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July 09, 2020 09 Jul'20
HubStor takes on Veeam, goes virtual with backup service

The HubStor backup and archive platform offers two types of models for its vSphere support. One customer called the platform an 'incredibly valuable' collection of functions.
June 14, 2017 14 Jun'17
New Quest data protection takes off with VROOM

Quest VROOM protects VMware and Hyper-V, and it provides DRaaS in Microsoft Azure. It's the vendor's first data protection product since Dell sold off the company.
March 31, 2017 31 Mar'17
Nakivo Backup & Replication v7 adds Hyper-V support

While historically targeting SMBs, Nakivo is looking to move up the enterprise ladder with its backup software. Its new backup capabilities include Hyper-V and vSphere 6.5 support.
September 01, 2016 01 Sep'16
Upgrades for VMware virtual servers added by Axcient, Veritas, Zerto

Axcient, Veritas and Zerto upgrade their software for VMware configurations. The upgrades center on data recovery, workflow automation and data dedupe for virtual servers.

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How VMware VDP 6.1 backs up, replicates and restores vSphere VMs

VSphere Data Protection 6.1 uses image-level backup, vStorage API integration and variable-length deduplication technology to protect vSphere data. Continue Reading
How to install and configure the vSphere Replication appliance

VMware vSphere Replication can help copy virtual machines from one host to another, or even one data center to another. Here's how to install and configure it. Continue Reading
Will instant VM recovery ever be truly instant?

The need for human interaction currently prevents the virtual machine recovery process from being more instantaneous. But that could change in the future. Continue Reading

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Next top data backup strategy could feature hyper-converged technology

The next big data backup strategy could involve hyper-converged offerings because of the options its software and hardware provide. Continue Reading
Sizing up vCloud Air DRaaS for midmarket companies

VMware's DR cloud service may be one viable alternative for an organization that can't afford to double its hardware setup. Continue Reading
Is software-based replication better for your DR setup?

Keeping your data safe from disaster with an on-premises product means deciding if hardware-based replication or software-based replication is a better fit for your company. Continue Reading

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An overview of VMware snapshots and how to manage them

In a VMware environment, you can use a snapshot to save a short-term image of a VM prior to patches or upgrades. However, too many snapshots can cause performance issues. Continue Reading
Top 8 VMware vSphere backup best practices

The architecture and operation of a virtual environment is different than a traditional backup environment and demands specific techniques. Learn top tips for backing up vSphere. Continue Reading
How do you use VMware replication for disaster recovery?

Admins can protect their data centers from disaster by replicating them to another location with vSphere Replication, which supports replication across sites and clusters. Continue Reading

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How to resolve 5 common VMware SRM error messages

You can use VMware Site Recovery Manager to protect your VMs and the apps that run on them. When SRM errors occur, follow these steps to easily resolve them. Continue Reading
Connect the dots to uncover Replication RPO violations

When attempting to troubleshoot an RPO violation in vSphere Replication, the underlying cause is oftentimes more complex than it appears on the surface. Continue Reading
How to troubleshoot VMware vSphere Replication issues

When problems occur with the tool you use to protect your data, it's imperative to track down the logs that can help restore order. Continue Reading