Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Securing backup systems is critical to ensuring the integrity, availability, and confidentiality of your data. Here are the best practices: 1. Implement Strong Access Controls Role-Based Access Control (RBAC): Grant access based on roles. Only authorized personnel should reach backup systems. Least Privilege: Limit permissions to the minimum necessary for each job function. Multi-Factor Authentication […]
Recover deleted files from backups by following these steps: 1. Assess the Situation Double-check whether the files were truly deleted or just moved. Identify the backup system used: local storage, cloud, tape, or snapshot-based backups. 2. Check Backup Retention Policies Verify the deleted files fall within the retention window. Confirm the date and time of […]
Securing government IT infrastructure demands strict adherence to policies, standards, and best practices. Here are key practices for government environments: 1. Implement Strong Access Controls Identity and Access Management (IAM): Use role-based access control (RBAC) and least privilege so users only have necessary access. Multi-Factor Authentication (MFA): Require MFA for all users, especially administrators. Privileged […]
Configuring IT infrastructure for a disaster-resistant data center means addressing physical, power, network, storage, and operational layers so the facility survives events that would take a standard site offline. Here is a practical breakdown: 1. Site Selection & Physical Security Location Assessment: Pick a site with low exposure to floods, earthquakes, hurricanes, and other regional […]
1. Implement the 3-2-1 Backup Rule Maintain 3 copies of your data: production data and two backups. Store backups on 2 different media types (e.g., disk and tape, or disk and cloud). Keep 1 copy offsite, preferably in a secure cloud or geographically separate facility. 2. Enable Backup Encryption Encrypt backups both in transit and […]
Running SaaS workloads — whether you’re the provider or the customer — means treating infrastructure as a product, not a project. Here’s what actually moves the needle. 1. Build on cloud-native primitives Don’t just lift-and-shift VMs. Use the primitives your cloud provider gives you: Infrastructure-as-Code with Terraform or Ansible — everything versioned, reviewable, reproducible. Auto-scaling […]
