Syncplicity opens cloud file management software to channel partners

Cloud file management software vendor Syncplicity Inc. launched its first channel program, which offers pricing discounts and administrative controls for its cloud-based file management, backup and collaboration services.

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High-availability options for virtual environments: A HA solutions tutorial

There's increased interest in high-availability (HA) technologies due to the havoc and lost productivity server outages can cause in both physical and virtual server environments. Virtual server technology can alleviate outage pain by making it easier to restart stalled virtual servers and move resource-strained virtual machines (VMs) to different physical hosts before they crash.

In this tutorial, learn about how to choose the right HA solution for your virtual environment. Learn about the best solutions for VMware, Hyper-V and Citrix environments, and the pros and cons of each.

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Only half of SMBs have disaster recovery plans, according to survey

Half of all small- to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) have no disaster recovery plans in place, according to results of Symantec's 2011 SMB Disaster Preparedness survey. The percentage of SMBs surveyed without DR plans was higher than last year, when 47% said they had no plans.

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Concerns with cloud backup solutions: Security and performance top list

There are many things to like about cloud backup solutions, such as inexpensive capacity, reduced capital expenditures and simplified data management. The cloud computing distributed architecture and Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) delivery model allows you to sign up, get started and change your service quickly and inexpensively.

But that architecture and delivery model makes some administrators nervous.

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CA upgrades ARCserve Replication, High Availability

CA Inc. today upgraded its ARCserve Replication and High Availability products. Version 15.2 adds multi-stream replication for high-latency networks, a wizard to assist administrators in protecting non-Microsoft and custom applications, support for updated Microsoft applications, and integrated management-console access to Web 2.0 interactive technologies and documentation resources.

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