Most use multiple backup types.

52%are using all three types

63%use more than one OS

80%have Windows in their environment

47%have 71-100% virtualized servers

31%planned to add a new DR method

52%of those adding DR planned to use cloud.

76%

9% 9%

3%

15%

4%

8%

75% of respondents were using a combination of two or more backup types, encompassing �le, application and server image backups.

Multiple operating systems are the norm.While Windows was the most commonly used operating system, the majority of respondents needed to back up data from at least two different OS.

Of those planning to add a new backup type in the future, were adding server images.

Virtualization is a work in progress.While increased virtualization was the end goal for many respondents, just over half reported less than 70% virtualization in their current environment.

Disaster Recovery is expanding.While nearly all respondents had a disaster recovery solution in place, a third planned to replace or augment it in the near future.

33%

3%

<1%: Other, Mac + Linux, Linux + OtherResponses included Solaris, HPUX, AIX & IBM OS400

47%

1% 1% 1%8% 4%

34%have 31-70% virtualized servers

19%have 0-30% virtualized servers

15%20%

10%

25%

70%use one of four DR solutions:

On-Premise DRPhysical Offsite (Tape, etc)On-Premise + CloudOn-Premise + Physical Offsite

97%are currently using some form of disaster recovery

THE STATE OF BACKUP

What kind of environment is the average backup protecting, and what kind of backup approach do most companies need? Here’s what over 400 IT professionals told Zetta.net.

Most use multiple backup types.

52%are using all three types

63%use more than one OS

80%have Windows in their environment

47%have 71-100% virtualized servers

31%planned to add a new DR method

52%of those adding DR planned to use cloud.

76%

9% 9%

3%

15%

4%

8%

75% of respondents were using a combination of two or more backup types, encompassing �le, application and server image backups.

Multiple operating systems are the norm.While Windows was the most commonly used operating system, the majority of respondents needed to back up data from at least two different OS.

Of those planning to add a new backup type in the future, were adding server images.

Virtualization is a work in progress.While increased virtualization was the end goal for many respondents, just over half reported less than 70% virtualization in their current environment.

Disaster Recovery is expanding.While nearly all respondents had a disaster recovery solution in place, a third planned to replace or augment it in the near future.

33%

3%

<1%: Other, Mac + Linux, Linux + OtherResponses included Solaris, HPUX, AIX & IBM OS400

47%

1% 1% 1%8% 4%

34%have 31-70% virtualized servers

19%have 0-30% virtualized servers

15%20%

10%

25%

70%use one of four DR solutions:

On-Premise DRPhysical Offsite (Tape, etc)On-Premise + CloudOn-Premise + Physical Offsite

97%are currently using some form of disaster recovery

THE STATE OF BACKUP

What kind of environment is the average backup protecting, and what kind of backup approach do most companies need? Here’s what over 400 IT professionals told Zetta.net.

Most use multiple backup types.

52%are using all three types

63%use more than one OS

80%have Windows in their environment

47%have 71-100% virtualized servers

31%planned to add a new DR method

52%of those adding DR planned to use cloud.

76%

9% 9%

3%

15%

4%

8%

75% of respondents were using a combination of two or more backup types, encompassing �le, application and server image backups.

Multiple operating systems are the norm.While Windows was the most commonly used operating system, the majority of respondents needed to back up data from at least two different OS.

Of those planning to add a new backup type in the future, were adding server images.

Virtualization is a work in progress.While increased virtualization was the end goal for many respondents, just over half reported less than 70% virtualization in their current environment.

Disaster Recovery is expanding.While nearly all respondents had a disaster recovery solution in place, a third planned to replace or augment it in the near future.

33%

3%

<1%: Other, Mac + Linux, Linux + OtherResponses included Solaris, HPUX, AIX & IBM OS400

47%

1% 1% 1%8% 4%

34%have 31-70% virtualized servers

19%have 0-30% virtualized servers

15%20%

10%

25%

70%use one of four DR solutions:

On-Premise DRPhysical Offsite (Tape, etc)On-Premise + CloudOn-Premise + Physical Offsite

97%are currently using some form of disaster recovery

THE STATE OF BACKUP

What kind of environment is the average backup protecting, and what kind of backup approach do most companies need? Here’s what over 400 IT professionals told Zetta.net.

www.zetta.net/freetrial

Most use multiple backup types.

