Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Run DR drills to verify your backups actually work. Here’s how to structure them: 1. Plan the Disaster Recovery Drill Define Objectives: Determine what you want to achieve (e.g., testing specific backup systems, recovery time objectives (RTO), recovery point objectives (RPO), or identifying gaps in the process). Scope: Decide which systems, applications, and data sets […]
Managing backup power in a datacenter keeps operations running during outages. Here’s how to do it effectively: 1. Assess Power Requirements Calculate the total power consumption of your datacenter: servers, network gear, cooling, lighting. Factor in future growth so your backup systems can handle increased load. 2. Implement Reliable Backup Power Systems Uninterruptible Power Supply […]
When your backup system fails, move fast. Here’s a systematic approach to contain the damage and restore protection. 1. Assess the Situation Immediately Identify the root cause: hardware (storage device), software (backup application), network, or human error. Check logs from the backup software, storage devices, and servers to pinpoint the issue. Determine which data, systems, […]
Automatic backups protect your data and enable disaster recovery. Here’s how to implement them. Step 1: Define Backup Requirements Identify what to back up: Data, applications, databases, system configurations, virtual machines. Prioritize by criticality. Set frequency: Daily, hourly, weekly — match the rate of change and business tolerance for data loss. Define retention: Keep backups […]
Planning for data center hardware refresh cycles is critical to maintaining optimal performance, reliability, scalability, and cost efficiency in your IT infrastructure. Here’s a step-by-step guide to effectively plan for hardware refresh cycles: 1. Assess Current Hardware Lifecycle Understand Vendor Lifespan Recommendations: Check the manufacturer’s recommended lifecycle for servers, storage, networking equipment, and other hardware. […]
Implementing georedundancy for IT infrastructure means designing systems and processes that keep your applications, data, and services available and secure even when a disaster or outage takes down an entire geographic location. Here’s a practical guide: 1. Understand Your Requirements RPO (Recovery Point Objective): How much data loss is acceptable? This drives replication frequency. RTO […]
