Network World

AUGUST 13, 2024

Early on July 19, just minutes after data security giant CrowdStrike released what was supposed to be a security update, enterprises started losing Windows endpoints, and we ended up with one of the worst and most widespread IT outages of all time. We’ve been told that enterprises are rethinking their cloud strategy.

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Data Center Knowledge

JULY 18, 2013

Yet today, there are few backup administrators using this technique. Today, many customers are using tape as a duplicate backup. They run quicker to disk within their backup windows and can be duplicated or archived to tape for off-site storage. Evolution of Storage and Backup Technology. The Future of Data Tape.

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Data Center Data Backup Storage 195

CIO Business Intelligence

JULY 22, 2024

The widespread disruption caused by the recent CrowdStrike software glitch, which led to a global outage of Windows systems, has sent shockwaves through the IT community. For CIOs, the event serves as a stark reminder of the inherent risks associated with over-reliance on a single vendor, particularly in the cloud.

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Strategy Cloud Airlines CTO 143

Sean Daniel

MARCH 29, 2011

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials & Windows Home Server 2011 RTM! Another set of great products out the door from the Windows Server Solutions team. Both Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and Windows Home Server 2011 have released to manufacturing! Cloud Computing. (10).

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Small Business Windows Backup SMB 100

Dataconomy

APRIL 8, 2024

Undoubtedly, emphasizing the significance of dependable backups is crucial; they safeguard irreplaceable data and mitigate substantial downtime stemming from cyber threats or unforeseen calamities. Yet, maintaining recent backups enables data restoration, thwarting extortion attempts. Cybersecurity breaches. System malfunctions.

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Backup Data Strategy Storage 83

Sean Daniel

FEBRUARY 10, 2011

How to Enable TimeMachine Backup for your MAC to your Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials or Windows Home Server 2011. I’ve quite possibly been assimilated to Windows. Click the install for Windows PC button and follow the instructions. Which means you can download and install them!!

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Backup How To Windows Small Business 82

All Things Distributed

MAY 8, 2012

Expanding the Cloud for Windows Developers. of administrative tasks such as OS and database software patching, storage management, and implementing reliable backup and disaster recovery solutions. All Things Distributed. Werner Vogels weblog on building scalable and robust distributed systems. Comments ().

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Development Windows Disaster Recovery Licensing 94

The Verge

JANUARY 21, 2022

Starting with Windows 10 , Microsoft has added features to its built-in Windows Security software that can help keep your computer safe from ransomware. As far as ransomware is concerned, there are two levels to Windows Security. The second level is Windows’ ransomware protection, which you have to turn on manually.

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Windows How To Backup Malware 111

The Verge

DECEMBER 29, 2020

If you bought a new Windows laptop on Black Friday or received one as a gift, you may be struggling to figure out which apps to download. I have scoured the internet, the Microsoft Store, and my own downloads folder to find all the best Windows apps for whatever purpose you may need. Adobe Creative Cloud. Never fear.

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Windows 3D Microsoft Storage 133

Galido

MAY 23, 2016

A hot backup, also called a dynamic backup, is a backup performed on data even though it is actively accessible to users and may currently be in a state of being updated. Hot backups can provide a convenient solution in multi-user systems, because they do not require downtime, as does a conventional cold backup.

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GeekWire

JULY 23, 2024

Windows Vista launched in late 2006 to computer makers and early 2007 to consumers, one of the toughest chapters in Microsoft’s history, There’s still a lot to learn from Vista. How did I fall into this rabbit hole? Part of the blame goes to the Acquired podcast ‘s epic series on Microsoft’s history.

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Windows Microsoft Operating Systems Artificial Intelligence 109

Sean Daniel

FEBRUARY 5, 2010

Online Backup using CloudBerry Labs for Windows Home Server. I naturally have a built in backup set up to back up to a 1TB USB hard drive. Cloud based backup and storage can provide peace of mind and insurance against such loss. Enter CloudBerry Labs Backup. Photo Blog | E-Mail Me. Friday, February 05, 2010.

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Backup Windows Storage SMB 67

TechSpot

AUGUST 25, 2023

The most notable new feature in the latest build is a redesigned Settings homepage that uses an interactive card interface to offer quick access to recommended settings, cloud storage, account recovery, personalization options, and Bluetooth device management. It also lets users view and manage their Microsoft 365 and Xbox subscriptions.

