To Change or Not to Change Your Backup System

The Backup Wrap-Up

18-12-2023 • 45 mins

Changing your organization's backup system is no easy task - it requires careful evaluation of requirements, risks, and capabilities. Many admins get stuck with backup environments they've outgrown or that lag on modern demands.

On this episode, backup guru W. Curtis Preston and his cohost Prasanna Malaiyandi lend their expertise to help you determine if and when migrating your backup solution makes sense. You'll learn:

  • Key indicators that your current system is no longer fitting your needs
  • How to clearly define backup requirements and alignment to recovery objectives
  • Ways to evaluate ease of use, security, and other qualitative factors
  • Guidance on integrating specialized systems only when necessary
  • The importance of prioritizing immutable storage and rapid recovery
  • Change management best practices that curb instability

With ransomware threats growing, the bar for backup keeps rising. Tune in as our two hosts cover everything you need to make backup system change decisions that balance innovation, budget, and risk - avoiding needless switches while still meeting evolving data protection demands. You'll gain real-world clarity that turns unappreciated backup admins into cyber recovery heroes.

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