The Datto MSP Blog | Best Practices and for Managed Service Providers

BCDR Datto Products

Jan 12, 2022

Why You Need Complete Data Protection

David Weiss

“How can I protect my clients’ data?” It’s a key question for MSPs — one that’s grown increasingly complicated to answer.

MSP Insights: A Lesson in Branding & Leadership

MSP Best Practices

Jan 07, 2022

MSP Insights: A Lesson in Branding & Leadership

Jeff Reinholtz

In this episode of MSP Insights we explore how Big Mike Morrill with Total Solutions has built a brand that goes beyond service delivery.

Discover Holistic, End-to-End Visibility with the New Unified Activity Log for Datto RMM

Datto Products

Jan 06, 2022

Discover Holistic, End-to-End Visibility with the New Unified Activity Log for Datto RMM

Deepak Manoor

To provide access to data as fast as possible with maximum precision, we have built an integrated logging mechanism that will optimize context and elevate search capabilities.

Datto Information Security Team Notice: Atera Advisory for MSPs

Cybersecurity

Jan 05, 2022

Datto Information Security Team Notice: Atera Advisory for MSPs

Chris Henderson

Based on a published article reporting the findings of a ransomware group named ‘Conti’, the Datto Information Security Team recommends all MSPs evaluate their devices/endpoints for Atera agent activity and determine its legitimacy if necessary.

Log4Shell RMM Community Script Explained (Video)

Cybersecurity

Dec 17, 2021

Log4Shell RMM Community Script Explained (Video)

Ryan Weeks

In response to the critical vulnerability referred to as Log4j, Datto released a Community Script for all MSPs earlier this week on Github. This in-depth explainer video details how to access, apply, run, and interpret the results of the Community Script.

Datto Commerce Introduces Direct to Manufacturer with Lenovo

Datto Products

Dec 14, 2021

Datto Commerce Introduces Direct to Manufacturer with Lenovo

Sasha Papov

In order to alleviate supply chain issues and give you more control and predictability, we are excited to announce the direct to Lenovo feature now offered on Datto Commerce.

Datto releases Log4Shell RMM component for Datto partners and MSP community

Cybersecurity

Dec 13, 2021

Datto releases Log4Shell RMM component for Datto partners and MSP community

Ryan Weeks

In response to the critical vulnerability referred to as Log4j, Datto released both a Datto RMM component for our partners and a community script for all MSPs.

Cybersecurity Datto News

Dec 11, 2021

Datto’s Response to Log4Shell

Ryan Weeks

Datto has not assessed any material exposure to the log4j vulnerability that would impact the safe use of Datto products at this time. Should this assessment change, we will update Datto partners immediately.

What is Offsite Backup vs Onsite Backup?

BCDR

Dec 11, 2021

What is Offsite Backup vs Onsite Backup?

George Rouse

Offsite backups are a type of data protection that provides a copy of a business' production system data, which is stored in a different location from where the original data is stored.

Backup Strategy: What is the 3-2-1 backup rule?

BCDR

Dec 11, 2021

Backup Strategy: What is the 3-2-1 backup rule?

George Rouse

The 3-2-1 backup rule states that you should have 3 copies of your data, 2 different backup formats, and 1 backup stored offsite.

MSP Insights: From Technician to Entrepreneur

Partner Program

Dec 09, 2021

MSP Insights: From Technician to Entrepreneur

Jeff Reinholtz

In this episode we discuss how Brian Weiss of Itech Solutions has evolved as a CEO who grew up in the tech industry.

Emotet Malware: How Does it Work and How Can it be Stopped?

Cybersecurity

Dec 08, 2021

Emotet Malware: How Does it Work and How Can it be Stopped?

Ofir Yaakobi

Emotet, once described as the “world’s most dangerous malware”, was first discovered as a banking Trojan in 2014 and over the years has evolved into the go-to solution for cybercriminals.