In a Windows Server Failover Cluster, the various cluster communication networks are an essential part of the Windows Failover Cluster environment. Without the proper network provisioning, cluster communications are either not possible or are problematic. Generally speaking, the various cluster essential networks are certainly a [...]
The need for business continuity and disaster recovery (BC/DR) is crucial for most organizations, when downtime strikes it can be a costly situation. Organizations with large amounts of production level systems require many layers of protection from downtime, in order to lessen the impact to [...]
Azure Marketplace When we create a new virtual machine within the Azure environment, we can use the Azure Marketplace. Services and software are available in the Azure Marketplace, which you can deploy within an environment. For virtual machines, Windows operating systems, Open source variants and [...]
The Key to Success in Today's Business World In today's fast-paced, technology-driven world, businesses face a constant challenge: keeping up with the ever-growing complexities of IT infrastructure. Managed Service Providers (MSPs) offer a solution to this challenge by providing businesses with outsourced IT services. MSPs [...]
Quick Bites Amazon FSx for Windows File Server is a fully managed, highly reliable file storage service that provides a native file system for Windows file server instances You can use Amazon FSx as a simple Windows storage service or for hosting applications, storing important [...]
Since many organizations are migrating towards Backup as a Service and other hosted services that allow them to focus more on core business activities, Disaster Recovery as a Service is a natural part of this transition. When a natural disaster strikes or power outages occur [...]
Storage controllers are needed to access virtual disks, CD/DVD-ROM and SCSI devices on a virtual machine. When you create a virtual machine, at least one storage controller will be added by default. There are different types of controllers available and you can choose the type [...]
Have you ever had to create 10, 30 or maybe 50 Virtual Machines in a short time period? Or modify a setting on all of your hosts? For example, enabling the SSH service? To automate tasks and repetitive actions, you must create your own scripts! [...]
The Cloud Paradox: Agility vs Cost Control The cloud has been nothing short of transformative, offering businesses unparalleled agility and practically limitless scalability. However, this flexibility comes with a price—literally. While liberating, the cloud's pay-as-you-go model can also be a double-edged sword. It's all too [...]
This Beginner’s Guide to Ransomware is a comprehensive multi-part series that will empower you with the knowledge and tools to navigate the ever-evolving landscape of ransomware threats. Part 1 - Understanding the Ransomware Basics Part 2 - Ransomware Causes, Attackers, and Mechanisms In this third [...]
