Data is the backbone of every organization. No matter the business, industry, or size, reliable data access is essential to operations. Should a "worst-case scenario" occur, being prepared with an appropriate disaster recovery strategy is essential. Given the potential high cost associated with data loss, reliable data protection is no longer an option; rather, it is an obligation. This white paper discusses a data protection strategy that takes into consideration the business environment, offering sophisticated features while maintaining simplicity, affordability, and reliability.
HP Simply Business ProtectionReliable data protection for business continuitySpring 2009Table of contentsHP Simply StorageWorks overview 3Understanding your needs 4Selecting the right solution 5Typical customer scenarios 7 Scenario 1: Backing up a single entry-level server 7 Scenario 2: Single-server backup for higher-capacity midrange servers 10 Scenario 3: Consolidated tape backup over a network 12 Scenario 4: Disk-to-disk-to-tape (D2D2T) backup for the advantages of both technologies 14Choosing your products and services 16HP business protection at a glance . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 18The value of HP media 20HP data protection software products 21HP Services: designed to work with HP Simply StorageWorks solutions 23
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