Network Attached Storage (NAS) boxes are very common to add shared storage to a small business network infrastructure. While providing an inexpensive and convenient way to store extra data, there are some common pitfalls to avoid if you choose to use conventional NAS drives or appliances for your backup. Highly Reliable Systems makes specialized backup NAS appliances and Directly Attached Storage (DAS) devices. Each has a place. In this overview we outline Pros and Cons of conventional NAS, NAS for backup, and DAS.
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Perhaps one of the more confusing terms in networking is iSCSI (pronounced eye-SKUZ-ee). The acronym iSCSI is for Internet Small Computer System Interface. Most people think of SCSI as a type of hard drive, or a physical interface for a particular type of hard drive. This leads to confusion because iSCSI isn’t a physical interface. iSCSI…
Replication Information for NetSwap Plus Executive Summary Highly Reliable Systems (HRS), has added bi-directional incremental replication over the Internet to their NetSwap Plus removable drive Network Attached Storage (NAS) backup appliances. The feature will also be available in certain network connected RAIDFrame models. A Netswap Basic edition is available without replication. A key differentiator of…
In a continuing trend for cloud based companies, Reputation.com has said: the cloud hacked again. They let users know via email on April 30th, 2013 that it’s data had been breached. The company does not believe credit card data was taken, but the breach is particularly embarrassing because the company helps users manage their online…
One effective way to help small business clients is to perform a backup assessment. Here are a few questions and technician guidelines to help you with the process. Interview the company stakeholders. Ask the following questions What are you doing for backup now? What software are you using? What hardware are you using? How do…