What Can You Do With Your Old Server Equipment?
Old server hardware is a fact of life – the perpetual drive for increased processing power, more storage and improved software functionality means that the average lifespan for a new server is around...
Figuring Out Which Windows Server Version is Right for You
As discussed in our last blog, after 12 years of service, Microsoft is finally pulling the plug on Windows Server® 2003, as extended support ends today. To avoid problems with software compatibility,...
Cloud Quality and Control with ISO 27018
Among main characteristics of the ISO 27018 standard, there are those which require Cloud Service Provider (CSP) to allow users to control the quality of services for their data. The report by CSP...
ISO 27018 - Adding Trust in Cloud Storage With 6 Principles
The purpose of the ISO 27XXX family is to standardize the use of information technology. The ISO 27018 – that Microsoft claims to be the first one with certification on its Azure platform – is for...
What Does Your Digital Footprint Leave Behind?
Most of the people every day navigate through the internet perfectly natural, without any limitation, making extensive use of what it has to offer. The availability of internet access is steadily...
Advantages and risks of Software Defined Storages (SDS)
In recent years, companies have had to contend with a large increase in data volumes and this trend will continue in the years to come. With each approaching year, there is more and more data...
Using SMART Tools to Predict HDD Failure
The best-known methods for predicting hard disk drive (HDD) failure aren't exactly scientific. Grinding and thrashing noises are a reliable indicator that a HDD is about to fail, for example, but...