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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Experts detail cloud backup market evolution, where it's headed

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high availability (HA)

High availability (HA) is the ability of a system to operate continuously without failing for a designated period of time. Continue Reading
How to create snapshots for Azure VMs and managed disks

Learn best practices for creating VM snapshots in Microsoft Azure. Follow along with these step-by-step examples to try in your Azure environment. Continue Reading
Build a cloud resiliency strategy with these best practices

Implement these tips and strategies to minimize downtime and support resiliency in your cloud-based organization. Continue Reading

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What is hybrid cloud? Everything you need to know

A hybrid cloud is a cloud computing environment that uses a mix of on-premises, private cloud and third-party, public cloud services with orchestration between these platforms. Continue Reading
Examine these 21 top cloud backup services for business

Before selecting a service from a cloud backup provider, identify your organization's specific needs, including which features are important for security and data management. Continue Reading
Why is high availability important in cloud computing?

How many "nines" does your own cloud app really need? High availability is still an important factor in a cloud SLA, but uptime needs vary for each service and company. Continue Reading

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COVID-19 and the cloud: How to maintain systems resilience

Kishore Durg explains how enterprises can leverage systems resilience to ensure that they don't experience any cloud disruptions during the pandemic. Continue Reading
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

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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