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

Cybersecurity

Mar 02, 2023

The NIS2 Directive: Everything to Know About NIS2

Ariën van Wetten

NIS2 is an update to the original NIS EU cybersecurity directive regarding mandated cybersecurity practices, essential suppliers, and breach reporting.

BCDR

Sep 06, 2022

The Importance of RPO and RTO

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

To ensure rapid recovery from disaster, it’s critical for a business to understand Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

Networking

Sep 01, 2022

What Is a Metered Network?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

Are you considering a metered WiFi network? Learn about the benefits of unlimited WiFi vs a metered network to make an informed decision.

Saas Protection

Aug 14, 2022

How to Backup Microsoft Office 365 Emails

George Rouse

Discover how to backup Microsoft 365 emails automatically and Datto SaaS Protection can streamline this task.

Cybersecurity

Aug 07, 2022

What is Phishing and How to Defend Your Business?

Ariën van Wetten

With phishing attacks among one of the most common types of scams, we want to help you get ahead of those threats with a guide to the different types of scams and how you can protect yourself.

MSP Best Practices Partner Program

Aug 07, 2022

What is a Managed IT Service Provider (MSP)?

Sven Richter

When discussing whether or not a company should outsource their IT department to an MSP, the first step is to understand exactly what that entails.

BCDR

Aug 01, 2022

What Is NTFS and How Does It Work?

Ariën van Wetten

Learn about one option you have for storing, organizing, and finding your files on a hard disk.

Networking

Aug 01, 2022

What Is Port Scanning?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

Port scanning is one of the most popular forms of reconnaissance ahead of a hack, helping attackers determine which ports are most susceptible.

BCDR

Jul 25, 2022

What is Network File System (NFS) File Share?

Ariën van Wetten

What is NFS file share, how does it compare to other NAS options, and how can you get it running on your network?

BCDR Cybersecurity Ransomware

Jul 06, 2022

Common Types of Social Engineering Attacks

George Rouse

The 5 types of social engineering leveraged by hackers today and how you can avoid becoming a victim.

BCDR

Jun 01, 2022

Defending Against Data Loss: Choose the Reliable Solution

David Weiss

When a large-scale data loss recently occurred at a backup provider, it shined a new spotlight on data safety.

BCDR

May 10, 2022

FAT32 vs. NTFS: Which Is Better?

Tobias Geisler Mesevage

The FAT and NTFS file systems were both created by Microsoft but each has its own set of advantages and disadvantages