Backup, recovery, and data protection are hard. Really hard. As an architect of backup systems among other tech, I can say that there are rarely simple architectures…… Read more “Need help with complex Backup/DR?”
Tag: Backup
IT lessons we should take from the Covid experience
This experience has brought into stark relief the gaps we’ve neglected in our data centers. While I have hopes for lessons learned, particularly around what I’ve perceived…… Read more “IT lessons we should take from the Covid experience”
HCI #4 Storage, Replication, and Backups
This is the fourth post of my series on hyperconverged infrastructure (HCI) architectural design and decision-making. For my money, the differences between these diverse systems is a…… Read more “HCI #4 Storage, Replication, and Backups”
Druva gets some key recognition from Forrester
The backup space, about which I’ve written many times, is changing. This blog post will explain one of the major shifts in the space (toward the cloud…… Read more “Druva gets some key recognition from Forrester”
Copy Data Management has a new player
Last week, I had the rare opportunity to take place in a new hire orientation for the DPS team at DellEMC, to learn about the new IDPA…… Read more “Copy Data Management has a new player”
Datrium delivers converged architecture in a very different way
We’re used to, at this point, the concept of HyperConverged, a model wherein Storage, Compute and often network is built into an appliance of modular approach. Once…… Read more “Datrium delivers converged architecture in a very different way”
The true value of data: Part II – The Metadata for Backups
As I look at the space surrounding storage, backup, and analytics today, the one thing that truly sets these pieces apart, in my opinion, is metadata. I…… Read more “The true value of data: Part II – The Metadata for Backups”
Druva updates and Cloud Native Data Management
I had an opportunity to get briefed on the product status for Druva ( Druva.com ) recently. They’ve taken the approach to DR/Backup in a completely different…… Read more “Druva updates and Cloud Native Data Management”
Orchestration Considerations on Disaster Recovery As A Service
In previous posts, I’ve explored differing aspects of concerns regarding orchestrations from a management level on Application Deployment, particularly in hybrid environments, and what to both seek…… Read more “Orchestration Considerations on Disaster Recovery As A Service”
