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Introducing Backup 2.0: A Revolutionary Approach to Server and Application Backup

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The concept of server and application backup has remained stagnant for over three decades, with lengthy backup windows, restore times, and bare-metal recovery difficulties. However, with the advent of new technologies, it's possible to rethink the traditional backup mentality. AppAssure Software, a leading provider of enterprise-class backup and disaster recovery software, has partnered with Realtime Publishers to release "The Definitive Guide to Server and Application Backup 2.0." This e-book, written by IT author and Microsoft MVP Don Jones, proposes a new "Backup 2.0" way of thinking to help IT professionals meet business needs more effectively.

Key Takeaways:

  • The traditional "Backup 1.0" mentality has not evolved significantly over the past three decades, resulting in lengthy backup windows, restore times, and bare-metal recovery difficulties.
  • Backup 2.0 proposes a new way of thinking that leverages leading-edge technologies to improve data protection and reduce expenses associated with downtime and lost data.
  • AppAssure Software's Replay AppImage is an application-aware, disk-based imaging solution that automatically and continuously images entire Windows application servers, delivering accelerated application backups and disaster recovery.
  • Don Jones, a multiple-year recipient of Microsoft's "Most Valuable Professional" (MVP) Award, has authored over 30 IT books and is a top-rated speaker at conferences such as Microsoft TechEd and TechMentor.
  • Realtime Publishers is a leading provider of high-quality expert content for the IT market, offering a broad array of expert content solutions including products for Internet, electronic, print, and video media.

Statistics:

  • Over 30 years have passed since the traditional backup mentality has remained stagnant.
  • AppAssure Software's Replay AppImage delivers accelerated application backups and disaster recovery for Windows servers in minutes.
  • Don Jones has written over 30 IT books and is a top-rated speaker at conferences such as Microsoft TechEd and TechMentor.
  • Realtime Publishers offers a broad array of expert content solutions including products for Internet, electronic, print, and video media.

Sources:

  • Marketwire: "AppAssure Software Announces Release of Chapter One of 'The Definitive Guide to Server and Application Backup 2.0'"
  • AppAssure Software: "Replay AppImage"
  • Don Jones: "Windows PowerShell: TFM; VBScript, WMI, and ADSI Unleashed"
  • Realtime Publishers: "About Realtime Publishers"

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