


The amount of change data that has to be processed and archived is larger.Operations can consume large amounts of bandwidth and utilize server resources to accomplish the task.
#BACKUP REPLICATION ARCHIVE#
Backup files can be recovered for as long as you wish to retain the archive.Backup files can be compressed to save space and exist on slower, cheaper, commodity storage.

They are typically used for everything within a business whether its a desktop or critical application or server. They do not however, ensure business continuity as data recovery is a much slower process.īackups focus on long-term archival of business data, requiring a tape library and a determined place to store archived tapes. They are a comparatively inexpensive way to prevent total data loss. Backupsīackups involve making a copy or copies (snapshots) of your data and storing it elsewhere during a pre-determined point-in-time. This issue, we will provide a side by side comparison of backup vs replication to help your business to decide if you need backup, replication, or if it would be beneficial to have both. The first issue of our newsletter discussed what the cloud has to offer your business and how it can help you achieve your business goals: cost savings, agility, & competitive advantage IF implemented and managed correctly. Welcome back to our Cloud Confident Newsletter! Our goal is to help IT professionals become cloud confident by sharing best practices, tips and tricks, and new offerings for complete data protection.
