One alternative is to back up data on disk, which is inherently faster than tape. Some users are taking an extra step by adding tape to the mix, creating disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) backup systems.

LAS VEGAS -- Nexsan Technologies has introduced InfiniSAN D2D disk-to-disk backup, an enterprise-class storage solution that attempts to lower storage TCO by eschewing expensive tape backup hardware ...

In their push to change the way corporate data centers back up their data, the vendors often leave in their wake confusion as to the viability of hard disk as a tape substitute. >> A new breed ...

Taking another step into data storage, Microsoft on Friday unveiled software for backing up files on disk-based systems. The product, dubbed System Center Data Protection Manager, is designed to tempt ...

The gospel of disk has been preached for so long now that disk seems to be the inevitable choice for backup technology. But observers throughout the tech world say there still are plenty of reasons to ...

What you will learn from this tip: The limitations of disk-to-disk backup and how to overcome them by using D2D in combination with other media. Disk-to-disk backup has become increasingly popular, ...

For enterprises seeking to escape the challenges of managing and maintaining tape backup architectures, disk-to-disk backup has been nothing short of a godsend. By replacing tape with disk for nightly ...

SAN ANTONIO--(BUSINESS WIRE)--Jungle Disk today announced it has acquired SafetyNet, the first backup for QuickBooks Online, from Jobber, a cloud and mobile software platform for home service ...

Disk-based backup has been making a name for itself this past year especially since costs continue to drop. SearchStorage.com's readers have come to us seeking answers on the best way to implement ...

It’s a gross understatement to say that disk has taken the backup world by storm. Whether the goal is to complement and improve tape performance or to replace tape altogether, it’s safe to say that no ...