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Backup Device Management Windows Storage 98

Sean Daniel

FEBRUARY 4, 2011

Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 and Interaction with Small Business Server 2011 Essentials. I know I have talked before about Windows MultiPoint Server 2011 , and how it can help your Small Business with thin clients, old clients, seasonal employees and even reducing the number of machines in the office by getting one nice one.

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Windows Small Business Backup SMB 80

Sean Daniel

OCTOBER 12, 2012

Why I’m Super Happy with Windows 8. But with Windows 8 , I held off installing it as my production machine until 2 months after RTM. But with Windows 8 , I held off installing it as my production machine until 2 months after RTM. I loved Windows 7 so much. Friday, October 12, 2012. Yes and no.

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Windows Microsoft SMB Backup 103

Sean Daniel

NOVEMBER 8, 2010

Announcing Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. This morning, building on the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Announcement , we are announcing a new edition targeted at Small Business called Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials. What is this Windows Storage Server 2008 R2 Essentials?

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Storage Windows Small Business Backup 73

CIO Business Intelligence

DECEMBER 20, 2022

Cloud adoption continues its meteoric rise, with IT leaders increasingly going all-in on the platform. But succeeding in the cloud can be complex, and CIOs have continued to fumble their cloud strategies in 2022 in a variety of ways, industry observers say. who says this should be in the rear-view window by now. “It

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Strategy Cloud Data Center Insurance 119

Sean Daniel

APRIL 26, 2010

Windows Home Server Codename “Vail” Public Beta Available Today! As you know, one of the products I work on is Windows Home Server. Today we’re excited to announce that the next version of Windows Home Server (codename “Vail”) is available for you to try. Cloud Computing. (10).

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Windows Backup SMB Small Business 72

CIO Business Intelligence

MAY 2, 2022

Another out-of-date belief is that frequent backups are the best recovery strategy. While that may be true for less capable attacks, an attacker that is already inside a network not only has the opportunity to compromise backups, but also exfiltrate (and ultimately leak) critical data. Close back doors. Data has no jurisdiction.

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Security Cloud Backup Network 105

Storage IO Blog

JANUARY 12, 2014

Some Windows Server Storage I/O related commands The following are some commands and tools for Microsoft Windows environments that are useful for storage I/O activities (among others).

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Storage Windows Vmware Backup 62

Sean Daniel

FEBRUARY 5, 2011

Why I plan on using the new Windows Home Server 2011. I’m sure you have heard by now, that the Release Candidate of the new Windows Home Server 2011 is available for download. open standard for compatible streaming, you can stream to your XBOX 360, Playstation 3, DLNA capable TV, iPad (with application), Windows 7 PC (or slate!)

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Windows Backup Storage Microsoft 87

Sean Daniel

JULY 15, 2010

Windows Server Codename “Aurora” Video Walkthrough. How To Install Windows Home Server 2011 on your MediaSmart or DataVault Hardware. Cloud Computing. (10). Online Backup. (5). Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4). Windows Live Services. (16). Windows Mobile. (23). Windows Phone 7. (2).

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Windows Video SMB Small Business 71

Dataconomy

SEPTEMBER 22, 2023

Microsoft will release its next big Windows 11 update on September 26th, Windows 11 23h2. The update will include the new AI-powered Windows Copilot feature, a redesigned File Explorer, a new Ink Anywhere feature for pen users, big improvements to the Paint app, and much more. That’s what Copilot brings to the table.

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Mick's IT Blog

OCTOBER 25, 2013

If your company backs up the data on your system, it''s not going to do a lot of good to securely delete everything because they will have a backup of it. Transfer the files/music/videos/cookies/pictures/exported emails/bookmarks either to a USB thumb drive or to the cloud. System Restore Points. Limitations.

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Security Data Windows Backup 102

Sean Daniel

APRIL 4, 2011

How To Install Windows Home Server 2011 on your MediaSmart or DataVault Hardware. Next up you’ll have to copy the Windows Home Server 2011 DVD to the root of the disk. This makes the Thumb drive and the DVD look identical in Windows Explorer. Installing Windows Home Server 2011. SeanDaniel.com [tech].

