Data Tape Storage Market Continues to Grow
The market for data storage tapes continues to grow, boosted by the strong adoption of the LTO-9 format. LTO (Linear Tape Open) remains the most popular format for magnetic tape…
Read More4 Tips for Successful Database Migration
Migrating data from one database to another can be beneficial for a number of reasons. The new database might offer enhanced security, better performance, or more scalability — and if…
Read MorePlanning Tape Data Migration: 5 Key Factors for Success
Data tape migration isn’t an everyday process, but it’s a crucial undertaking when upgrading to new backup software or switching to a new format. Moving terabytes of data requires extensive…
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Email Retention and Litigation: How Backup Tapes Create Issues for Attorneys
In litigation, relevant communications are invaluable evidence, and emails frequently play key roles in court decisions and settlements. Many organizations are required by law to retain all emails for a…
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Ransomware Attacks and Tape Backups: Best Practices and Lessons Learned
The rise of ransomware has highlighted the need for air-gapped backups, and data tapes have become the most popular tools for fighting back. The United States Cybersecurity and Infrastructure Security…
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Fujifilm Introduces 45TB LTO-9 Tape, A Landmark in Air-Gapped Storage
On Sept. 7, 2021, Fujifilm Recording Media USA officially announced the launch — and crucially, the availability — of the Fujifilm LTO Ultrium 9 data cartridge. The LTO-9 format is…
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LTO-9 is Fully Backward-Compatible with LTO-8
Fujifilm has announced its first data tape cartridge using the specifications of the Linear Tape Open (LTO) Ultrium 9 specifications. LTO-9 tapes offer a 50% improved capacity over the previous…
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Migrating Legacy Tapes to New Backup Software: Factors to Consider
Maintaining a legacy archive can be expensive and inefficient, especially when legacy tapes use outdated backup software. Nevertheless, many enterprises retain their legacy systems for years — or even decades…
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What Law Firms Should Know When Accessing Data Tape Cartridges
Data tape restoration can be challenging, particularly when the data is pertinent to a legal action. That’s true for both archival data migration projects (backups retained by a law firm…
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Reducing the Cost of Data Tape Restoration in Litigation Response
Backup tapes are commonly targeted during electronic discovery, but without proper methodology, tape restoration can be expensive and burdensome. Law firms have an obligation to limit costs, and an experienced…
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