52%are using all three types

63%use more than one OS

80%have Windows in their environment

47%have 71-100% virtualized servers

31%planned to add a new DR method

52%of those adding DR planned to use cloud.

76%

9% 9%

3%

15%

4%

8%

75% of respondents were using a combination of two or more backup types, encompassing �le, application and server image backups.

Multiple operating systems are the norm.While Windows was the most commonly used operating system, the majority of respondents needed to back up data from at least two different OS.

Of those planning to add a new backup type in the future, were adding server images.

Virtualization is a work in progress.While increased virtualization was the end goal for many respondents, just over half reported less than 70% virtualization in their current environment.

Disaster Recovery is expanding.While nearly all respondents had a disaster recovery solution in place, a third planned to replace or augment it in the near future.

33%

3%

<1%: Other, Mac + Linux, Linux + OtherResponses included Solaris, HPUX, AIX & IBM OS400

47%

1% 1% 1%8% 4%

34%have 31-70% virtualized servers

19%have 0-30% virtualized servers

15%20%

10%

25%

70%use one of four DR solutions:

On-Premise DRPhysical Offsite (Tape, etc)On-Premise + CloudOn-Premise + Physical Offsite

97%are currently using some form of disaster recovery

THE STATE OF BACKUP

What kind of environment is the average backup protecting, and what kind of backup approach do most companies need? Here’s what over 400 IT professionals told Zetta.net.

www.zetta.net/freetrial

Most use multiple backup types.

52%are using all three types

63%use more than one OS

80%have Windows in their environment

47%have 71-100% virtualized servers

31%planned to add a new DR method

52%of those adding DR planned to use cloud.

76%

9%

75% of respondents were using a combination of two or more backup types, encompassing �le, application and server image backups.

Multiple operating systems are the norm.While Windows was the most commonly used operating system, the majority of respondents needed to back up data from at least two different OS.

Of those planning to add a new backup type in the future, were adding server images.

Virtualization is a work in progress.While increased virtualization was the end goal for many respondents, just over half reported less than 70% virtualization in their current environment.

Disaster Recovery is expanding.While nearly all respondents had a disaster recovery solution in place, a third planned to replace or augment it in the near future.

33%

3%

<1%: Other, Mac + Linux, Linux + OtherResponses included Solaris, HPUX, AIX & IBM OS400

47%

1% 1% 1%8% 4%

34%have 31-70% virtualized servers

19%have 0-30% virtualized servers

9%8%

15%20%

10%

25%

70%use one of four DR solutions:

On-Premise DRPhysical Offsite (Tape, etc)On-Premise + CloudOn-Premise + Physical Offsite

97%are currently using some form of disaster recovery

THE STATE OF BACKUP

What kind of environment is the average backup protecting, and what kind of backup approach do most companies need? Here’s what over 400 IT professionals told Zetta.net.

www.zetta.net/freetrial

15%

3% 4%

Most use multiple backup types.

52%are using all three types

63%use more than one OS

95%have Windows in their environment

47%have 71-100% virtualized servers

31%planned to add a new DR method

52%of those adding DR planned to use cloud.

76%

9%

79% of respondents were using a combination of two or more backup types, encompassing �le, application and server image backups.

Multiple operating systems are the norm.While Windows was the most commonly used operating system, the majority of respondents needed to back up data from at least two different OS.

Of those planning to add a new backup type in the future, were adding server images.

Virtualization is a work in progress.While increased virtualization was the end goal for many respondents, just over half reported less than 70% virtualization in their current environment.

Disaster Recovery is expanding.While nearly all respondents had a disaster recovery solution in place, a third planned to replace or augment it in the near future.

33%

3%

<1%: Mac, Other, Mac + Linux, Linux + OtherResponses included Solaris, HPUX, AIX & IBM OS400

47%

1% 1% 1%8% 4%

34%have 31-70% virtualized servers

19%have 0-30% virtualized servers

9%8%

15%20%

10%

25%

70%use one of four DR solutions:

On-Premise DRPhysical Offsite (Tape, etc)On-Premise + CloudOn-Premise + Physical Offsite

97%are currently using some form of disaster recovery

THE STATE OF BACKUP

What kind of environment is the average backup protecting, and what kind of backup approach do most companies need? Here’s what over 400 IT professionals told Zetta.net.

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15%

3% 4%

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