Many software packages, appliances, target arrays and services provide comprehensive data protection and recovery.
If the data protection strategy and systems are not easy to implement, you risk mistakes or missed backups at critical times. Additionally, ease of use and management capabilities are critical for evaluating long-term resources necessary to maintain an effective strategy, especially when IT resources are limited or outsourced. While some technology platforms may be more affordable, an administrator’s time to monitor could add significantly to cost. Look for solutions that enable storage administrators to set policies so that backups run seamlessly without much need for interaction.