Latest STORServer Software Releases

Latest STORServer Software Releases STORServer Console (SSC) Version 3.3 and STORServer Virtual Machine Backup (VMB) Version 5.5 were both released in June 2019. In addition to several bug fixes, and updated minimum required versions of some prerequisite software, the latest SSC and VMB releases include the following new or enhanced features: SSC Version 3.3 New …

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STORServer releases converged data protection appliances for physical and virtual environments

STORServer, a provider of proven enterprise data backup solutions, today announces the release of its converged data protection appliances leveraging IBM Storage® Protect Plus. Providing a method to simplify data protection, the STORServer appliances use IBM Storage Protect Plus, designed for easy setup, management and recovery. Created for virtual machine (VM) backups and administrators, IBM …

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Four reasons government agencies should use cloud backup

For today’s government agencies, the days of relying on traditional tape storage may be numbered. Many federal, local, and state government organizations have been transitioning to the cloud for a more responsive and convenient backup solution. Here are four important reasons government agencies should move their data backup to the cloud. Eliminate the inconvenience of …

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Troubleshooting 101 with the Windows Event Viewer

As part of my role as a technical writer and user advocate at STORServer, I need to understand and document changes in behavior between different versions of our software. While doing that recently, with STORServer Console (SSC), I decided to uninstall the latest test software from engineering and install an earlier, released version of SSC …

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Coding Angry Birds

It was all over Twitter the other week, so I tried it. Me- the media-centric, math-disliking, non-scientific, non-techie, employee of STORServer. Last month, I coded. The idea of coding always managed to stake some fear into my heart. My dad is in IT, and the man is smart. I also have a vivid memory of my …

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3 Considerations for Your Company’s Disaster Recovery Plan

As a followup to our previous post on choosing DR solutions I wanted to focus on cloud-based DR. Backing up data in the cloud has become a common theme for businesses who are striving to keep up with the changing times.  Cloud backup or storage, as a whole, has become technically simple and economically viable …

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The Magic of Enterprise Backup Appliances

We recently got back from a family vacation to Disneyland. We made great memories, shared fun times and had a blast. I left really impressed with the entire experience Mr. Disney created at Disneyland. Once back in the STORServer offices I realized that enterprise backup is fundamentally also about providing a great customer experience, albeit a bit different than …

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4 Key Qualities to Look For In a Cloud Service Provider

When it comes to selecting a cloud service provider, business owners are often confused by the features and plans they offer and often end up with the wrong provider and plan. Before selecting a cloud service partner for your business, carry out a thorough background check, and ensure that your cloud service provider has these …

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Why Backup Appliances are the Answer to Your Business’ Data Growth

Companies that succeed in gathering relevant data, along with using it appropriately, now have a big competitive advantage over their competition. McKinsey estimates that a retailer using big data to its fullest capability could increase its operating margin by more than 60%. We know that data is growing at an exponential rate but by how much? Google’s Eric …

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