What is Virtual Machine Replication?
by Nathan.Fouarge on Oct 16, 2014, 9:31:57 AM
Let's take a deep dive into one of the facets of virtual machine protection called virtual machine replication (also called virtual replication) and what it can do for a business. The first question that may come to mind is, “What is virtual machine replication?” On a very simple leve …
Why Physical and Virtual Machine Backup Just Makes Sense
by Nathan.Fouarge on Oct 15, 2014, 8:21:57 AM
While virtualization can make sense in the small business world, not everyone can virtualize all of their data. Virtualization projects take planning, resources, and, most importantly, time to complete the migration. During this transition period, while you are in the process of movin …
Overcoming the Challenges of BYOD Backup in Small Businesses
by Nathan.Fouarge on Sep 18, 2014, 8:37:26 AM
Previous articles detailed the basics of what you need to know about BYOD (Bring Your Own Device), and why it is essential to backup your BYOD endpoints. We also provided some suggestions on where you should store these backups. While these challenges are crucial to consider in a smal …
Virtual Desktop Infrastructure (VDI) Makes Sense for Small Businesses
by Nathan.Fouarge on Aug 18, 2014, 4:10:32 AM
When people talk about VDI, it seems as though all the talk is centered around how to implement it and the associated costs for large businesses. What does not seem to be getting a lot of attention is how VDI can be implemented in a small business environment, and whether it makes any …
Not Creating a Disaster Recovery Plan Could Cost You Everything
by Nathan.Fouarge on Mar 13, 2014, 10:01:15 AM
Disaster recovery planning is a very large topic, and data backup and recovery is only one part of it. To give you a real-life example of what this means, consider a recent posting on Reddit. A System Admin receives a ticket saying that the power is out in their office in Kiev and tha …
Schrödinger’s Backup: The Good and Bad of Backup
by Nathan.Fouarge on Feb 23, 2014, 5:30:00 AM
Photo credit: 'No Matter' Project You have most likely not heard of the concept of Schrödinger’s backup that has been coined in IT, but many people are running this experiment without even knowing it. It states: “The condition of any backup is unknown until a restore is attempted.” To …
