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Tape Backups

ALSO CALLED: Data Backups, Backup-to-Tape, and Backup to Tape
DEFINITION: In computers, tape backup is the ability to periodically copy the contents of all or a designated amount of data from its usual storage device to a tape cartridge device so that, in the event of a hard disk crash or comparable failure, the data will not be lost.  … 
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Disaster Recovery Basics
sponsored by Dell, Inc.
PODCAST: This expert Podcast will answer frequently asked questions about disaster recovery.
Posted: 12 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 12 Dec 2008
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Podcast: How to compare data deduplication products
sponsored by Data Domain
PODCAST: Invest your time wisely by taking a few minutes to download this expert Podcast that explores key tips on how to evaluate and measure deduplication service providers.
Posted: 10 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 10 Dec 2008
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Best Practices for Disaster Recovery Testing
sponsored by Dell | EqualLogic
VIDEO: In this Videocast, Jon talks about why companies need a DR plan, the best ways to test a DR plan and some of the key challenges to implementing effective DR.
Posted: 05 Dec 2008 | Premiered: 05 Dec 2008
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Backup 101: Tips You Need to Simplify Disaster Recovery and Continuity
sponsored by Compellent
WEBCAST: Join this live Webcast to learn how to design and develop a Disaster Recovery strategy that works for your budget.
Posted: 01 Dec 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Disaster Recovery Services FAQ
sponsored by i365, A Seagate Company
PODCAST: Dick Benton, senior consultant with Glasshouse Technologies, answers frequently asked questions about outsourcing disaster recovery in this podcast.
Posted: 12 Nov 2008 | Premiered: 11 Nov 2008
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Talking Storage with Fred Moore
sponsored by CA
WEBCAST: This webcast, featuring Fred Moore, highlights protection, management, compliance, and a variety of other storage topics.
Posted: 12 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Reducing IT Budget Costs with Data Protection
sponsored by InMage Systems
WEBCAST: In this Webcast, you'll discover effective and efficient ways for successful data backup in your business.
Posted: 11 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Data Deduplication Made Simple
sponsored by Data Domain
WEBCAST: Data deduplication is rapidly becoming a core fundamental of any storage system, and the implications go far beyond backup applications. Take this opportunity to learn the key differences between deduplication technologies available today.
Posted: 06 Nov 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Tape Encryption FAQ
sponsored by Sony Electronics Inc.
PODCAST: This Podcast, featuring storage expert Pierre Dorian, addresses the key concerns regarding tape encryption and the benefits it offers.
Posted: 29 Oct 2008 | Premiered: 29 Oct 2008
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Untangling Data Deduplication
sponsored by Overland Storage
VIDEOCAST: In this videocast, analyst and industry veteran Arun Taneja uncovers some of the important basics and trends related to data deduplication.
Posted: 09 Jul 2008 | Premiered: 09 Jul 2008, 09:00 EDT (13:00 GMT)
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Control distributed data
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEO: Evaluating data distribution solutions can be a painstaking process. To help you sort through the clutter, take some advice from legendary British comic, John Cleese, as he shares his excitement on one such solution.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 25 Jun 2008
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IT People Testify
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEO: It is critical these days that you have your eDiscovery strategies and solutions in place. Learn about an eDiscovery solution from legendary British comic, John Cleese, as he explains the importance of eDiscovery benefits of this solution.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 25 Jun 2008
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Email management suite
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEO: Email management solutions are designed to simplify your email management complexities. In this brief Videocast, legendary British comic, John Cleese, explains why you should want a total email management suite.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 25 Jun 2008
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Data Protection solutions tour
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEOCAST: Does data security keep you up at night? Learn about a solution you can use, as legendary British comic, John Cleese gives a quick outline on the features of an efficient new data protection solution.
Posted: 26 Jun 2008 | Premiered: 25 Jun 2008
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Best Practices: Implementing Advanced Backup to Disk Solutions
sponsored by Hewlett-Packard Company
WEBCAST: Advancements in technology and price reductions have made it possible to use disk together with tape to improve data protection. Read this white paper to learn how to implement this technology into your organization and the benefits that can be realized.
Posted: 20 Mar 2008 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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Protect stolen laptops
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEO: If your laptop gets stolen, how can you make sure that the data on your computer is protected? Get an example of how one solution ensures complete protection of your laptop data in this Videocast, featuring legendary British comic, John Cleese.
Posted: 12 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 12 Mar 2008
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Millions of emails
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEO: None of us have the capability to sift through the millions of emails that come into our organization and pick out the important information. Learn about solutions that can help in this brief Videocast featuring legendary British comic, John Cleese.
Posted: 12 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 12 Mar 2008
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Getting Executives in Trouble
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEO: Rather than hire more and more employees to manage your digital storage, you can outsource these tasks to a more knowledgeable contact. In this Videocast, legendary British comic, John Cleese gives advice on how you can do this.
Posted: 12 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 12 Mar 2008
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Data outside the data center
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEO: Why is data outside of the data center so hard to control? Find out here, as legendary British comic, John Cleese gives his insight to some of the most pressing questions surrounding data management today.
Posted: 12 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 12 Mar 2008
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Digital Archiving solutions tour
sponsored by Iron Mountain Digital
VIDEO: Managing electronic records can be a painstaking task, but it is essential in organizations today. Learn how to simplify this task, as comedian John Cleese outlines the features and benefits of an efficient new electronic management solution.
Posted: 12 Mar 2008 | Premiered: 12 Mar 2008
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Disk-to-Disk Backup for Small and Medium-Sized Businesses
sponsored by StoreVault, a Division of NetApp
PODCAST: Today, many SMBs are moving to networked storage. Along with the increase of reliability and performance they got from making the switch to networked storage, many of these SMBs are now able to create an efficient backup and restore strategy.
Posted: 04 Sep 2007 | Premiered: 04 Sep 2007
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Move the Data, not the Media: How to Solve the Remote Office Data Protection Challenge
sponsored by Avamar Technologies
WEBCAST: Industry experts will discuss the challenges of moving data on tape to the benefits of disk-based data protection for your remote offices and laptop users.
Posted: 02 May 2006 | Premiered: Available On Demand
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TAPE BACKUPS DEFINITION (continued): …  Tape backup can be done manually or, with appropriate software, be programmed to happen automatically.

Tape backup systems exist for needs ranging from backing up the hard disk on a personal computer to backing up large amounts of storage for archiving and disaster recovery purposes in a large enterprise as part of a storage area network (SAN), usually combining a hardware and software package. For personal computer tape backup, the Onstream USB … 
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