Tag Archives: Backup

LTFS Reality Check

  The fifth generation of the LTO (Linear Tape-Open) standard is known for its embracing of LTFS (Linear Tape File System). The goal of incorporating LTFS was to broaden LTO’s range of use, increase flexibility and facilitate the exchange and transport of data. It provides users disk-like access to browsing and OS level functionality without [...]

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Get Your Head Out of the Cloud Part 3: Final Words on the Cloud

Backup is essentially a type of insurance – insurance against the loss of data. Your backup provider is providing the regular SAVING of your data as the insurance benefit. But you also need a guarantee for RESTORING your data. This is a critical, but often overlooked point. In an emergency you need your data right [...]

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Get Your Head Out of the Cloud Part 2: Cloud Backup vs. Local Backup

Does data backup to the Cloud make sense and is it technically feasible? Consider these two important factors: (1) How much data must be saved each day or night and (2) What type of Internet connection is available? Example: You have 20GB of modified or new data per day. Your uploading speed is 8 Mbit/sec (1 [...]

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Get Your Head Out of the Cloud Part 1: Our Take on Cloud Computing

When we open our browsers in the morning for the latest news from the tech world, there is one topic that constantly follows us around. The Cloud. The Cloud has opened the door to many new services that we have come to love, and that are making our lives easier. We wouldn’t want to do [...]

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