High availability and disaster recovery

A sound strategy around high availability and disaster recovery is a must in every enterprise -- especially for production workloads that can't afford downtime. Apply the tips and advice in this section to build resiliency into cloud architectures and prepare for a range of disaster recovery scenarios.

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High availability and disaster recovery News

December 30, 2019 30 Dec'19
Vendors detail cloud-based backup past, present, future

As part of TechTarget's 20th anniversary, we're looking at some of the top trends and technologies over those years. Here, vendors that offer cloud backup discuss this newer trend.
November 14, 2019 14 Nov'19
AWS, Azure and Google peppered with outages in same week

Cloud outages hit AWS, Microsoft Azure and Google Cloud within the past week, an outcome that suggests customers must take a more sophisticated approach to ensure maximum uptime.
September 26, 2019 26 Sep'19
Experts detail cloud backup market evolution, where it's headed

As part of TechTarget's 20th anniversary, we're taking a look at some of the top trends and technologies in IT over those years. Here, experts discuss the newer cloud backup trend.
September 09, 2019 09 Sep'19
Microsoft extends Azure networking with satellite connections

Microsoft Azure customers can now tap satellite internet providers through the private Azure ExpressRoute service. The move follows the release of AWS Ground Station in May.

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Try an Azure Site Recovery setup for DR needs

Administrators who need some assurance that mission-critical workloads will stay up when trouble strikes can try out Microsoft's cloud-based disaster recovery service. Continue Reading
Review these hybrid cloud connectivity best practices

Private and public clouds stress networks in different ways and don't always play well together. Here's what you need to know to set up a cost-effective hybrid cloud network architecture. Continue Reading
How has backup as a service evolved and improved?

The backup-as-a-service platform is a popular use of cloud-based infrastructure. With new products and features launching, it's important to plan out your BaaS environment. Continue Reading

Evaluate High availability and disaster recovery Vendors & Products

Weigh the pros and cons of technologies, products and projects you are considering.

How much cloud uptime do you need?

While service uptime is an important factor within a cloud SLA, the amount of required uptime varies from application to application and company to company. Continue Reading
Where cloud-based disaster recovery is headed in 2020

To understand how the cloud will be used for disaster recovery in 2020, it will help to look at its recent trajectory. While growth is inevitable, there are bumps along the way. Continue Reading
How much cloud does an IT disaster recovery plan need?

It's not easy to get the right mix of traditional and cloud-based DR resources. Here's how to strike a balance between what's effective and what's affordable. Continue Reading

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Optimize data protection as a service with these tips

A cloud-based data protection platform can make critical tasks easier on your organization. These tips help you make the most of this valuable service. Continue Reading
How to handle data management in the cloud

Managing data in the cloud can result in cost and management complexities. But you can also use the technology to get a deeper understanding of your data. Continue Reading
3 cloud-based data management challenges

Your organization has data in the cloud, but there are still concerns as to how you and your data protection vendor manage that data to maintain performance and costs. Continue Reading

Problem Solve High availability and disaster recovery Issues

We’ve gathered up expert advice and tips from professionals like you so that the answers you need are always available.

How cloud backup can help remote workers

As a result of the coronavirus pandemic, some companies that were hesitant before may finally push the button for cloud backup. Remote data is a solid use case. Continue Reading
Overcome these common cloud bursting challenges

Cloud bursting might seem like a great way to handle traffic spikes, but it's rife with complications. Still, it's not impossible. Incorporate these strategies in your IT plans to get your hybrid cloud up and running. Continue Reading
Important questions about DRaaS you're not asking your vendor

Not all DRaaS vendors are created equal. Expose any weaknesses and shortcomings in your current or prospective providers by asking the following questions. Continue Reading