Tape Heads

EGUIDE: This tutorial will cover the latest developments in tape storage systems and review the major differences between backup software vs. archiving software. The benefits of tape storage systems, including long-term data archiving will also be discussed.

Posted: 17 May 2012 | Published: 17 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: It’s time to bring your views of tape up to date as the future for tape technology has never been brighter. Today’s tape technologies combined with disk technologies in a strategic blended implementation can help users address a myriad of objectives including performance, compliance, security, cost, energy consumption, archive and data protection.

Posted: 08 May 2012 | Published: 08 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: This solution brief discusses the backup and archive challenges that SMBs face and how tape storage solutions from IBM help companies cost-effectively ensure continuous operations, solve backup and archive problems, and address regulatory compliance.

Posted: 08 May 2012 | Published: 08 May 2012

EGUIDE: This SearchStorage.com E-Guide is here to help you make the transition from tape to disk as smooth as possible. Read on as backup expert Brien Posey offers insight into the 7 steps that you need to follow in order to have a fast, stress-free transition.

Posted: 04 May 2012 | Published: 04 May 2012

WHITE PAPER: Check out these best practices to get the most out of your tape backups. Discover keys to help you define your needs and ensure future success by establishing regular testing of recovery procedures. Also included is a breakdown of tape's lifecycle to help you better understand the backup process, and tips for proper tape handling and transport.

Posted: 24 Feb 2012 | Published: 24 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: Check out this E-Guide for today's best tape handling practices. Learn how to avoid disaster when dealing with tape backup systems, and discover keys to avoiding data loss when using tape for backup. Read on to learn more.

Posted: 21 Feb 2012 | Published: 21 Feb 2012

EGUIDE: Despite the rumors, tape remains a viable economic part of the data storage hierarchy due to its lower cost per GB, decreased operating expenses and reduced energy costs. Check out this SearchStorage.com E-Guide to hear storage guru Rich Castagna’s take on tape and what role it can play in your data center today.

Posted: 14 Dec 2011 | Published: 14 Dec 2011

EGUIDE: Reusing tape in your enterprise can be an unclear task. When should a tape be retired from rotation? Is there a way to track backup tape passes? Read this SearchDataBackup.com E-Guide to find out the answer to these questions and more and discover how to get the most out of your tape technology by following these best practices for reusing tape.

Posted: 10 Aug 2011 | Published: 10 Aug 2011

WHITE PAPER: In a GFS scheme the daily backup tapes should probably be replaced each year or so and the weekly and monthly tapes (assuming the monthly tapes aren't archived) accordingly. Read this tutorial to find out so much more.

Posted: 17 Sep 2010 | Published: 17 Sep 2010

CASE STUDY: With a large IT backbone and growing backup challenges, Kronos decided it needed to upgrade its data protection infrastructure. After evaluating several alternatives, the company chose to deploy Quantum’s Scalar i2000 enterprise tape library.

Posted: 08 Oct 2009 | Published: 08 Oct 2009

CASE STUDY: The company’s previous tape system wasn’t meeting Cornerstone’s needs, particularly with 50 percent annual data growth. Cornerstone selected the Quantum Scalar i500 intelligent tape library platform due to its modularity, speed and the ability to move to LTO-4 tapes.

Posted: 08 Oct 2009 | Published: 08 Oct 2009