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How do I use SQL Backup?
You want to make sure that that data in your database is safe. One way to ensure this is to have a good backup program in place. Steven S. Warren shows you how to use SQL Backup. by Steven Warren
Tags: SQL, UI, Backups, Steven Warren
Blog posts 2008-08-01
An outage: Lessons learned
Westminster College does not currently have a backup generator protecting its data center and telephone system. That is about to change. Backup generators are no longer optional. That--and other lessons learned--from recent outages at the college. by Scott Lowe
Tags: Phone, Data Center, Payroll, Outage, Backup Generator, Data Centers, Storage, Backups, Payroll Solutions, Operational Accounting, Hardware, Data Management, Finance, Scott Lowe
Blog posts 2008-07-30
Backups aren't expensive, but they are necessary
Data is money. There's no getting around it. Regardless of what your business provides, data is critical. Back it up, every day or risk losing money. by Susan Harkins
Tags: Backups, Susan Harkins
Blog posts 2008-07-23
Reviewing my backup strategy and a backup horror story
Every now and then, you should review and revamp your backup strategy. Joe Rosberg explains his backup and storage process for an architectural firm that includes hard disk drives rather than tape. by Joe Rosberg
Tags: Backup Strategy, File, Joe Rosberg, Backups
Blog posts 2008-07-02
How do I quickly back up a database in SQL Server 2005?
This quick tip from Steven Warren shows you how to perform a simple backup in SQL Server 2005. by Steven Warren
Tags: Microsoft SQL Server, Microsoft SQL Server 2005, Backups, Storage, Databases, Hardware, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Steven Warren
Blog posts 2008-06-27
Should IT consultants pay for their stupid mistakes?
Chip Camden is kicking himself because a client's test files were wiped out from a shared storage space, and there was no backup. Now he's grappling with whether he should literally pay his client for the mistake. To let him know what you would do, take this poll. by Chip...
Tags: Information Technology, File, Backups, Storage, Hardware, Chip Camden
Blog posts 2008-06-16
Pros and cons of remote data backup service
Are you frustrated with your backups and tired of hassling with tapes? That's the title of the e-mail I received from a new breed of companies that are jumping onto the bandwagon offering remote data backup and disaster recovery services. The sales guy is aggressive and has...
Tags: Tape, Data, Data Backup, Server, Sales Guy, Backups, Tim Malone
Blog posts 2008-04-15
Blu-ray BD+ completedly defeated
The mood over at Slysoft is that of exuberance, as it announced version 6.4.0.0 of its AnyDVD HD product last week. With this version, it is now possible to make full copies of all Blu-ray discs with impunity. Already in November 2007, a beta of AnyDVD HD...
Tags: Van, Hd Dvd, Blu-Ray, DVD, Consumer Electronics, Backups, Personal Technology, Home Entertainment, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2008-03-24
Deduplication technologies are all the rage
Deduplication dedupe is all over the place these days, with systems and services emerging on a variety of fronts. Deduping is the process of removing redundant data like operating system files, files that haven't changed, or files stored in multiple users' folders and e-mail archives, so that those files...
Tags: De-duplication, Backups, Andy Moon
Blog posts 2008-02-14
My main server crashed the other day
I'm not sure how long it was down before I became aware of the failure, probably somewhere between one and sixteen hours. I wasn’t the first one to notice there was a problem; one of my users approached me at about 9 AM to say that he was having trouble...
Tags: Backup Server, Backups, Servers, Hardware, Joe Rosberg
Blog posts 2008-02-11
Cracking Open the Iomega zip drive
In 1995, Iomega's little blue zip drive made PC World's The 50 Greatest Gadgets of the Past 50 Years. These popular drives gave many users their first taste of easy to use backup and storage media. Scott Wolf cracks one open. by Scott Wolf
Tags: TechRepublic Inc., Iomega Corp., Iomega Zip Drive, Backups, Scott Wolf, cracking open, geekend, Iomega, zip drive
Image galleries 2008-01-18
SanDisk flash drive automatically backs up data on the Internet
SanDisk introduced a new flash drive that will automatically backup your data onto the Internet. The backup is done via a Web server offered by a start-up called BeInSync. SanDisk says that this is the first of its kind. Except from ZDNet News: The Cruzer, which...
