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## ![Semion Mazor, Product Evangelist](https://bluexp.netapp.com/hubfs/Profile%20pic.jpg) Semion Mazor, Product Evangelist

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### Recent Posts

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Backup and Archive Advanced 6 minute read Cloud Backup Ransomware Protection BlueXP Added Values

Jan 15, 2023

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [Logical Air Gap Backup with BlueXP Backup and Recovery](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-air-gap-backup-with-bluexp-backup-and-recovery)

[Backup and Archive](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/topic/backup-and-archive) [Advanced](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/topic/advanced) [6 minute read](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/topic/6-minute-read) [Cloud Backup](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/topic/cloud-backup) [Ransomware Protection](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/topic/ransomware-protection) [Added Values](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/topic/added-values)

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Backup and Archive Advanced Cloud Backup Perspectives Infrastructure

Oct 18, 2022

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [Tape Backup Alternatives: Why It’s Time for Tape Modernization and How to Do It](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-tape-backup-alternatives-tape-modernization-and-how-to-do-it)

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Data Protection Backup and Archive Elementary 7 minute read Cloud Backup

Jul 29, 2022

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [What Is a Data Archiving Solution?](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-what-is-a-data-archiving-solution)

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Data Protection Backup and Archive Elementary 6 minute read Cloud Backup

Jul 27, 2022

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [Incremental vs. Differential Backup: What Is the Difference?](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-incremental-vs-differential-backup-what-is-the-difference)

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Backup and Archive Elementary Cloud Backup

Jul 17, 2022

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [What Is Backup as a Service (BaaS) and 6 Key Capabilities](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-what-is-backup-as-a-service-baas-and-6-key-capabilities)

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File Services Data Protection Backup and Archive Advanced 5 minute read Cloud Backup BlueXP

Jul 14, 2022

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [Direct Backups: Why You Should Forget About Indirect Backups](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-direct-backups-why-its-time-to-say-goodbye-to-indirect-backups)

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Backup and Archive Elementary Cloud Backup

Jul 14, 2022

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [4 Types of Incremental Backup and Critical Best Practices](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-4-types-of-incremental-backup-and-critical-best-practices)

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Backup and Archive Elementary 6 minute read Cloud Backup

Jul 13, 2022

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [3-2-1 Backup Rule: Is it Still Relevant in the DevOps Era?](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-3-2-1-backup-rule-is-it-still-relevant-in-the-devops-era)

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Backup and Archive Elementary 6 minute read Cloud Backup

Jul 13, 2022

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## [Backup Modernization: 5 Ways to Modernize Your Backups](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-backup-modernization-5-ways-to-modernize-your-backups)

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Backup and Archive Elementary 6 minute read Cloud Backup

May 09, 2022

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## [Object Storage Backup: Benefits and Key Considerations](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-object-storage-backup-benefits-and-key-considerations)

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Data Protection Backup and Archive Advanced 8 minute read Cloud Backup Perspectives Infrastructure

Apr 18, 2022

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## [Backup Trends: Keeping Up with the Latest Trends in Backup](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-backup-trends-keeping-up-with-the-latest-trends-in-backup)

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Data Protection Backup and Archive Advanced 7 minute read Cloud Backup Perspectives Infrastructure

Mar 27, 2022

[By Semion Mazor](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/author/semion-mazor)

## [The Storage Admin Backup Struggle: PBs to Back Up and No Time to Do It](https://bluexp.netapp.com/blog/cbs-blg-the-storage-admin-backup-struggle-pbs-to-back-up-and-no-time-to-do-it)

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