DRaaS Blog
The stories and discussions presented in our DRaaS Blog are intended to offer insights as well as stimulate valuable conversation on Disaster Recovery as a Service, backup, replication and systems and data protection generally. While Global Data Vault specializes in this area exclusively, content is also presented here covering business continuity and similar closely related areas. Please let us know your thoughts and ideas.
Cloud Mobility – Buzz Words or Pain Point?
Do an internet search on “cloud mobility,” and you will get a TON of results. The definition(s) can be confusing, but basically it describes the ability to avoid locking in workloads to a specific cloud vendor. Diversification of resources between private and public...
The Air Gap Controversy
The Air Gap Controversy In a previous blog post, we talked about the 3-2-1-1 data protection concept as well as “air gaps.” We’ve also discovered that viruses can corrupt files that are written to air-gapped technologies, such as tape, rendering them useless, and the...
Gartner Magic Quadrant for Data Center Backup and Recovery
Veeam Software is an unusual participant in the Gartner Magic Quadrant given that they entered it in the visionary section, and were the first company to do so with only a virtualization offering.
How to keep Ryuk ransomware from interrupting your business
How to keep Ryuk ransomware from interrupting your businessOctober is National Cybersecurity Awareness Month and, according to TechNewsWorld.com, “the global damage from ransomware could cost US$11.5 billion this year […] while the average downtime for organizations...
A Look at Global Data Vault’s Enhanced Data Protection
In Veeam Backup and Replication 9.5 Update 3, Veeam introduced a feature called “Insider Protection,” and updated it for the most recent release of Update 4. Insider Protection is a method used to combat the malicious or intentional (and perhaps even accidental)...
The truth about Office 365 backup
The truth about Office 365 data backup For years, Microsoft customers have been able to take advantage of cloud-based offerings for all or parts of the Microsoft Office Suite, Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SharePoint, and OneDrive. This “Office 365” (O365) offering...
How to Protect Your Business from Ransomware Attacks
In order to protect your business from ransomware attacks, you need to implement a sophisticated solution that includes a sure path to recovery.
Hackers Attacking International Suppliers
Hackers Attacking International SuppliersCybercrime exploiting vulnerabilities in international supplier's networks There’s a saying, “Make sure everybody in your boat is rowing and not drilling holes when you’re not looking.” It’s a great analogy for some of the more...
The importance of maintaining databases
If you’re in business, then its likely you’ve got a database such as Exchange, SharePoint and SQL, and all the responsibility (and headaches) that go along with owning one. Without properly maintaining databases, in time, your applications dependent on them will slow...