Tags: SanDisk Corp., BeInSync, USB Flash Drive, Internet, Backups, Storage, Hardware, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2008-01-02
10 things to look for in an offsite backup provider
Automated offsite backup services are all the rage. Spare Backup, Dr. Backup, Remote Data Backups, and Mozy Online Backup are among some of the best-known contenders. Unlike online storage services, such as those offered by ADrive, Xdrive, and Amazon with its Simple Storage Service (S3),...
Tags: Security, Backups, Erik Eckel
Blog posts 2007-12-26
MozBackup: a must-have for Moz fans on the bleeding edge
Firefox and Thunderbird have their fans, and I count myself among them. I’ve been burned every now and again by instabilities in these apps, though. This time, I suggest a utility that makes it easy to protect your profile data. Firefox is the browser that I recommend...
Tags: Mozilla Firefox, Backup, Mozilla Corp., MozBackup, Backups, Microsoft Windows, Web Browsers, Operating Systems, Software, Internet, William Jones
Blog posts 2007-12-14
Backup power mandated for 210K cell towers
There is an article at Data Center Knowledge that explores the ramifications from the FCC's decision a couple of months back to require backup power for cell sites and other parts of the telecom infrastructure. According to the article: The new measures, prompted by an FCC review...
Tags: FCC, Battery, Cell Site, Telephony, Backups, Federal Government, Telecom & Utilities, Telecommunications, Networking, Government, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2007-12-10
DriveClone Pro 3.5: The Right Tool for the Job?
The Job Frequently, IT professionals must prepare identical hard disk images for duplication and deployment to other systems. Drives may need to be cloned to simplify new equipment rollout, or such drive images may be required to assist in rescuing a failed or failing hard disk. The Tool...
Tags: Software, Job, Hard Drive, Farstone Technology Inc., Disk, Backup, Tool, DriveClone Pro, Backups, Erik Eckel
Blog posts 2007-11-15
Problems with Apple's Time Machine backup software
Time Machine, a back-up tool that comes bundled with Apple's new Leopard OS, has been facing several issues, and users continue to face them despite Apple announcing several workarounds. An excerpt from Computerworld: "The two tech notes that it's released clarify what Apple should have done...
Tags: Software, Apple Inc., Backup Software, Backups, Productivity, Arun Radhakrishnan
Blog posts 2007-11-10
How do I... Install, configure, and use LiteSpeed for database backups?
LiteSpeed by Quest software is an enterprise-level backup solution for MS SQL Server. This solution includes several powerful features that increase the ease and efficiency of database archiving on an enterprise level. This How do I... shows you how to install, configure, and use LiteSpeed. This blog...
Tags: Database, Procedure, Backup, Choice, LiteSpeed, Engine, Backups, Joshua Hoskins
Blog posts 2007-11-05
Is the database tape backup dead?
With the ever increasing hard drives, SAN, and NAS devices available, is the tape backup dead for database backups? In my travels, I find more companies are backing up to disk rather than older tape technologies for their database backups. What are you doing at your...
Tags: Database, Backup, Tape Backup, Backups, Databases, Enterprise Software, Software, Data Management, Steven Warren
Blog posts 2007-10-19
CA patches multiple vulnerabilities in BrightStor ARCserve Backup
CA has released patches for its flagship BrightStor ARCserve Backup solution that addresses multiple remotely exploitable critical vulnerabilities. A remote attacker can cause a denial-of-service attack, execute arbitrary code, or take privileged action. Excerpt from heise Security: According to CA, the vulnerabilities affect versions r11.5, r11.1,...
Tags: Vulnerability, Backup, Patch Management, Computer Associates International Inc., CA BrightStor, Storage Management, It Management, Backups, Security, Storage, Hardware, It service Management, Paul Mah
Blog posts 2007-10-13
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