Backup
What is a Backup Storage Device? | Definition from TechTarget
A backup storage device is a hardware component that stores duplicate copies of data. This type of auxiliary storage hardware is typically used to back up data that resides in primary storage. If information in primary storage becomes unavailable because of a drive failure, accidental deletion or malware attack, it can usually be recovered quite…
Tape Storage vs Disk Storage: The Ultimate Backup Showdown
In the digital world, data is a company’s most valuable asset. Protecting it from disaster, whether from a ransomware attack, a hardware failure, or human error, is not only a priority; it is a requirement. For decades, the backup war has raged between two main contenders: tape and disk storage. Tape storage remains a powerful…
A battery backup for a solar-mains hybrid lamp
1. The solar-mains hybrid lamp In the April 4, 2024, issue of EDN, the design of a solar mains hybrid lamp (HL) was featured. The lamp receives power from both a solar panel and a mains power supply to turn on an array of LED lamps. Even when solar power is widely variable, it supplies…
From Backup to Cyber Resilience: Why IT Leaders Must Rethink Backup in the Age of Ransomware
With IT outages and disruptions escalating, IT teams are shifting their focus beyond simply backing up data to maintaining operations during an incident. One of the key drivers behind this shift is the growing threat of ransomware, which continues to evolve in both frequency and complexity. Ransomware-as-a-Service (RaaS) platforms have made it possible for even…
Computer and network-attached storage: Capacity optimization and backup expansion
Motivations for bolstering backup Last March, I documented my travails striving to turn a 2018-era x86-based Apple Mac mini into a workable system in spite of its diminutive, non-upgradeable 128 GByte SSD’s internal capacity: Eight months later (last November), I discussed how, motivated by the lightning-induced last-summer demise of one of my network-attached storage (NAS)…
How we decreased GitLab repo backup times from 48 hours to 41 minutes
Repository backups are a critical component of any robust disaster recovery strategy. However, as repositories grow in size, the process of creating reliable backups becomes increasingly challenging. Our own Rails repository was taking 48 hours to back up — forcing impossible choices between backup frequency and system performance. We wanted to tackle this issue for…
2025 State of SaaS Backup and Recovery Report
The modern workplace has undergone a seismic transformation over recent years, with hybrid work becoming the norm and businesses rapidly adopting cloud-based Software-as-a-Service (SaaS) applications to facilitate it. SaaS applications like Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace have now become the backbone of business operations, enabling seamless collaboration and productivity. However, this dependence on SaaS solutions…