One of the most tedious and complex jobs in the world of IT used to be data backup. Not anymore.

This paper first examines the state of the industry relative to Disk-to-Disk (D2D) adoption. It explores the issues

• tape backup
• cost aspects of new, less expensive disk with capacity optimization
• tangible and intangible benefits of moving to D2D

The second half of the paper discusses financial analysis such as Total Cost of Ownership (TCO), Return on Investment (ROI) and payback periods and how they can build a strong business case for D2D and Capacity Optimized Storage (COS). We present three case studies of actual users who are moving from tape to D2D in varying degrees (from disk backup as nearline storage with no changes in tape backup procedures, to a complete elimination of tape).

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It’s a straightforward discussion of the technology and where it fits.

In this guide we cover such topics as:

• Data Classification
• Backup vs. Archiving
• Technology comparisons/options
• Trends in disk and tape

Clearly written, “Backup and Archiving Emerging Trends” is appropriate for both technical and non-technical professionals.

“Backup and Archiving Emerging Trends” will give you a sound, unbiased overview of an area that continues to evolve and develop creative alternatives.

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In response your data protection options have multiplied.In “Backup and Archive Storage Choices” we address key issues surrounding new evolving data protection models.

In it you’ll see:

• Backup vs. Archive
• Active archive vs. deep archive
• Cost of archiving
• Cost of disk vs. tape
• DLT vs. LTO

You’ll also get a detailed presentation of total cost of ownership comparisons of disk to tape, different types of tape, and disk to disk to tape.

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