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 …
What is Volume Shadow Copy (VSS)?
by Clay Levering on Jul 15, 2014 12:20:55 PM
One of the most common issues our customers face involves backing up open files and a Microsoft service called “Volume Shadow Copy.” Volume Shadow Copy Service (or VSS) is probably the single most important component of making sure you are getting backups of the files and systems that …
What Are the Common Excuses to Not Backup Computer Data?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jul 14, 2014 3:23:36 AM
Even in this day and age of advanced computer technology, you should still make sure that you take out the time to properly back up all of the files on your computer to make sure that you’ll still have them in case anything should happen to your computer. No matter how advanced techno …
How to Backup Your Computer
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jun 6, 2014 9:35:49 AM
No one wants to lose their data, so my goal is not to give you all the reasons why you need to back up your computer, because you already know you should. Instead, I want to focus on how to back up your computer and what you need to do to keep your files protected. Ultimately, you wan …
Top 8 Computer Tips and Tricks | How to Protect Your Computer
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 20, 2014 10:30:11 AM
We can all acknowledge that keeping your computer safe and your identity protected from hackers is important, but in practice, what can be done to keep your computer data safe? By simply following a few preventative steps, you can make your online experience truly secure and keep your …
Top 10 Backup Software Questions to Ask
by Bridget.Giacinto on May 19, 2014 9:05:23 AM
Shopping for the right backup software solution for your company can feel like a daunting task, especially if you don’t know what questions to ask. We have compiled a list of the top 10 backup software questions to ask software vendors to help you make the best choice for your specifi …
Lifting the Burden of HIPAA Compliance
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 11, 2014 9:13:21 AM
HIPAA (Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act) was enacted by the United States Congress and signed by President Bill Clinton in 1996 as a way to establish universal standards by which all patient data in the healthcare industry is protected. Achieving HIPAA compliance is …
What is a Bare Metal Restore?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Apr 7, 2014 9:29:33 AM
Bare metal restore refers to rebuilding a system from a bare metal state (without any OS) in the event of a catastrophe. This type of restore requires you to rebuild your entire system from scratch, including the operating system, software applications, files, settings and system pref …
The Importance of Backup Software
by Bridget.Giacinto on Mar 31, 2014 11:15:07 PM
In recognition of World Backup Day, we felt it was important to discuss why backup software is so important. Unfortunately many computer users have learned the importance of backup software the hard way. Hard drives are one of the least reliable components of a PC system, and most peo …
Are You Getting Enough VALUE from Your Backup Solutions?
by Mike Andrews on Mar 17, 2014 9:21:04 AM
Today I would like to discuss VALUE. Value can be viewed as the importance, worth, or usefulness of something. Each person has their unique measures of value. It is your barometer of what is important in life. When it comes to backup, VALUE can be looked at from several different pers …
