Setting up a Tape Backup Strategy for your Business by Linus Chang
So you know a little bit about tape backup, but you're wondering how to set up a tape backup strategy for your business. Well, let's take a look at 3 simple steps to setting up a complete backup solution. Step 1: Purchase your tape backup hardware Firstly, purchase the tape backup hardware. ... If you need to perform file server backup (or Exchange Server backup or SQL Server backup) for small business, then one of the following tape drives should suffice: * Travan cartridge drive (up to 10 Gb) * DDS tape backup drive (up to 20 Gb) * DDS tape backup drive with hardware data compression...

Alternatives to Tape Backup by Linus Chang
You may ask, isn't tape an anachronism in the age of optical disks, removable hard drives and a plethora of whiz-bang, random-access storage media? In many ways it is, but because of the nature of backup it doesn't really matter that tape is slow and sequential-access. ... Rather than purchasing specialist REV backup software and NAS backup software, your choice in software should allow backup to numerous devices. ... However, if you have any problems with tape backup, you'll probably be interested to know that there are several alternatives to tape.

An Introduction to Tape Backup by Linus Chang
If you run a small business, chances are you're saving important files to a server. But what happens when disaster strikes? How are you ensuring that your files won't be lost? Many people fail to realize that the loss of files could cripple their business. ... * Full -- all files, system data * Differential -- all files added or changed since the last full backup * Incremental -- all files added or changed since the last full, differential or incremental backup * Daily -- all files added or changed on the day of the backup A Full backup will copy all files and system data to the...

Tape Data Recovery Software by Nehaa Gupta
Tape drives are installed in the cleanest environment and require high quality, cleaning on a regular basis, and proper handling of the tape media. Improper or poor usage, handling, and storing of tape drives lead to tape drive corruptions or damages. ... Tape media can get damage or corrupt due to mishandling, improper usage, damaged tape headers, erased tape drives, broken or de-spooled backup tapes, failed backup systems and tape libraries, unexpected system shutdowns or system failures. ... The tape drives need clean environment because when a tape is installed to a tape drive, the...

Choosing a Tape Drive by Linus Chang
Tape drives remain the leading technology used by organizations for backup and archiving. However, the plethora of tape drives on the market can make choosing the appropriate tape drive a confusing task. How do you select a tape drive that satisfies your needs without blowing the budget? ... If you choose wisely, you should end up with a tape drive that fulfils your organization's tape backup and archiving needs, without blowing the budget. ... Select a tape drive that is capable of completing a backup job within your window of opportunity.

Are Hard Drives Better for Backups than CD/DVDs or Tapes? by Buddy Shearer
Are hard drives better for backups than CD/DVDs or Tapes? Tapes have issues and so do CD/DVDs. Well, on thing is for sure. These are better than nothing. In fact, a thumb drive or USB drive is better than nothing but weigh all of the facts before you come to any conclusion. ... In fact, tape drives wear out faster than hard drives plus they get filthy. ... The reason is their internal software. ... Try that with a tape. ... I do not care what the manufacturer says a tape will wear out. ... It is true a tape can be zapped with a magnetic but a CD/DVD should not be hurt by one.

Protecting Today’s Data Dependant Firm by Bud Stoddard
Protecting Today’s Data Dependant Firm By Bud Stoddard, President & CEO, AmeriVault Corp.   Most everything that is done in a law firm today, from email to preparing court documents to billing clients and keeping their information current, requires the use of the computer through which... Let’s review:   Tape backup requires personnel and human intervention which can mean success or failure – think about the last time Bob forgot to put the backup tape in. ...   Because tape backup has been around for years and on the surface it may seem inexpensive, most law firm IS/IT...

Is Your Organization at Risk Without a Sufficient Backup and Recovery System? by Terri Roeslmeier
What if you lost physical access to your office? Could you be back in business at another location within a couple of days? If not, you should explore cost-effective, reliable backup choices. No one ever thinks it could happen to them. Yet, we have all seen and possibly experienced the... Running a backup tape and keeping it off site is just the beginning of the process. ... Having a sound plan in place extends farther than simply running a tape every night (which by the way is mandatory step one in the process).

3 Ways Computers Can Hurt Your Ministry - Part 1 - Ineffective Data Backups by Donnie Schexnayder
Our computers have become almost indispensable ministry tools. What would you do if the worst happened and you had to function without your computers? Would your ministry survive? This article is the first in a 3-part series on how to protect your ministry from serious computer-related loss. ... I recommend using enterprise-quality backup software to perform your data backups. ... Use a different tape or disk for each backup you make and then label them by date, and you will soon have a library of archived data backups you can restore from as needed.

Quick System Restore with ASR Backups by Linus Chang
ASR (Automated System Recovery) is a feature available on the Windows XP Pro and Windows Server 2003 operating systems for quick and efficient system backup and restore. Typically, the restore process involves reinstalling the operating system and configuring all physical storage to their... ASR backups are written to a backup medium, such as tape, which can then be used to restore the system to its prior state. ... ASR significantly automates the process of rebuilding the system, thus allowing you to fully restore your system quickly and efficiently in the event of an emergency or...