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How to Back Up Files in Linux

How to Back Up Files in Linux

How to Back Up Files in Linux

Backing up files in Linux may seem easy, but it is challenging to back up a Linux system in a reliable and efficient way.

That is because a typical Linux server contains many different types of files. Some are more important to back up than others, and some are easier to restore to a working state than others after the system goes down. Continue reading

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Cloud Backup vs Backup to Tape

Cloud Managed Backup vs Backup to Tape: Pros and Cons

Cloud Managed Backup vs Backup to Tape: Pros and Cons

To support business continuity at the appropriate level has become crucial nowadays, even a few hours of downtime may result in heavy business impact and financial loss. The cloud-managed backup procedure plays a vital role as it allows any business to quickly restore the lost files as if nothing had happened. Continue reading

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Open-Source Object Storage. Comparison of Solutions

Open-Source Object Storage Solutions Review

Open-Source Object Storage Solutions Review

Looking for an open-source storage solution that combines the convenience of file systems with the scalability and performance of block storage? If so, open-source object storage solutions are the answer.

This article discusses and compares the offerings of several object storage vendors in the open-source space. Continue reading

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What Is Block Storage?

What Is Block Storage?

When most people hear “data storage,” they think about conventional file-level storage. The storage solutions used by typical end-users are file systems that are mapped to individual hard drives.

However, file systems are only one way to organize data. Another popular method -- and one that is particularly useful when setting up virtual machine storage, network-attached storage and SAN storage -- is block storage.

This article defines block storage, discusses common block storage use cases, and explains what makes block storage different from file-level storage. Continue reading

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