disaster recovery

  1. Mastering Disaster Recovery: Windows 365 Plus & Server Backup Strategies

    Disaster Recovery Unleashed: From Windows 365 Plus to Server Backups In today’s fast-paced IT world, every minute counts. Whether you're managing hundreds of Cloud PCs or safeguarding client data on your local network, making sure your systems bounce back swiftly from any outage is crucial. In...
  2. Microsoft Invests in Veeam: A Leap Toward AI-Driven Data Resilience

    In a move that underscores the increasing importance of data security in an era marked by cyber threats and evolving IT challenges, Microsoft has made an undisclosed equity investment in Veeam Software—a leader in data protection and resilience solutions. This strategic partnership aims to...
  3. 8 Key Benefits of Microsoft 365 Backup Services You Need to Know

    In today’s cloud-centric workplace, organizations rely heavily on Microsoft 365 for everyday collaboration, communication, and data management. While Microsoft 365 offers robust tools and applications, its Shared Responsibility Model means that the responsibility for data backup and protection...
  4. Global Microsoft MFA Outage: Impacts, Causes, and Future Resilience

    On January 13, 2025, thousands—if not millions—of users found themselves locked out of their Microsoft 365 accounts thanks to a global outage of Microsoft’s Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA) system. Critical applications like Outlook, Teams, SharePoint, and OneDrive went quiet as people...
  5. Azure Networking Outage: Impacts, Recovery, and Lessons Learned

    Imagine it’s a regular weekday, and your business is humming along smoothly on Azure’s cloud platform. Suddenly, a routine task—accessing your database, triggering an app function, or generating a Business Intelligence report—throws an error. The culprit? A massive Azure networking outage that...
  6. Maximizing SAP Uptime on Azure: Innovations by Sreenu Maddipudi

    In today’s lightning-fast digital age, where downtime is as welcome as a mosquito at a waterfall party, businesses can’t afford interruptions in their critical applications. For organizations running SAP systems—the backbone of enterprise resource planning (ERP)—downtime isn’t just an...
  7. Top Windows Server Backup Solutions for 2024: Secure Your Data

    With data pouring in like an avalanche and businesses becoming ever more reliant on operational continuity, selecting the right Windows Server backup solution isn't just important—it's essential. Remember the days when backing up a server meant feeding magnetic tapes into drives while praying...
  8. Microsoft 365 Outlook Outage: Users Face Email Access Issues

    In a twist of fate that has left many office workers holding their breath, Microsoft 365 services, particularly Outlook, experienced a significant outage on November 25, 2024. Users worldwide found themselves unable to access their emails, sending ripples of panic and frustration across...
  9. Introducing Quick Machine Recovery Tool: A Breakthrough for Windows 11 Boot Issues

    In response to a growing need for resilience against booting problems, Microsoft is rolling out a new tool known as the Quick Machine Recovery tool. This innovative solution aims to provide system administrators with the capability to remotely fix Windows 11 systems that refuse to boot...
  10. Shoalhaven City Council's Azure Migration: Enhancing Disaster Recovery and Security

    In a world where natural disasters seem to be escalating, data security and disaster recovery are not just buzzwords; they are lifelines for organizations. Logicalis Australia, a prominent global technology services provider, has made significant strides in fortifying the Shoalhaven City...
  11. Shoalhaven City Council's Successful Migration to Microsoft Azure: A Cloud Revolution

    In an ambitious move aimed at enhancing disaster recovery and data security, the Shoalhaven City Council in New South Wales, Australia, has migrated key services to Microsoft Azure. This strategic shift has not only fortified their operational frameworks but also exemplifies a growing trend...
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    Actions taken during Disaster Recovery for client whose IBM Megaraid controller has failed

    Subject: Actions taken during Disaster Recovery for client whose IBM Megaraid controller has failed Good day from Singapore, We have a client, an engineering company, in Woodlands Link Singapore. They have an old IBM System X server (hereinafter referred to as the Old Server). Their IBM...
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    Windows 11 I have used Macrium Reflect

    I have used Macrium Reflect for years and being free it lacked encryption. I just found that out b/c it is EOL for free. I keep trying different ones and don't know whether to stay with Macrium and pay or go elsewhere. I tried Windows B+R and it was fine but heard it is not long for this world...
  14. Announcing Windows Admin Center Preview 2012

    Author's note: I am publishing this blog post on behalf of the Windows Admin Center Team. Happy New Year from the Windows Admin Center Team! We’re excited to bring you the first look at our newest features as we start fresh in the new year. Thanks for your continued interest and support. In...
  15. VIDEO How safe is Fukushima after the 2011 nuclear disaster?

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  16. Datrium to Embrace Data-Focused, Multicloud Environments

    The goal is to offer not only primary storage, but also high-performance compute, backup, disaster recovery, encryption and mobility. Continue reading...
  17. VIDEO Facing South Florida: Nursing Home Deaths & Hurricane Irma Recovery Part I&2

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    Windows 10 Questions - Eliminating Ransomware

    I'm trying to understand the nature of virus/malware/ransomware to better apply my backup strategies. So here are some questions I have: Question Scenario #1 - Lets say I have 2 internal hard drives connected to my PC. One with Windows10 installed and the other one with Linux installed. I use...
  19. Automated disaster recovery solution using ASR for file shares hosted on StorSimple

    Describes how to configure an automated disaster recovery solution for StorSimple file shares Link Removed
  20. Windows 10 Restoring an system copy

    That is a good exercise, isn't it? I made a system copy on an external USB disk, then a repair disk on CD. Because there are more system copies on that USB disk I made a new directory and moved the system copy into that directory. Nothing new, all has been done before. Then I restored...