Whitepapers

DS3's library of free technical white papers cover categories that include information on Tape Backups and backup life cycle management.  Check back and visit DS3's technical papers directory for new entries and related information.

How DataVaulting Works
This paper discusses how the DS3 DataVaulting service performs world class unattended online backup and restore functionality. The DS3 offering is differentiated from traditional backup and restore software in the marketplace because the DS3DataVaulting backup/restore functionality was built for service provisioning from the ground up and incorporates a variety of tools, functions, and architecture specifically for that purpose.

Tape vs. DataVaulting
This white paper explores the reasons why tape is being replaced for ongoing data backup operations by online, offsite backup systems such as DS3 DataVaulting. The topics discussed include how Tape is Unreliable, is Costlier, is Incomplete, is Unsecured and is Non-Revenue Producing.

Backup Lifecycle Management
This document explains the architecture behind BLM, functionality and usage scenarios for customers to reduce their monthly DataVaulting bill.