I’ve been building backup software for Windows since 2002. So why have I personally switched to Linux and Mac wherever possible? Three things Microsoft did drove me there — and they serve as a cautionary tale for all software vendors.
We once took a call from an IT administrator who had a backup with no faults, and still could not recover a thing. Germany’s latest policy decision explains exactly why that happens — and how to avoid it.
If you manage Windows servers and are considering BitLocker, read this first. We cover 6 real-world side effects — including backup failures, production lockouts after Windows updates, and what happens to your data when hardware fails — so you can deploy with your eyes open.
Backup Exec’s phase-out is disruptive, but it’s also a rare chance to escape the “data hostage” situation that they pioneered. Choose wisely, and you can trade yesterday’s backup solution for a modern option built for today’s threats. But choose the wrong replacement, and you risk staying trapped in the same cycle of vendor lock-in and ransomware vulnerability. Here are the three non-negotiable factors to ensure you truly own your data for the long haul.
BackupAssist Classic is particularly well-suited as a Backup Exec replacement for SMBs, especially given Backup Exec’s upcoming end-of-life. Its ransomware-specific protections and simpler deployment model address pain points that many Backup Exec customers have experienced.
Backup Exec EOL has been announced. After decades as the industry incumbent for Windows backup, the giant is heading into the sunset.
Discover the truth about immutable cloud backups. Learn why immutability is easy to configure, affordable, and essential for ransomware protection – especially for SMBs using BackupAssist with Wasabi or AWS S3.
Cloud sync, past versions retention, snapshots and RAID are examples of technologies that “look like” backup, may give you a warm fuzzy feeling, but are simply not dependable in the full range of disaster scenarios. This results in data loss, a complicated and time-consuming recovery, or both.
Strengthen cyber-resilience and safeguard backups with BackupAssist Classic v15, now featuring cloud immutability for dependable recovery and business continuity.
Protect business continuity with a secure cloud backup for Windows Server using D2C and cloud immutability to keep data secure, tamper-safe, and recoverable.
While “Cloud Immutability” is the latest in a long line of buzzwords, does it improve your cyber-resilience? Is it worth the extra costs? And who should consider it?
Cut through the jargon and build a cyber-resilient backup strategy that will guarantee recovery and protect your business data.
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