Backup and Recovery

How to Install and Configure Veeam Management Agent and Veeam Backup Agent

August 6, 2020

This tutorial will show you how to log into the Veeam Service Provider Console and install the necessary tools you need to start the first backup job.

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The Difference Between Backup vs Replication

July 7, 2020

This article briefly explains the concepts behind backup and replication. A clear-cut table provides an excellent overview of all the features that set them apart.

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How to Use fsck Command to Check and Repair Filesystem

May 14, 2020

If you want to keep your filesystems clean and without errors, you need to scan it on regular basis. In this guide, you can find all fsck commands that will help you maintain your filesystem health.

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Snapshot vs Backup: The Main Differences

April 6, 2020

Snapshot and backups are similar yet different in terms of how they are used and how they store data. In this article we will explain what snapshots and backups are, how they work and what is the difference between the two.

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Full vs Incremental vs Differential Backup: A Detailed Comparison

March 30, 2020

There are three basic types of backups: full, incremental and differential. Each option has its pros and cons. Configuring your backup plan with one or the other will depend on your needs, priorities and resources. Learn more about different types of backups here.

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How to Use rsync to Exclude Files and Directories in Data Transfer

March 3, 2020

Rsync is a Linux tool that allows you to transfer files to another location. You can customize the command by using the exclude option detailed in this tutorial.

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How to Set Up Hardware RAID Using MegaCLI

November 20, 2019

This article explains how to set up hardware RAID using MegaCLI. RAID (redundant array of independent disks) consists of multiple disks that are linked together to prevent data loss and speed up performance. Use MegaCLI to create, gather and monitor physical RAIDs.

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DSC Veeam Self-Service Backup Portal Guide

October 28, 2019

This guide is a resource for all phoenixNAP clients using the Veeam Self-Service Backup Portal as a part of their Data Security Cloud (DSC) package. It provides the necessary information for a user to log in and perform essential restore operations or create backups.

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Veeam Service Provider Console Quick Start Guide

October 2, 2019

This quick start guide is a resource for all phoenixNAP clients using the Veeam Service Provider Console (VSPC) operated by PNAP. It provides the necessary information for a user to log in and install the software components to manage, create, and restore backup data on all protected computers and virtual machines (VM).

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VMware vCloud Availability Tenant Setup Guide

August 12, 2019

VMware vCloud Availability 3.0 is a single interface for workload migration, cloud-to-cloud disaster recovery, and on-premises disaster recovery. In this tutorial, learn how to successfully complete the VCloud Availability Tenant Configuration.

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