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Windows How To HP Backup 92

Sean Daniel

MARCH 29, 2011

Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials and Intel vPro Add-in. How To Install Windows Home Server 2011 on your MediaSmart or DataVault Hardware. Cloud Computing. (10). Online Backup. (5). Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4). Windows Live Services. (16). Windows Mobile. (23). Windows Vista. (15).

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Small Business Windows SMB Backup 63

Sean Daniel

OCTOBER 11, 2012

Windows Server 2012 Essentials RTM!! Well, The product formerly known as Windows Small Business Server 2012, is finally at RTM! This was the last version of SBS I had the pleasure of working on, owning the storage system from the ground up as well as the initial design of the Online Backup functionality. Cloud Computing. (10).

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Windows Small Business Backup SMB 61

Social, Agile and Transformation

MAY 27, 2009

Amazon Cloud - Becoming a Storm? One year later, I began using S3 via JungleDisk at home as a way to backup my hundreds of gigabytes of photos. Want Windows, ASP.Net, MS SQL - check, they have it. Bottom line: If you arent looking at the cloud, better start and get caught up quickly. cloud computing. (6).

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Agile Social Cloud CTO 100

Sean Daniel

MARCH 15, 2011

Online Backup using Proxure’s KeepVault for Windows Home Server 2011 and Windows Small Business Server 2011. When using Windows Home Server v1, I had found an Online Backup solution that I previously reviewed on this blog. To me that means that someone at KeepVault *could* decrypt your backup.

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Backup Windows Small Business SMB 46

CIO Business Intelligence

NOVEMBER 2, 2023

In the early days of Windows operating systems up through Windows XP, almost any program a user would launch would have administrator-level privileges. As we move to the cloud, there are new potential nightmares. Some companies want third-party backup solutions for their cloud services.

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Backup Information Security Security Operating Systems 128

Sean Daniel

APRIL 8, 2011

Using the KeepVault Connector to backup Roaming Client Computers. Previously, I covered the basics of Proxure’s KeepVault Online Backup , as well as what you got if you went Pro. Now I use Windows Live Mesh to sync most of my items between my computers and the cloud, but there are some things that I don’t.

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Backup Small Business Windows SMB 46

Sean Daniel

JANUARY 6, 2011

Windows Multi Point 2011 and How it Fits into Your Small Business. Well, if you wrote off Multi-Point 2010 for business, you probably haven’t been paying attention to the new Multi-Point 2011, currently in Beta ( obtain it here ) With Windows MultiPoint Server 2011, the licensing and purchase model has been simplified.

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Windows Small Business SMB Education 69

Sean Daniel

JANUARY 25, 2011

How To Install Windows Home Server 2011 on your MediaSmart or DataVault Hardware. Cloud Computing. (10). Online Backup. (5). Windows 7. (47). Windows 8. (4). Windows Live Services. (16). Windows Mobile. (23). Windows Phone 7. (2). Windows Vista. (15). Windows Mobile. All Labels.

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Small Business HP SMB Windows 96

Sean Daniel

JULY 5, 2012

Windows 8 Keyboard Shortcuts. Furthermore, as we approach Windows 8 , and you end up getting that fancy touch screen, it’s going to be even more important to use keyboard short cuts. In fact, you can navigate Windows 8 much better with the keyboard than the mouse if you don’t have a touch screen.

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Windows SMB Backup Small Business 56

Sean Daniel

MARCH 11, 2011

CloudBerry Backup add-in now supports SBS 2011 Essentials and Windows Home Server 2011. CloudBerry Backup, a piece of software I have reviewed for Windows Home Server v1, has recently (February) released an update to support both the new Windows Home Server 2011, as well as the Windows Small Business Server 2011 Essentials.

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Backup Small Business Windows SMB 43

Storage IO Blog

DECEMBER 26, 2013

Note that in Information Technology (IT) conversations there are multiple meanings for SMB including Server Message Block aka Microsoft Windows CIFS (Common Internet File System) along with its SAMBA implementation, however for this piece the context is Small Medium Business. A […].

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SMB Storage Backup Big Data 83

Sean Daniel

JULY 2, 2012

Enjoying the Cloud way of Life. A few years ago, I made a decision to move almost everything to the cloud. Part of moving to the Cloud was I wanted to have almost no data on my computers or tablets. My Home Server also provides a gateway to the cloud for online backup (see my Online Backup posts).

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Cloud Backup Windows SMB 57