Guardian DataStor
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In-House Solution
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Runs multiple backup and restore tasks concurrently
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Tapes can’t simultaneously run a backup and restore
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Easily restores single Exchange email messages with a few mouse clicks
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Exchange requires a complete restore resulting in a lot of data to be sorted
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Fully automated: backups run based on your set schedule
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IT resource must devote non-business hours to managing backups
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Restores can be performed from any computer via any broadband connection
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IT resource must be on-site to run restores, no matter when they must be performed
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Includes an online portal for cataloging data
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Data cataloging is a manual process
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To speed up the transfer of data, only new and changed files are backed up
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Can require a complete data backup
at every instance
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All encrypted data stored on a highly available Storage Area Network
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Tape is a physical media with the potential to be damaged
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No daily maintenance needed. Once you set the times for your backups, they happen automatically
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Schedules are constantly disrupted due to tape drive failures, tape capacity, sickness, holidays and manual error
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All data is immediately stored off-site, and all restores are managed online
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It can take days to get backup tapes to their off-site storage facility; and back from the facility for restores
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Guardian DataStor is easily managed by an entry-level IT employee
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Requires a sophisticated IT group to manage
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Priced on a usage basis
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Expensive per-server and module
licensing makes budgeting difficult
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