Word on the Streets: Symantec Users Looking to Jump Ship
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 13, 2014 5:33:09 PM
Around a year and a half after Microsoft released the new version of its server operating system, Windows Server 2012, Symantec Backup Exec still does not fully support it. According to recent announcements, support for Windows Server 2012 R2 is officially (finally) slated for the thi …
Seven Devastating Consequences of Data Loss
by Bridget.Giacinto on Feb 7, 2014 9:26:13 AM
As society has adapted to technology and learned how to rely more on computers and mobile devices, there are few that haven’t dealt with the devastating reality of losing an important file or document. Whether it’s video of your baby’s first birthday party, a PowerPoint presentation y …
Flood, Fire & More: How Backup Software Keeps You Safe
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 30, 2014 9:00:34 AM
Most American homes have at least one computer, and many have two or three. As mobile devices and tablets become more popular, consumers are also choosing to save important files and folders in places where they are always accessible. Unfortunately, convenience doesn’t always come wit …
Creating a Backup Plan? Ask These Questions First
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 22, 2014 9:30:31 AM
When it comes to creating a backup plan, you need to remember that the things that are most important to you, both personally and professionally, should also be the things that are the most protected. With society’s increased reliance on technology and all things digital, it’s still a …
Why is Backup Important?
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 10, 2014 8:00:59 PM
In today's digital age, our lives are intertwined with technology. From the moment we wake up to the time we go to bed, we rely on our devices to keep us connected, informed, and entertained. Whether it's capturing precious moments with loved ones or storing important files for work, …
Understanding Data Backup Methods
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 8, 2014 11:41:43 AM
It’s not a matter of if your system is going to fail, but when. Despite the best assurances of hard drive manufacturers and production up times given by web hosts, downtime is inevitable. The key to ensuring the protection and accessibility of your data then is having the right backup …
How to set up an automatic backup using NovaBACKUP
by Bridget.Giacinto on Jan 3, 2014 9:30:50 PM
As part of our tips and tricks series, we will walk you through how to schedule an automatic backup using NovaBACKUP. You will learn how to set up full and Incremental backup jobs to run automatically on a set schedule. This tutorial will not use Wizards, although they are available f …
5 Rules of Server Backup for Small Business Owners
by Bridget.Giacinto on Dec 23, 2013 9:14:05 AM
Deciding what type of server backup you want to use is a lot like dating. Whether you have loved and lost (data) in the past or have never considered backing up until now, if you follow these five rules when backing up your data, you can enjoy a long-term, harmonious relationship with …
How to Set Up Backup Retention to Purge Older Backups
by Bridget.Giacinto on Dec 11, 2013 9:17:25 AM
Need to clear out backup storage space? Backup retention may be the answer. Backup retention, also referred to as data retention is defined as a policy for retaining data to meet the legal and business needs of an organization. Creating a backup retention policy allows users to determ …
Don’t Let CryptoLocker Steal Your Data for Christmas
by Bridget.Giacinto on Dec 10, 2013 8:43:13 PM
CryptoLocker is a ransomware Trojan horse that is holding victims' data for ransom. This is a new type of malware that is targeted to computers running on Windows operating systems. The CryptoLocker malware is being spread through phishing emails that are disguised as legitimate-looki …