Microsoft Corporation and Dell: Using Network Attached Storage for Reliable Backup and Recovery

Tape-based backup and restore technologies have for decades been the primary mechanism by which data is protected from corruption or loss, and it continues to be the best method for archiving data. However, managing multi-server tape-based backups in a local area network (LAN) environment can become problematic as small and midsize businesses grow. Using Dell's Windows Powered Network Attached Storage (NAS) servers as the means by which to control the backup and recovery process, NAS streamlines management operations, lowers the total cost of ownership (TCO), and offers a rapid backup and restore solution using disk-to-disk backup technology solutions.