Understanding the Technology Distribution Business
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Why Not All Disaster Recovery
Appliances Are the Same
Beware of “Fake” Appliances
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Introduction
Many disaster recovery solutions, including those from Axcient, Datto, Zenith and Unitrends, often categorize themselves as turnkey “appliances,” touting ease of use and fully automated capabilities. Yet, not all of these solutions fit the true definition of an appliance and are apt to cause frustration when claims of simplicity do not match reality.The definition of an appliance, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is: ap•pli•ance (noun): an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function.
A true recovery appliance is designed for ease of installation and operation. Both the hardware and software technologies should be pre-integrated so that it can be plugged into a network and begin working almost immediately with little effort and minimal expertise needed. In a nutshell, an appliance should be a turnkey, all-in-one solution that integrates everything needed to protect and quickly recover data in the event of a disaster, making it simple for virtually anyone in the company to operate. In other words, it should just plain work!
Many small and mid-sized companies find appliances appealing because they don’t have the in-house IT staff to operate and maintain an enterprise-class solution that is costly and complex to manage.
While the idea of an easy to use, turnkey appliance is appealing, not all appliances are the same. If you’re looking for a simple and foolproof disaster recovery solution, here are five key questions to ask your recovery vendor.
Five Questions to Ask your Recovery Vendor
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#1 How easy is setup, operation & maintenance? Can I just plug it in and let it run?
#2 Is the appliance completely integrated and automated in order to minimize my time and risk?
#3 How easy is it to test my disaster recovery plan so that
Why Not All Disaster Recovery
Appliances Are the Same
Beware of “Fake” Appliances
http://www.quorum.net/
© 2013 QuorumLabs, Inc. All Rights Reserved.
Introduction
Many disaster recovery solutions, including those from Axcient, Datto, Zenith and Unitrends, often categorize themselves as turnkey “appliances,” touting ease of use and fully automated capabilities. Yet, not all of these solutions fit the true definition of an appliance and are apt to cause frustration when claims of simplicity do not match reality.The definition of an appliance, according to Merriam-Webster dictionary, is: ap•pli•ance (noun): an instrument or device designed for a particular use or function.
A true recovery appliance is designed for ease of installation and operation. Both the hardware and software technologies should be pre-integrated so that it can be plugged into a network and begin working almost immediately with little effort and minimal expertise needed. In a nutshell, an appliance should be a turnkey, all-in-one solution that integrates everything needed to protect and quickly recover data in the event of a disaster, making it simple for virtually anyone in the company to operate. In other words, it should just plain work!
Many small and mid-sized companies find appliances appealing because they don’t have the in-house IT staff to operate and maintain an enterprise-class solution that is costly and complex to manage.
While the idea of an easy to use, turnkey appliance is appealing, not all appliances are the same. If you’re looking for a simple and foolproof disaster recovery solution, here are five key questions to ask your recovery vendor.
Five Questions to Ask your Recovery Vendor
?
?
#1 How easy is setup, operation & maintenance? Can I just plug it in and let it run?
#2 Is the appliance completely integrated and automated in order to minimize my time and risk?
#3 How easy is it to test my disaster recovery plan so that