Data backup is still the No. 1 pain point for storage administrators. The tips in this guide will help you simplify your backup process and put together a reliable backup and recovery plan.

Inside:

• Backup 101: Tips for Better SMB Backups
  
• Five Things That Mess Up Your Backups
  
• Virtual Tape Library (VTL) Purchasing Guidelines
  
• Don't Let SAS Costs Sneak Up on You
  
• Vendor resources
  

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