How to Protect Your NAS from Ransomware
by Sean Curiel on Nov 1, 2022 6:00:00 AM
The number of malware variants that specifically target NAS devices appears to be on the rise. Fortunately, being proactive in taking common-sense precautions and utilizing the security features built into your NAS – can go a long way toward stopping Ransomware before it ever has a ch …
Why MSPs Love Block Level Differencing (FastBIT)
by Sean Curiel on Apr 13, 2021 7:54:24 AM
Modern data protection solutions offer us a wide range of methods for backing up. To start with, we have the option of backing up at the file level or taking an entire system image. These backup formats each have their own benefits and unique purpose for data security.
A Practical Guide to RAID Storage
by Bridget.Giacinto on Sep 10, 2020 11:07:00 AM
If uptime and availability are important to your business, you may want to consider using RAID storage as part of your data storage strategy. RAID writes data across multiple disks to provide redundancy. What is RAID Storage? RAID storage is a Redundant Array of Independent or Inexpen …
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
by Sean Curiel on Sep 3, 2020 11:28:34 PM
It’s easy to imagine any number of disasters that could create a catastrophic data‑loss scenario—from hardware failure and ransomware to accidental deletion or a site-wide outage. In today’s always‑on environment, it’s not a matter of if – but when. With employees unable to access dat …
RAID, Backup and Drive Recovery Services
by Sean Curiel on Feb 13, 2020 6:00:00 AM
With all the technologies in the world of data security, a few specific ones pop up repeatedly as default methods that customers use to recover lost data. We’re lucky to live in a time where data recovery services stand a fighting chance at recovering data from our failed drives. Of c …
Is Your Business Wasting Money by Not Virtualizing Storage? [Video]
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 7, 2016 10:44:58 AM
Money doesn't grow on trees, and your business shouldn't waste it by sticking with legacy storage solutions.
Optical Media is not Ready for Future Backup Needs
by Bridget.Giacinto on Dec 15, 2015 4:51:23 AM
Storage devices and solutions have evolved over time, and legacy methods are no longer viable for today's businesses. Take optical media, for example. It was once a popular option for organizational and personal backups alike, but it's becoming a thing of the past for a variety of rea …
Why Optical Media as a Backup Medium is a Thing of the Past [Video]
by Bridget.Giacinto on Dec 2, 2015 5:00:26 AM
The mediums you store your backups on can be critical to your success. While optical media like CDs was once a popular option, today it's a thing of the past.
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 …
Small Business Backup: Where to Backup Data
by Jon Ferraez on Sep 16, 2014 4:56:54 PM
Most small businesses understand the importance of backing up their business data, but don't always know the specifics of where to back up data or how to implement fail-safe measures to ensure that their data is protected. If you cannot afford to lose your data in the event of a devic …
