Prepare for the unexpected
A disaster can strike at any time. When it does, will your business be able to operate with minimal disruption?
Symantec plugs trio of NetBackup holes
Serious security vulnerabilities in Veritas NetBackup software could let cyberattackers get into corporate networks.
'Do not panic', says data recovery guru
Even though it is human nature to panic when your system crashes and your data goes missing.
Windows BitLocker Drive Encryption offers protection
Scott Lowe discusses a new encryption feature that is available with Windows Vista--BitLocker Drive Encryption. Does it really offer more data protection options for mobile users?
Tags: Authentication and encryption, Applications and tools
Back up your hard drive with imaging utility
Windows Vista also comes with a hard disk imaging utility called Complete PC Backup that can create an image file that contains the complete contents and structure of a hard disk.
Tags: Data backup, disaster recovery
10 ways to give old servers a second life
If you're responsible for a network, you've probably seen Moore's Law' marching relentlessly on your servers. Today's cutting-edge server can be tomorrow's entry-level home PC.
Plan ahead for critical resource contingencies
Tom Mochal provides some examples of where you should plan ahead in a project.
Tags: Data backup, disaster recovery, Disaster recovery
Be prepared: Winterize your disaster recovery plan
John McCormick takes a break from security bulletins to remind everyone about another crucial security gap--planning for disasters.
Recover a message deleted in OWA with a hard delete
If a user asks if you can recover a message deleted with a hard delete, here's what to do.
Sun to unveil data center in a box
Giving a new meaning to "portable computer", Sun Microsystems plans to sell a working data center packaged in a stackable shipping container.
New service to help SMBs recover data
Hewlett-Packard partners data recovery specialist to help Asia-Pacific customers minimize data loss.
Three Exchange Server disaster recovery tips
There is a way to recover an Exchange server quickly with minimal headaches. Check out these useful tips.
Troubleshoot unbootable PCs
Whether you're combating virus damage, corrupted registry files or other boot issues, Winternals' ERD Commander 2005 is often the right tool for the job.
Satyam readies S'pore as global control center
Indian IT services provider positions Singapore as an offshore center outside India; pledges to ensure business continuity for customers.
Create reliable system images with dd
Not sure if you've backed up everything you need? Justin Fielding discusses the usefulness of the dd utility.
Put an Internet disaster plan in place
Find out why Jonathan Yarden advises companies to prepare for Internet disasters in the same manner they do for natural disasters and physical ones.
10 dumb things IT pros do that can mess up their networks
End users aren't the only ones whose misguided actions can bring a smooth-running network to a screeching halt. IT pros make their share of mistakes, too.
Focus areas after the first 24 hours
Make sure your organization has a plan in place to deal with the impact of a major disaster. Here are some suggestions to include in your emergency plan.
Recover Exchange using OST files
If you ever find yourself in a situation in which restoring Exchange from the local OST files is your only option, make sure you do things in the right order.
Watch out for this Exchange recovery gotcha
Scott Lowe discusses an actual Exchange recovey endeavor.
10 ways to protect systems from electrical catastrophes
Your systems and peripherals are constantly at risk of sustaining electrical damage, whether the culprit is improper site wiring, fluctuations in a system's electrical supply, overtaxed circuits, or lightning strikes.
