Tape backup is the technology that everyone loves to hate. Commonly cited issues include the following:
1) Backup takes too long. Jobs don’t complete within the time expected, or fail to complete at all. Troubleshooting from error logs is a lengthy and time consuming process.
2) When backups do complete, anxiety about the restorability of data from tape is high. You can verify that the tape has been written, but not that the data can be restored when you need it.
3) Restoring a single file from a backup requires a lot of time and effort. Writing backups to disk requires a lot of spare disk capacity you may not have.
4) Not all systems that require backup are in the same subnetwork or even located in the same site. Given the complexity, tape backup is like herding cats.
5) Virtual machines are difficult backup targets. There are lots of ideas on the web about the best approach. How do I know which option is best if I’m not an expert?
In this free webcast, Steve Ritt, a veteran integrator, talks about the issues and explains best practices for making short work out of your backup program – based on real-world examples. If backup is a pain in your environment, Ritt explains what deploying the right software solution can do to fix your problems or sidestep them altogether. Register today!
Duration: 1 hour