The term “solution” is not something to use lightly as it refers to a product or set of products that provide the total package. While no single vendor can be the answer to every pain and problem a business encounters, there are important items to consider before making an investment in a data protection solution. This article will discuss the major items to consider before purchasing a data protection solution as well as the issues affecting businesses on multiple levels, including total cost of ownership and time spent on administration, maintenance, support and recovery. More than just backup and recovery…