Synology Active Backup for Business Job Failure
As you may have read previously here, I am testing out a Synology NAS DS923+. I put the evaluation to the side for a while to work on my VMware Explore presentations, but now that Explore is over, I’m getting back to the Synology! If you read my previous Synology post, you’d see how I setup Active Backup for Business…
Synology: The Power of Active Backup for Business!
A huge selling point for Synology storage is Active Backup for Business. This FREE backup & recovery tool is very versatile! And did you see that I said it was FREE?! Lets install it on my new DS923+ and point it at my homelab! If you’re interested in learning more about Synology solutions, check out the link below: https://sy.to/xtntr Login…
Synology DS923+ Storage Setup
My Synology DS1517+ is currently connected to my homelab via NFS. I decided that I would provision storage on the DS923+ and use the opportunity to set it up via iSCSI. Read over this Synology Knowledge article on iSCSI Best Practices for VMware environments. If you’re interested in learning more about Synology solutions, check out the link below: https://sy.to/xtntr The…
Synology IT Advocate Program & my new DS923+!
I’ve been invited to be a part of Synology’s new IT Advocate program. They’ve sent me a brand new DS923+ to evaluate, so look for upcoming blog posts on what I’m doing with my new DS923+! Now, here are some of the features of the DS923+. Interested in Synology solutions for the enterprise? Click HERE for more information! The Synology…
Commvault Cleanroom-Recovery
Recently, I had the opportunity to get a preview of Commvault’s new Cleanroom-Recovery. This new product from Commvault uses Cloud-Ready Resiliency to allow you to continually test recovery of your environment. This way, if/when it comes time for you to have to do it for real, you’re ready to go and can deliver rapid, frictionless, and reliable recovery! Here’s a…
Endpoint Backup using BDRSuite – A Step by Step Configuration
You’re probably already backing up your server infrastructure, but what about your companies endpoints? The Laptops/Desktops of your employees. Don’t you want to make sure their data is backed up as well? Well, with Endpoint backup from BDRSuite, you can! In this example, I’m going to add my Microsoft Surface Tablet to my backups. First, login to BDRSuite! Next click…
Azure VM Backup with BDRSuite: A Step by Step Guide
Does backing up your Azure VM environment seem overwhelming? Don’t just assume that since it’s in the cloud, it’s safe from Ransomware or corruption! You should backup your VMs! Follow these steps to add your Azure environment to BDRsuite and backup your VMs. First, make sure AZURE BACKUP is selected under Cloud Workloads when installing BDRSuite! You can see my…
Upgrade to BDRSuite 7.0.1 Today!
BDRSuite 7.0.1 is now Generally Available! This new version adds several features to help businesses guard against ransomware attacks! With its on-site, cloud, remote, and hybrid backup options, BDRSuite meets all business needs and is appropriate for SMBs, Enterprises, and Service Providers. Lets dive into some of these new features and enhancements! Immutable Object Storage Your backup data will remain…
KVM Backup Software – Backup and Protect KVM Virtual Machines with BDRSuite
Are you looking into alternate options based on the changes Broadcom is making to the VMware products? Did you setup an environment running the KVM Hypervisor? Well, BDRSuite can backup this environment for you! What is KVM Backup? The process of making copies or snapshots of virtual machines (VMs) that are operating on KVM-based virtualization platforms is referred to as…
How to Backup and Restore Azure Virtual Machines with BDRSuite
Don’t think that just because your servers/workstations are in the cloud that they’re automatically backed up. If you get hit with Ransomware, or some sort of OS Corruption, what then? You could rebuild those Servers/Workstations, but what about the data? How much revenue would you lose being down while your IT Staff rebuilds the servers and workstations? Don’t let this…