Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO) are the two key parameters that businesses should develop before creating their business continuity and disaster recovery plans. In this guide, we compare RTO vs RPO and explain their meaning, differences, and interactions.
Read ArticleIt’s no secret that data security is vitally important for every organization: by protecting customers’ data, MSPs will safeguard both their client’s businesses and their reputations. The protection of customer data today goes beyond using anti-malware and firewall software. It also goes beyond usin
Read ArticleNot everybody’s comfortable with cold calling prospects, but those who are can generate additional revenue for your business — as long as they’re cold calling the right way. Cold calling isn’t dead; it’s just evolving.
Read ArticleA SAN (Storage Area Network) is one of the key infrastructural technologies in data storage and there are varying implementations and standards common for different business use-cases. In this article, we review the key differences between FC, FCoE and iSCSI in order to help you choose the best opti
Read ArticleIt’s easy to get confused with the different types of storage with Amazon Web Services. This is why, in this article, we cover Amazon S3, Amazon EFS, and Amazon EBS storage options, and define the practical difference between them.
Read ArticleIn certain cases, Linux offers great advantages to MSPs who need an operating system to run on their own systems, or to provision servers and workstations for their clients. Most Linux distributions are free of cost. There is also a
Read ArticleWhat does 3-2-1 backup mean, and what is the best way to achieve it? Keep reading for a 3-2-1 backup rule overview and best practices for implementing 3-2-1 backup in an easy and cost-effective way.
Read ArticleAmazon S3 buckets protection is a critical security measure when using AWS. There have been numerous bad stories about unprotected S3 buckets, from established contractors like Accenture and Booz Allen Hamilton to huge companies like Verizon Wireless and Time Warner
Read ArticleWhat’s new this week in the news for MSPs? AWS Cloud Kinesis Data Stream outage fixed; Amazon starts fully managed Apache Airflow; FBI warning on Ragnar Locker activity; data stolen in a cyberattack against Belden; and TrickBot 100 “debuts” with new features.
Read ArticleBehind every great MSP is a lineup of strong vendors to support them. Just as vendors rely on MSPs to deliver their products to customers, an MSP also relies on the vendor to deliver equipment and technology, as well as support them with financing and other resources.
Read ArticleWhen it comes to making big IT and services purchases, not every client may want to buy the same way. This is especially true for MSPs, as small businesses often make up a significant portion of their clientele. A small
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