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What is the 3-2-1 Backup Rule and is it relevant in 2021?

By Dr. Marc Batschkus It is a classic among Backup rules and still you might not have heard about it or don’t know exactly what it is.  This is why we’ll take a closer look at the 3-2-1- Backup rule

Marc M. Batschkus December 14, 2020December 14, 2020 Backup, P5 Read more

What is LTO-9? What are the advantages of LTO tape in 2021?

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus Recently, the specifications for the upcoming LTO tape version have been published. Time to have a closer look and also check on the overall benefits and features of LTO. LTO tape was created to combine

Marc M. Batschkus December 8, 2020December 9, 2020 Archive, Backup, P5, Storage Read more

What are metadata and why do they matter?

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus  How important are Metadata for a media archive? Years after actual production happens, chances are low that someone will remember a filename or other specifics of the production to find a file. This is where

Lana Tannir November 30, 2020November 30, 2020 P5 Read more

8 Steps to Deal with Discontinuation of Backup and/or Archive Software and How to Migrate an Existing BRU/ArGest Installation

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus If a vendor of a Backup and/or Archive solution ceases operation, there are many open questions among users of their software and sometimes even slight panic. With the recent closure of Tolis Group, this is

Marc M. Batschkus October 13, 2020December 15, 2020 Archive, Backup, P5, Technology Read more

Apple’s Developer Transition Kit DTK and Archiware P5

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus First impressions on Apple Silicon, an ARM based chip that will replace Intel CPUs and a test run with Archiware P5 Apple’s decision to move away from Intel CPUs and the X86 architecture got a

Marc M. Batschkus September 29, 2020October 5, 2020 Operating Systems, P5, Technology Read more

File Server Backup Best Practices For Data Backup

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus Whenever multiple users need the same core set of files, a file server backup has its place. File servers can range from small to very big, from single TBs to PB data sets. Today, there

Marc M. Batschkus August 11, 2020August 17, 2020 Backup, P5 Read more

Boosting ROI through a Modernized Video Production Workflow

Optimizing production workflow can be done in multiple ways. Video production generates data—lots of data. These data has to be managed when flowing through different stages and kept safe along the way. There are several mechanisms to keep video data

Marc M. Batschkus June 8, 2020September 21, 2020 P5 Read more

How to Safely Backup to LTO Tape

By Marc M. Batschkus Tape storage has been around for decades and has evolved over that time to be the most cost-efficient and durable long-term storage available. Linear Tape Open, or LTO, is the most important format that is developed

Marc M. Batschkus April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 Backup, P5 Read more

How to set up a cold-standby P5 server

When maximum security and business continuity are required the Backup process becomes a strategic meaning. To fulfil this special role, the P5 server can have a redundant failover instance.  Archiware P5 can be configured to run on two separate host

David Fox April 22, 2020May 12, 2020 How to, Miscellaneous, Operating Systems, Uncategorized Read more

Why is Data Management Software for Small Business Important?

By Marc M. Batschkus Small businesses—or SMBs—need to keep their business running. For most of them, customer contacts, stock keeping, and orders are their core data. This is why SMBs especially need a data protection strategy. If this sounds too

Marc M. Batschkus April 7, 2020April 15, 2020 P5 Read more

4 tips to protect and manage your data with Archiware P5 while self-isolating

By David Fox While the office is empty and many work remotely, we offer some tips on ways to use Archiware P5 that should prove useful in these exceptional times. All of the tips below can be implemented without requiring

David Fox April 1, 2020April 1, 2020 Archive, Backup, P5 Read more

How Does LTO Backup Software Work?

By David Fox Modern LTO tapes and drives provide exactly what is needed for backup of large quantities of data: speed and capacity. However, unlike hard drives and memory sticks, LTO isn’t plug-and-play. Software is required to make a workflow

David Fox March 16, 2020March 16, 2020 Backup, P5 Read more

How QNAP Backup Software Works

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus QNAP offers NAS devices in a wide range of capacity and performance. They can be used as shared storage for workgroups and companies and/or as a target for a Backup. You can also combine these

Marc M. Batschkus February 25, 2020February 25, 2020 Backup, How to, P5 Read more

8 Best Features of a Media Archive Software

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus Creating media assets takes time, effort and money. Some media might be unique and close to impossible to re-create. For these reasons, preserving the valuable assets for reference, returning customers, re-use, and monetisation of any

Marc M. Batschkus February 10, 2020November 24, 2020 Archive, P5 Read more

5 Modern Approaches to Entertainment Data Management

By Marc M. Batschkus New cameras, bigger files and an increased number of delivery formats create a challenge for entertainment data management. How do you keep all files safe with minimum effort while keeping costs low? With fast disk storage

Marc M. Batschkus February 3, 2020February 3, 2020 Archive, Backup, P5, Synchronize Read more

What’s New in P5 Version 6.0

By David Fox Introduction With the release of P5 version 6 of the data-management suite this month, Archiware keeps the name at P5 but moves the version number along to 6. The technology advances and general modernization set the stage

David Fox January 30, 2020January 30, 2020 P5 Read more

What is Media Asset Management?

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus Working with multiple media types like photos, graphics, sound, and video can be challenging. Creating an edit with dozens or even hundreds of assets often requires the appropriate media management support to find the right

Marc M. Batschkus January 28, 2020January 28, 2020 Archive, P5 Read more

Top 5 Video Backup Methods for Media Professionals

By Dr. Marc M. Batschkus There is a saying that access to files is only as secure as the backup is. This is true, especially for video production, where time pressure is high, as well as the risks to accidentally

Marc M. Batschkus January 13, 2020January 13, 2020 Backup, P5 Read more

What is the Best Way to Store Digital Photos Long-Term?

by Marc M. Batschkus  Digital cameras are a hot commodity that makes creating memories easy. Nonetheless, it has created unique problems and solutions. Ever since the switch to digital cameras, photography is connected to IT and data management. Analog film

Marc M. Batschkus December 30, 2019January 13, 2020 P5, Storage Read more

What is the Best Way to Archive Video Files?

by Marc M. Batschkus Why archive in the first place? Since archiving is a migration process, it moves files from production storage to archive storage. Saving space on production storage saves investment and keeps the number of files to a

Marc M. Batschkus December 27, 2019November 9, 2020 Archive, P5 Read more
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