Virtual server technology has had an enormous impact in data centers by advancing server consolidation at a pace never seen before. Organisations of all sizes have slashed the number of physical servers they need, allowing them to trim costs, cut complexity, and reduce power and space requirements. But while they make a lot of IT chores easier, virtual servers make one key task a lot harder: backup.

Here's everything you need to know about protecting virtual servers:

• Top Tips for Virtual Server Backup
• How Backup Apps Work with VMware
• 5 Things You Should Know about VCB
• Q+A: Inside Virtual Server Backup
• Channel Perspective: VMware backup FAQ
• Vendor Resources