TechTip: Options for Oracle Backup with Veritas NetBackup
For most companies Oracle database applications are critical to everyday business functions, therefore, regular, successful backup of Oracle data is a necessity. But not all Oracle installations are the same. The type of Oracle data, the frequency of data changes, and your approach to database management should all play a key role in how you implement Oracle backup procedures.TechTip: Creating a Custom Symantec Recovery Disk (Part 2 of 2)
In Part 1 of this TechTip, we discussed why it is important to use a Symantec Recovery Disk (SRD) containing the correct drivers to ensure the success of a system restore operation. In Part 2, we will talk about how to create a customized SRD.TechTip: Installing the Symantec Recovery Disk (SRD) on a USB Flash Drive
The SRD is a collection of advanced diagnostic and recovery tools for Windows computers in one application. Putting the SRD on a USB flash drive gives you a convenient way to easily access these powerful tools whenever and wherever you need them.TechTip: Creating a Custom Symantec Recovery Disk (Part 1 of 2)
Recovering a system involves more than just booting up and reinstalling programs. You need to plan ahead to be sure that your recovery disk contains all the drivers that will be required by the hardware components of your system. You don't want to be sidelined in the middle of recovering your system by having to stop and figure out what drivers you need.Techtip: How to Restore Individual File Items in Microsoft SharePoint Using NetBackup
Microsoft SharePoint has become an increasingly powerful and popular tool for enterprise collaboration. While the main impetus behind SharePoint adoption is easy file sharing and collaborative document editing, the use of group calendaring, common lists, and event tracking have become increasingly important to enterprise business users.TechTip: Base vs. Incremental Backups (Part 1 of 2)
Information is the lifeblood of modern business. Losing a system can result in loss of data, which can severely handicap a company or even put it out of business. Protecting critical data as well as the systems on which it is stored is of critical importance. What's the best way to protect this data? Regular backups.TechTip: Using Backup Exec Policies and Templates
No two networks are alike. Because of this, every company should create its own backup strategy to provide the best possible data protection. The policy and template features in Symantec Backup Exec give you the ability to create specialized backup jobs that go beyond basic incremental and full backup defaults.TechTip: Using Restore Anyware to Restore Anywhere
If a catastrophic failure requires repair or replacement of your server, you can't afford for your systems to be down for an extended amount of time. Server downtime causes lost productivity and revenue, makes it difficult for internal employees to get their work done, and prevents external customers from being able to access information and perform transactions.TechTip: Online Storage for Your Backup Exec Data
Many businesses protect themselves against data loss by doing daily or weekly backups to some physical medium, most commonly tape. But this method is flawed for several reasons. Just like its video counterpart, a computer tape's quality deteriorates as you keep recording over it, and there is no way of knowing if a backup has been successful until you attempt a data recovery.