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Disaster recovery strategies, business continuity and virtualization News

May 24, 2012 24 May'12
Long distance vMotion in focus with VCE’s new VPLEX add-on

Long-distance vMotion is a hot topic in theory, but experts say use cases are still relatively limited, even among the large enterprises that can afford it.
November 22, 2011 22 Nov'11
Long-distance live migration moves within reach

Doing a long-distance live migration these days is a Herculean effort, but F5 Networks says it’s time is coming for mere mortals.
October 27, 2011 27 Oct'11
Crafting a virtual DR plan that actually works

Implementing a virtual DR plan is a cost-effective and efficient way to keep business up and running after a disaster.
July 06, 2011 06 Jul'11
Jump-starting your data center with a virtualization strategy

Virtualization is not just a tactical tool. Give your entire IT department a facelift by implementing a long-term virtualization strategy.

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Setting up Hyper-V replication requires preplanning

Hyper-V replication is easy to use, but there are a number of steps you should take during Hyper-V replication setup to ensure you stay abreast of potential failures and data loss. Continue Reading
Fail at scale: Build failure into virtual infrastructure design

It's better to be over-prepared than surprised. Design virtual infrastructure around the possibility that it might fail and have a plan in mind for when it does. Continue Reading
Prepare better by knowing these disaster recovery terms

After a disaster strikes, you will be much more prepared to handle it if you have a better understanding of how getting back to normal works. Continue Reading

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Limit the size of VMware hosts to control VM density

Large VMware hosts can be advantageous, but VM density can have unforeseen consequences during a system failure. Evaluate VM functionality to ensure you're ready for a disaster. Continue Reading
What are the top disaster recovery trends for 2018?

Expect disaster recovery market trends to include consolidation and simplification. Vendors should also note that quick failover and recovery time remain top needs for customers. Continue Reading
Using virtualized disaster recovery to fight ransomware

When it comes to fighting and protecting against ransomware, there are some major features of virtual disaster recovery that top physical environments. Continue Reading

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Build and test a cloud-based disaster recovery plan

A disaster recovery plan is essential to protect critical workloads in the cloud, but unless you perform regular and extensive tests, that plan might let you down. Continue Reading
Create a maintenance window without end-user disruption

Set virtualization maintenance windows with your organization's processes in mind, and establish policies to prevent unnecessary outages. Continue Reading
Guarantee data consistency for hybrid cloud backup and disaster recovery

For backup and disaster recovery to work successfully, data must be in sync. These tricks help IT teams ensure data consistency. Continue Reading

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Disaster recovery vs. backup: Plan for and prioritize VM workloads

Before admins design a recovery plan, they must plan out which VM workloads need a disaster recovery environment and which need backups. Weigh these factors before making the call. Continue Reading
Using Hyper-V 2012 Cluster Live Evacuations for smooth migrations

Hyper-V 2012 Cluster Live Evacuations gives admins several options to move VMs from one node to another in the case of an emergency or maintenance. Continue Reading
Hypervisors offer built-in disaster recovery management features

Third parties offer extensive disaster recover protection options, but you may not need to look further than your hypervisor’s built-in capabilities. Continue Reading