Database backups and restores are key to developing a secure environment for users’ information. A trusted backup plan is a requirement for on-premise and cloud instances. SQL Server database backups ...

The storage option is being integrated into Azure Partner programmes, such as the Commvault Integrated Solutions Portfolio, Veritas NetBackup, Cohesity, and CloudBerry Backup. Microsoft also said that ...

Microsoft has added a cold storage option to Azure to bring it in line with other cloud providers. This offers cheaper storage for infrequently accessed data to make it more economical to move it to ...

A number of data storage vendors are integrating Azure Cool Blob Storage into their products. Backup specialists Commvault and CloudBerry Lab are supporting Microsoft’s new cloud storage option.

Microsoft has moved Cool Blob Storage to general availability, offering space at a cost of 1¢ per GB per month, depending on the region. The new 'cool' tier of storage offers Azure customers ...

Microsoft Azure will finally become a native storage target for users of Backup Exec and NetBackup, which are among the most widely used data protection and DR software offerings.

Microsoft aims to make cloud backups more enticing for enterprises with a new pricing model and a choice of storage locations.