What is cloud data backup?
Cloud data backup is a data protection strategy that involves copying data stored on-premises and/or in the cloud to an off-site server in the cloud.
What are cloud data backup use cases?
Cloud data backup use cases include:
- Backup of on-premises data to public cloud object storage, typically involving short-term backups for operational recovery.
- Backup for long-term retention and compliance requirements.
What are the benefits of cloud data backup?
Potential benefits of cloud data backup include:
- Reduced costs through usage-based pricing
- Greater scalability
- Simpler management
- Reduced infrastructure needs and cost
What are the drawbacks of cloud data backup?
Potential drawbacks of cloud data backup (which may be overcome with the right backup solution) include:
- Slower speed of backup, depending on bandwidth and latency.
- Increasing costs as larger volumes of data are stored in the cloud.
- Loss of control when data is moved off premises.
- Greater difficulty demonstrating compliance, as organizations must share control of backup data with cloud service providers.
What is archiving vs. cloud data backup?
A cloud data backup is a copy of data that can be used to restore the original when data is lost, corrupted, stolen or compromised. Data archiving involves keeping a selection of data for long-term retention for compliance, historical records and other purposes.
Can Dell EMC back up Oracle, SAP and other information systems to the cloud?
Yes. Dell EMC provides solutions for Oracle backup, SAP backup and backup of other business-critical technology systems.