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

July 15, 2019 15 Jul'19
HYCU Protégé offers multi-cloud disaster recovery, migration

HYCU is seeking to make the process of multi-cloud data protection and migration more seamless. While many organizations use multiple clouds, they can lead to complexity issues.
June 27, 2019 27 Jun'19
Cloud data management finding its place as volumes soar sky high

Is a cloud data management platform right for your organization? Experts discuss its benefits and drawbacks as more data moves to the cloud for a variety of uses.
May 10, 2019 10 May'19
Microsoft to reduce Azure outages with Project Tardigrade

Microsoft's plans to make Azure more reliable include Project Tardigrade, which keeps running VMs alive even when their host platforms go down due to hardware problems.
March 28, 2019 28 Mar'19
Backblaze cloud backup pays off for financial software firm

Talisys IT staff finds Backblaze backup can reliably protect the financial software firm's data at work, but is simple enough to pay for to use at home for personal data.

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High availability and disaster recovery Get Started

Bring yourself up to speed with our introductory content

7 key characteristics of cloud computing

Companies rely on the cloud for modern app development. Learn the key features that differentiate cloud computing from traditional, on-premises IT architectures. Continue Reading
6 best practices for choosing a cloud backup provider

Learn six criteria for choosing the best cloud backup vendor for your organization. Key among these is knowing your unique needs. Continue Reading
Ask these 5 questions before deploying cloud HA

IT teams can build HA into their organization's cloud apps, but is it worth it? And how much is too much? Ask these and other critical questions before architecting for HA. Continue Reading

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Evaluate High availability and disaster recovery Vendors & Products

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

How to evaluate DRaaS providers

DR-as-a-service providers need to be vetted properly to ensure that the services you have purchased are deliverable and meet expectations during a disaster. Continue Reading
Cloud disaster recovery options: Public or purpose-built?

Despite the popularity of public cloud for disaster recovery, it's not the only option out there. Purpose-built clouds can offer greater flexibility and provider assistance. Continue Reading
How do I know if cloud backup and recovery is right for my data?

Are you ready to implement cloud backup and disaster recovery? There are a number of questions you need to answer first, from the financial to the operational. Continue Reading

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Manage High availability and disaster recovery

Learn to apply best practices and optimize your operations.

Data backup failure: Top 5 causes and tips for prevention

What can you do to prevent data backup failure? Learn how using the 3-2-1 rule, turning to cloud backup and following other practical steps can help protect your data. Continue Reading
Navigate public cloud availability zones for optimal performance

Google's recent outages show that AZs aren't a panacea for high availability. See how differences in cloud vendors' approaches to isolation can affect workload performance. Continue Reading
Set the foundation for a solid cloud backup strategy

Behind any effective cloud DR strategy is a solid backup plan. Follow these tips around common backup methods, tools and replication to get started. Continue Reading

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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 can I keep my business disaster recovery plans relevant?

Has your organization created a disaster recovery plan and left it on the shelf? You're not alone. Explore what you can do to improve your plan's effectiveness. Continue Reading
Eight warning signs your DRaaS vendor needs replacing

Have you ever thought your disaster recovery as a service provider may not be quite up to par? It's OK to make a change, especially if you notice one or more of these red flags. Continue Reading
Cloud data recovery: Documentation is the key to success

In creating a plan for data recovery in the cloud, it's important to keep track of your infrastructure, DR requirements and the potential duration of failover. Continue Reading

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