infrastructure and compromise VM density. Read now to learn more.

Posted: 13 Jul 2012 | Published: 09 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: This white paper presents a virtual replication solution that protects virtual machines at the disk format file level, which prevents management and TCO challenges associated with array-based replication. Discover how your organization can take advantage of features like non-disruptive process, virtual protection groups and more.

Posted: 11 Jul 2012 | Published: 11 Jul 2012

WHITE PAPER: Gain insight into backup for virtual machines and physical servers in this 10-tip guide.

Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: Get Greg Shields' answers to agent-based vs. agentless VMware and Hyper-V backup questions in this white paper.

Posted: 25 May 2012 | Published: 25 May 2012