- Posted:
- Aug 10, 2011
- Published:
- Aug 10, 2011
- Format:
- Length:
- 4 Page(s)
- Type:
- eGuide
- Language:
- English
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FAQ Guide: Offsite Backup Tape Storage and Choosing a Tape Vaulting Service
Sponsored by: Iron MountainOrganizations that back data up to tape typically rely on a tape vaulting service to carry backup tapes offsite. That way, if the data center is destroyed by a disaster such as a fire or a tornado, the backups won't be destroyed along with the data center. Given the critical nature of offsite backup tape storage, it's important to perform due diligence in selecting a tape vaulting service. This tip discusses criteria for choosing an offsite tape storage service.
