Backup and Recovery

Snapshot and backups are similar yet different in terms of how they are used and how they store data. In this article we will explain what snapshots and backups are, how they work and what is the difference between the two.

There are three basic types of backups: full, incremental and differential. Each option has its pros and cons. Configuring your backup plan with one or the other will depend on your needs, priorities and resources. Learn more about different types of backups here.

This tutorial provides 20 most commonly used rsync commands for all data synchronization scenarios. Master the rsync command and discover the advantages of using it over the rcp command.

Rsync is a Linux tool that allows you to transfer files to another location. You can customize the command by using the exclude option detailed in this tutorial.

This article explains how to set up hardware RAID using MegaCLI. RAID (redundant array of independent disks) consists of multiple disks that are linked together to prevent data loss and speed up performance. Use MegaCLI to create, gather and monitor physical RAIDs.

This guide is a resource for all phoenixNAP clients using the Veeam Self-Service Backup Portal as a part of their Data Security Cloud (DSC) package. It provides the necessary information for a user to log in and perform essential restore operations or create backups.

This quick start guide is a resource for all phoenixNAP clients using the Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) operated by PNAP. It provides the necessary information for a user to log in and install the software components to manage, create, and restore backup data on all protected computers and virtual machines (VM).

VMware vCloud Availability 3.0 is a single interface for workload migration, cloud-to-cloud disaster recovery, and on-premises disaster recovery. In this tutorial, learn how to successfully complete the VCloud Availability Tenant Configuration.

RAID (redundant array of independent disks) is a setup consisting of multiple disks for data storage. They are linked together to prevent data loss and/or speed up performance. Having multiple drives allows the employment of various techniques like disk striping, disk mirroring, and parity. In this article, learn the types of RAID, the pros and cons for each, and the difference between hardware and software setup of multiple disks.

Managed Backup for Microsoft Office 365 powered by Veeam is completely independent of Microsoft’s infrastructure. Even in the case of a major outage on Microsoft’s part, you would still have all your emails and be able to view them within the Veeam Explorer for Microsoft Exchange. You can recover items from any point in time using the interface with a traditional mailbox look. In this guide, you will learn how to add phoenixNAP as a service provider and how to perform Microsoft Exchange restore operations within the Veeam console