{"id":1732,"date":"2016-08-31T10:08:33","date_gmt":"2016-08-31T14:08:33","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/?p=1732"},"modified":"2019-07-08T11:16:41","modified_gmt":"2019-07-08T15:16:41","slug":"10-essential-resources-for-evaluating-backup-and-disaster-recovery-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/10-essential-resources-for-evaluating-backup-and-disaster-recovery-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"10 Essential Resources for Evaluating Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"

\"10When it comes to the selection of a\u00a0solution for a new backup and recovery\u00a0initiative, where should you\u00a0start? A typical internet\u00a0search may yield some worthwhile answers, though you\u2019ll likely be bombarded with sponsored links to so-called \u2018expert\u2019 analysts pushing their own agendas. Consulting trustworthy sources of information is the name of the game. At Solutions Review, we put ourselves in the middle of it all, searching for\u00a0resources that can assist buyers of enterprise technology to achieve their goals in selecting the tools that best fit their needs.<\/p>\n

With this in mind, we\u2019ve compiled a list of the 10 best resources solutions-seekers should consult while in the research phase of a new backup and recovery\u00a0solution\u00a0project.\u00a0Since each organization needs a tool to match up with their own specific use cases, these resources allow researchers to sift through solutions that satisfy a wide range of data\u00a0requirements.<\/p>\n

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1. Gartner Magic Quadrant & Critical Capabilities<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Gartner <\/a>is the world\u2019s largest information technology research and advisory firm, delivering reports and market research studies that assist businesses in making enterprise technology product\u00a0selections. Gartner is best-known for its patented Magic Quadrant<\/a> reports, which feature expansive market analysis \u00a0and rankings of the top providers based on a variety of metrics. Each individual Magic Quadrant report focuses on a specific sector of the space, giving researches a wide-angle view into the many tools that are available to them.\u00a0Gartner also offers a Critical Capabilities resource, which acts as a companion to the Magic Quadrant. Critical Capabilities allows the reader to compare vendors based on specific use cases which relate to their own environments.<\/p>\n

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2. Forrester BUDR, and DRaaS\u00a0Research<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Forrester offers a wide variety of resources to assist business leaders in selecting the right enterprise technology solutions. As one of the most well established technology research outlets, Forrester is a trusted source of information, offering expansive market studies that encompass a multitude of charts, graphics and figures. Forrester\u2019s flagship methodology lies in the company\u2019s ever-evolving quarterly Wave reports.\u00a0Forrester\u2019s wide range of market coverage is sure to satisfy the needs of any organization seeking the resources to make an informed purchasing decision.<\/p>\n

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3. Solutions Review Buyer\u2019s Guide & Buyer\u2019s Matrix Report<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Never before have organizations been presented with such a compelling collection of backup and recovery\u00a0solutions. Solutions Review offers this complimentary Guide offering analysis of Top 28 Backup and Disaster Recovery\u00a0solution providers,\u00a0Featuring:\u00a028 Profiles of the Top Solutions Providers, and the Top 10 Questions to Ask Potential Vendors (and yourself).<\/p>\n

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4.\u00a0Best Selling Books on Backup and Recovery<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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Solutions Review has compiled a cross-section of the best selling books on the subject of Backup and Recovery. Below you will find a library of books from recognized experts in the field of backup and disaster recovery, covering topics ranging from different backup techniques to data replication.<\/p>\n

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5.\u00a0Linkedin Groups: Backup\/Recovery Professionals\u00a0(7,485 members and counting)<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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This group to brings senior storage professionals together to discuss trends in the market. This group serves as a forum to share your ideas, ask questions about various technical and business related topics, and it is\u00a0a great place to learn about professional job opportunities in the industry.<\/p>\n

Become a member today!<\/p>\n

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6. G2 Crowd for\u00a0Backup and Recovery Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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G2 Crowd is one of the largest business software peer review sites in the world, leveraging more than 70,000 user reviews to help solution-seekers make the best purchasing decisions. G2 Crowd also offers a free intuitive \u2018Buying Assistant\u2019 which helps narrow down your search even further, based on various organizational criteria. Like Gartner, G2 Crowd also offers up some tricks of the trade, providing detailed buying considerations to further assist buyers.<\/p>\n

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7.\u00a0Gartner Peer Insights<\/strong><\/h3>\n

\"perrreviews\"Tap into the collective knowledge and experience of IT professionals with the free, Gartner Peer Insights site, which offers detailed perspectives about solutions\u00a0from evaluation and implementation, to service and support.\u00a0Find ratings, reviews and advice on IT backup and recovery products. Gartner Peer Insights ensures thorough, easy-to-consume answers to your most critical questions.<\/p>\n

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8. Top 20 Twitter Backup & Recovery Leaders and Influencers
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Staying on top of the latest industry news and trends is a big part of the job for any\u00a0Backup and Recovery pro, and Twitter is a great resource. but with 243 million active users, it can be difficult to parse the good from the bad.\u00a0Here is a great place to start. Follow these\u00a0the top 21 influencers \u00a0and thought leaders in the backup and disaster recovery Twittersphere, presented here in no particular order.<\/p>\n

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9.\u00a0Trust Radius, Backup Solutions<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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TrustRadius is\u00a0a\u00a0trusted review site for business technology, serving both buyers and vendors. TR\u00a0help buyers make better product decisions based on unbiased and insightful reviews. Unlike software directories, TrustRadius collects reviews that are structured and substantive, averaging more than 400 words. Every reviewer on TrustRadius is authenticated and every review vetted by our Research Team before publication.<\/p>\n

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10.\u00a0Data Protection Gumbo, Podcast<\/strong><\/h3>\n

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\u201cThe gumbo\u201d<\/strong> is more than just a vendor-agnostic podcast.<\/p>\n

It is a vision\u00a0that has expanded the awareness of the IT industry by being a\u00a0voice\u00a0for protecting all types of digital information, big or small. In\u00a0the six-degrees that separate the circles of Storage, Data Protection, Cloud, and Backup\/Recovery; it all seems to return full circle to the kitchen as a diverse pot of\u00a0\u201cgumbo\u201d<\/strong>.<\/p>\n

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When it comes to the selection of a\u00a0solution for a new backup and recovery\u00a0initiative, where should you\u00a0start? A typical internet\u00a0search may yield some worthwhile answers, though you\u2019ll likely be bombarded with sponsored links to so-called \u2018expert\u2019 analysts pushing their own agendas. Consulting trustworthy sources of information is the name of the game. 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