PowerProtect Data Manager 19.6
USC Australia needed to modernize their data protection services for fast, reliable protection of valuable research data and support future cloud projects. They chose Dell EMC PowerProtect Data...
View ArticleNineteen Point Four
“It is a truth universally acknowledged that a computer in possession of good data, must be in want of a backup.” With apologies to Jane Austin. Introduction PowerProtect Data Manager 19.6 was released...
View ArticleBasics – Indexed File Recovery with NetWorker 19.4 NWUI
The HTML version of the NetWorker interface introduced file-level recovery options in 19.3. With 19.3 you got the option to do a file-browsed recovery from block-based backups and a named-file recovery...
View ArticleBasics – Compliance Retention with PowerProtect Data Manager
PowerProtect Data Manager uses a concept called promotion backups to help you create long-term retention backups. A promotion backup is where a backup in your regular retention cycle is ‘elevated’ to...
View ArticleBasics – Retiring Clients in NetWorker 19.4
One of the new features introduced in NetWorker 19.4 is the concept of a NetWorker client state. A client can either be: Active Retired, or Decommissioned An active client is one which continues to...
View ArticleNetWorker Volume Move
Introduced at the same time as NetWorker 19.4, the NetWorker Volume Move system allows you to migrate a backup volume… The post NetWorker Volume Move first appeared on Data Protection: Avamar,...
View ArticlePowerProtect DD Series Appliances Updates
It’s been a busy couple of months with data protection updates in the Dell Technologies family, and that’s continued with… The post PowerProtect DD Series Appliances Updates first appeared on Data...
View ArticleBasics – NetWorker AFTD on NAS
Someone recently asked me about using NetWorker to backup to a NAS, and how easy it would be to then… The post Basics – NetWorker AFTD on NAS first appeared on Data Protection: Avamar, NetWorker, Data...
View ArticleData Protection in 2020: Reflections
Or, the world is burning but data protection goes on. Did someone get the license plate of the year that… The post Data Protection in 2020: Reflections first appeared on Data Protection: Avamar,...
View ArticleSummer Holiday Adventures
My relaxing summer break is coming to a close, which means I’m days away from returning to work and the… The post Summer Holiday Adventures first appeared on Data Protection: Avamar, NetWorker, Data...
View ArticleThe 9 Essential Properties of Backup
Introduction What goes into making a backup? What are the traits that essential in order for it to be something… The post The 9 Essential Properties of Backup first appeared on Data Protection: Avamar,...
View ArticleWhy Data Classification in Backup is Pointless
You know that saying, “Data is the new oil”? If you work in IT and haven’t heard of it, I’d… The post Why Data Classification in Backup is Pointless first appeared on Data Protection: Avamar,...
View ArticleCyber Vaults need Robust Recovery Processes and Documentation
Let’s start with processes When I worked for BHP Information Technology in the 90s, there were travel policies that pretty… The post Cyber Vaults need Robust Recovery Processes and Documentation first...
View ArticleDreaming of 8-Bit: The Raspberry Pi 400
8-Bit Memories On November 15, 2020, I ordered a Raspberry Pi 400 kit. I’ve mentioned the order date because I… The post Dreaming of 8-Bit: The Raspberry Pi 400 first appeared on Data Protection Hub.
View ArticleNetWorker Basics – Let nsr_render_log B your friend
A post from a long time ago explained how you could enable realtime rendering of NetWorker logs from their raw… The post NetWorker Basics – Let nsr_render_log B your friend first appeared on Data...
View ArticleTools and Utilities Update
Utilities Do you remember CVS? While I’d previously been a fan of RCS, I switched to CVS very early after… The post Tools and Utilities Update first appeared on Data Protection Hub.
View ArticlePowerProtect Data Manager Filesystem Agent – Installation and Recovery
Introduction While PowerProtect Data Manager supports some important functions, like highly efficient VMware and database backups, we shouldn’t lose sight… The post PowerProtect Data Manager Filesystem...
View ArticleAvamar Basics – Working with Pre-Backup Commands
Introduction to Pre-Backup Commands In complex environments, pre- and post-backup commands can really help you out. Over the years, I’ve… The post Avamar Basics – Working with Pre-Backup Commands first...
View ArticleBad Things Happen
Bad Things Happened at OVH If you work in infrastructure, you probably saw some reference in the last week to… The post Bad Things Happen first appeared on Data Protection Hub.
View ArticleAvamar Basics – Command Line Restores using avtar
I admit, when I first encountered Avamar, some of my first impressions were a little jaded by my lengthy experience… The post Avamar Basics – Command Line Restores using avtar first appeared on Data...
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