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21 January 2016 00:00:00 EST

Understanding Slack space vs unallocated for file storage

Many consumers using data storage devices are unaware of the difference between what is called "slack" space and unallocated space for storage. When you delete a file from a device, storage space is...

08 January 2016 00:00:00 EST

How to manage and restore tape drives

Tape backup has always been traditionally viewed as a cost-effective and reliable platform for storing corporate data off-line safely and securely. However, the huge amount of legacy data that...

22 December 2015 00:00:00 EST

Safely incorporating BYOD into your workplace

One of the biggest trends in the tech sector at the moment is undoubtedly mobile. With smartphones and tablets becoming more powerful every year, many people now view them as a practical replacement...

06 November 2015 00:00:00 EST

Archiving risk: security risks associated with tape storage

For many years, one of the most common backup practices for businesses has been the use of tape archives. As a tried and tested storage solution, it's still a familiar sight in many firms, even if it...

22 October 2015 00:00:00 EDT

Should you review your tape archives?

If your only exposure to the world of data storage has been in the context of a small to medium-sized business or a startup, you'd be forgiven for thinking that magnetic tape is a relic from another...

13 October 2015 00:00:00 EDT

SQL FAQ - Preparing for the retirement of Microsoft SQL Server 2005

Mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 ends in half a year – April 2016. This provides plenty of time for CTOs and DBAs to prepare a Microsoft SQL Server upgrade or migration plan, but what...

12 October 2015 00:00:00 EDT

SQL FAQ - Does SSD storage introduce any additional problems for Microsoft SQL Server recovery?

Solid State Drives are making serious in-roads into the enterprise datacentre, with enhanced read/write operations offering significant performance improvements. This speed boost coupled with...

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