Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Articles about storage, backup, virtualization, technology, innovation, programming, leadership, management,... etc
Immutable backups protect your data from ransomware by making it impossible to alter, delete, or encrypt after writing. Here’s how to implement them effectively: 1. Understand Backup Immutability Immutable backups cannot be modified or deleted during a set retention period, no matter the permissions. This relies on Write Once Read Many (WORM) storage or immutable […]
A storage snapshot is a point-in-time copy of your data, typically implemented at the storage array or file system level. Snapshots track changes to original data blocks rather than copying everything, making them space-efficient and fast to create. 1. Assess Your Infrastructure Verify your storage array or file system supports snapshots. Check vendor documentation (NetApp, […]
A reliable backup strategy protects data integrity, availability, and disaster recovery. If you manage datacenters, storage, or infrastructure, here’s how to design one: 1. Define Objectives and Requirements Identify Critical Data: Determine which systems, applications, and data are mission-critical and need to be backed up. Recovery Time Objective (RTO): How quickly you need the data […]
Calculating storage requirements for your infrastructure is a critical step to ensure optimal performance, scalability, and cost efficiency. Below are the key steps to help you assess and calculate your storage needs accurately: 1. Understand Your Workload and Data Types Identify Use Cases: Determine the purpose of the storage (e.g., database, file sharing, backups, virtual […]
