New Features in CommVault Simpana 8
Simpana 8 New Features Integration with hardware snapshots, data deduplication, additional clients and other enhancements.
View ArticleData Domain – New Features
Some Data Domain New Features in Software version 4.5.3: 10 GB Ethernet Dual path connectivity to expansion shelves (in available systems) Retention Lock (for compliance purposes) Automatic detection...
View ArticleHow good is your backup solution?
Most organizations believe that their data is well protected because they have a backup system in place, or because they use a RAID array to protect their data against disk failure. The truth is very...
View ArticleDo you need an archiving solution?
If the answer to any of these questions is “yes” you might consider implementing an e-mail or file system archiving solution: Do you spend more time trying to get your systems backed up than you do at...
View ArticleWhy is my backup running slow?
Backup systems, while a necessary part of any well managed IT system, are often a large source of headaches for IT staff. One of the biggest issues with any back system is poor performance. It is often...
View ArticleVMware Backups using NetBackup 7
Configuring NetBackup 7 for VMware backup (using vStorage API) Configure VMware backup host in Netbackup right-click on master server, select “Properties” Add VMware Backup Host Configure Credentials...
View ArticleVMware MSCS NPIV Support Clarified
NPIV or N-Port Virtualization is a method of utilizing a single Fibre Channel port to serve multiple physical or virtual servers. NPIV allows a single SAN device to service multiple WWNs without...
View ArticleNetBackup 7.1 NDMP Gotcha
A new feature introduced in NetBackup 7.1 can cause NDMP backup failures. The Append-Only Mode described in this Symantec Tech Note causes the drive to prevent the overwrite of data on a cartridge...
View ArticleAsigra DS-User Installation and Log file viewing
How to install Asigra DS-User and view log files to determine failed objects. Run setup from Asigra DS-Client Request the specific path from the Lewan ROC. Allow the install if UAC requests pops up...
View ArticleAsigra File Recovery
Self service recovery of one or more files from Asigra file system backup. In the DS-User Interface, Open restore dialog for backup set Select recovery objects For restore of most recent backup of a...
View ArticleUsing Asigra DS-Client Logs
How to understand backup operations using the DS-Client logs For Lewan Managed Data Protection customers wanting additional information beyond what is available in the daily or weekly reports, the...
View ArticleGetting online when the only DNS server is not
Although best practice is to have redundant DNS servers, not every small business has the luxury of being able to afford a second server. There are however cases when the server is down but users need...
View ArticleAsigra Linux Restore with ‘sudo’
Conduct an Asigra restore to a UNIX or Linux server using sudo credentials Verify that user is listed in /etc/sudoers file on restore target system The sudo utility allows users root level access to...
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