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BCDR

Dec 16, 2019

What’s The Difference: Host vs. Guest OS

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

The host operating system is software that works with a computer’s underlying hardware, while the guest operating system runs on a virtual machine.

BCDR

Dec 16, 2019

Does NTFS Have A File Size Limit?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

Windows-supported operating systems rely on one of two different types of file systems: File Allocation Table (FAT) or New Technology File System (NTFS).

BCDR

Nov 27, 2019

How to Dual Boot and Virtualize the Same Partition on Your Computer

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

You don't have to pick between dual booting or virtualization. Follow these steps to get the best of both worlds.

RMM

Nov 22, 2019

RMM Security: More Than Just Cloud vs. On-Prem

Andrew Burton

When selecting a remote monitoring and management (RMM) solution, there are many considerations. You’ll obviously start with monitoring and management capabilities and integration with the rest of your tech stack.

BCDR

Nov 22, 2019

Is NTFS Journaled?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

The NTFS change journal creates a log of any added, deleted or modified files before any changes are made to the disk

PSA

Nov 18, 2019

Generate Revenue with Autotask PSA Co-Managed Help Desk

Andrew Burton

Co-managed IT refers to the collaboration between a managed service provider (MSP) and a client’s internal IT department. It is common among MSPs that serve larger businesses with in-house IT teams. It is less common, but not unheard of, for MSPs serving small businesses.

RMM

Nov 04, 2019

What Is Endpoint Protection?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

Endpoint protection systems detect malicious activity and protect secure networks, including servers, desktops and mobile devices from attack

SaaS Protection

Oct 23, 2019

How to Automatically Backup SharePoint Sites

Angela Diaco

Discover how to automatically backup SharePoint site with Datto SaaS Protection, to protect data stored in Sharepoint.

Cybersecurity

Oct 21, 2019

What Is A SIM Port Hack?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

A SIM port hack involves a hacker who has convinced your mobile phone carrier to activate your phone number on another device.

BCDR

Oct 17, 2019

A Look at Datto's Advanced Backup Verification

Henry Washburn

Regardless of what type of restore you are running, it’s imperative to ensure that it works, no matter what. Some vendors do a checksum check while others do boot-ability checks.

BCDR

Oct 15, 2019

What Is a Diskless NAS?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

NAS systems are hard disk storage devices that connect to your network, allowing for multiple computers to share the same storage space.

BCDR

Oct 03, 2019

What's the Difference Between Cloud and Virtualization?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

While cloud computing and virtualization rely on similar models and principles, they are intrinsically different.