Written by W. Curtis Preston (@wcpreston), four-time O'Reilly author, and host of The Backup Wrap-up podcast. I am now the Technology Evangelist at S2|DATA, which helps companies manage their legacy data
I've posted and talked quite a bit about tape lately. I asked if we've put…
I've posted and talked quite a bit about tape lately. I asked if we've put…
Searchstorage has just released another video techtalk starring yours truly. It's about archiving and encryption.…
FacebookX Google Cloud disaster recovery planning is crucial, and the recent ordeal faced by Australian pension provider UniSuper proves this. It serves as a stark reminder of the devastating consequences of cloud disasters. This blog post summarizes the main points of my latest podcast episode. If you’d like, you can listen to it at https://www.backupwrapup.com/google-cloud-disaster-recovery-lessons…
FacebookXIn the ever-evolving landscape of cyber threats, ransomware stands out as a particularly nasty piece of work. It’s not just about data theft anymore; it’s about holding your digital life hostage. But here’s the million-dollar question: how to detect ransomware before it’s too late? This blog post summarizes the main points of my latest podcast…
FacebookXThe man in the van can lose your tapes. Any questions? It’s the man, not the mountain Yes, Iron Mountain has had many very public incidents of losing tapes. You can do a google search for Iron Mountain Loses Tapes to see what I’m talking about. When all these stories started hitting the news back…
FacebookXOver one billions email address/password combos were recently leaked under the name “Collection #1,” suggesting there may be more. When something like this happens, I just take a deep breath and change my passwords on any sites that were affected, and I move on with my day. Why can I do that? Because I use…
FacebookXWhen your laptop restore stretches from hours into days into weeks, you start questioning every life decision that led you to this moment. That’s exactly what happened to my friend Stuart, a retired IT pro who recently spent 16 days – yes, you read that right – restoring 900GB of data from Carbonite. This blog…
FacebookX The backup industry is undergoing a significant transformation, with major players consolidating through mergers and acquisitions. While this trend promises streamlined solutions and expanded capabilities, it also brings potential dangers that organizations must be aware of when consolidating backup systems. This blog post explores these risks and offers insights on how to navigate them…