· Pawel Staniec
New DPX 4.13 Backup Verification Introduction
DPX 4.13 brings in new backup verification and built-in malware scanning, so you can detect problems early and fix them before a restore is ever needed.
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· Pawel Staniec
Understanding GuardMode: Enhanced Ransomware Protection for Backups in 2025
Learn how GuardMode provides advanced Ransomware Protection for Backups. Detect threats before they corrupt your data and recover only affected files.
· Pawel Staniec
How to Back Up DataCore Swarm with Catalogic DPX: S3 Setup Guide
Step-by-step guide to configuring S3 object storage backup for DataCore Swarm with Catalogic DPX: certificates, S3 node setup, backup jobs, and scheduling.
· Pawel Staniec
Catalogic vStor A Modern Software-Defined Backup Storage Platform
vStor - backup storage with immutability protection against ransomware, providing DPX users with secure, efficient data protection without proprietary hardware
· Pawel Staniec
7 Backup Mistakes Companies still making in 2025
Avoid these 7 critical backup mistakes that put your business data at risk. Learn proven solutions to strengthen your backup strategy, prevent data loss, and ensure business continuity today
· Da LI
The 3-2-1 Rule and Cloud Backup: A Love-Hate Relationship
Explore the 3-2-1 rule backup strategy and cloud backup, their benefits, challenges, and best practices for strong data protection.
· Da LI
Navigating On-Site Backups During a Company Merger: Lessons from Sysadmins
Merging companies? Secure your data with expert on-site backup strategies—optimize storage, ensure disaster recovery, and streamline IT integration.
· Da LI
Navigating Microsoft 365 Updates in 2025: How to Prepare for Major Changes
Prepare for major Microsoft 365 updates in 2025 with our guide to upcoming changes, deprecations, and actionable steps to ensure a smooth transition.
· Da LI
OpenStack Migration: Is Starting Fresh the Best Solution?
Learn how to approach OpenStack migration and restore strategies effectively. Explore best practices, tools, and tips for seamless recovery and upgrades.
· Da LI
Tape vs Cloud: Smart Backup Choices with LTO Tape for Your Business
Discover the pros and cons of tape backup and cloud backup in this comprehensive guide. Learn how to decide in the tape vs cloud debate for secure, scalable storage.
· Da LI
Proxmox Backup Server 3.3: Powerful Enhancements, Key Challenges, and Transformative Backup Strategies
PBS 3.3 enhances Proxmox backup management, while Catalogic DPX vPlus 7.0 brings enterprise-level features like CEPH integration and snapshot management.
· Da LI
Monthly vs. Weekly Full Backups: Finding the Right Balance for Your Data
Explore the pros and cons of weekly and monthly full backups to balance data protection, restoration speed, and storage needs effectively.