06 November 2015 00:00:00 EST
Archiving risk: security risks associated with tape storage
For many years, one of the most common backup practices for businesses has been the use of tape archives. As a tried and tested storage solution, it's still a familiar sight in many firms, even if it...
22 October 2015 00:00:00 EDT
Should you review your tape archives?
If your only exposure to the world of data storage has been in the context of a small to medium-sized business or a startup, you'd be forgiven for thinking that magnetic tape is a relic from another...
13 October 2015 00:00:00 EDT
SQL FAQ - Preparing for the retirement of Microsoft SQL Server 2005
Mainstream support for Microsoft SQL Server 2005 ends in half a year – April 2016. This provides plenty of time for CTOs and DBAs to prepare a Microsoft SQL Server upgrade or migration plan, but what...
12 October 2015 00:00:00 EDT
SQL FAQ - Does SSD storage introduce any additional problems for Microsoft SQL Server recovery?
Solid State Drives are making serious in-roads into the enterprise datacentre, with enhanced read/write operations offering significant performance improvements. This speed boost coupled with...
25 September 2015 00:00:00 EDT
Can a Public Folder database item be recovered when it has been deleted?
Is it possible to granularly restore an item from a Public Folder database that was accidentally deleted? In most cases, when a customer asks this question, a Public Folder database has been deleted,...
23 September 2015 00:00:00 EDT
What is a geo-cluster and how can it help prevent data loss?
Geo-clusters are something that I often get asked about, especially from clients who are looking to protect mission-critical applications and mitigate the chances of data going missing. In this post,...
22 September 2015 00:00:00 EDT
Why should I monitor my exchange mailbox quotas to prevent data loss?
Like many of you, I have a number of routine checks that I run on the Exchange servers to keep them in good health. One of those areas is managing user mailbox quotas. I’ll often spend a couple of...