It’s all geek to me
Practical notes, deep dives, fixes and experiments across infrastructure, cloud, security, networking, automation and the rest of the technology rabbit hole.
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itgeek · backup & resilience · microsoft & cloud · cybersecurity · storage
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From 30 July 2026, Jersey will share limited identity data (name, address and date of birth) with Experian and Equifax. Islanders can opt out online via services.gov.je, but it won’t automatically erase records already held.
Proxmox VE 9 is a meaningful release for enterprise virtualisation, but it is not a free lunch. Before you migrate, check storage behaviour, cluster compatibility, backup integration, firmware, and whether your operational model fits a Debian-based platform with a faster-moving release cadence.
A newer Microsoft Defender security intelligence update appears to restore failed scans on affected Windows PCs, highlighting why rapidly delivered endpoint-protection updates need monitoring, staged deployment and clear recovery procedures.
Jersey’s Telecommunications Security Framework has moved from consultation to enforceable obligations, with security duties in the 2002 law, a 2026 Security Measures Order and a Code of Practice. For operators and enterprise buyers, the issue is now assurance, procurement and resilience planning.
Backups are essential, but they are not the same thing as recovery. A proper disaster-recovery strategy has to cover restore time, alternate systems, access control, testing, and the ugly reality of ransomware, regional outages and human error.
Discover the legacy of the Honda S2000, a celebrated front-mid engine sports car that captivated enthusiasts with its powerful performance and timeless design. From its inception as a…
Discover how the latest Veeam updates are raising the bar for data protection in 2026, with stronger ransomware defenses, expanded immutability, and smarter management tools. Stay ahead of evolving threats and see what’s new in Veeam to keep your backups secure and your business resilient.
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Choosing between VMware, Hyper-V, Proxmox, and HPE Morpheus in 2026 isn’t just a technical decision—it’s a question of long-term value versus cost, flexibility, and control. In this head-to-head comparison, we break down how each platform stacks up so you can decide which solution truly fits your infrastructure and budget.
Microsoft’s new time-based immutability for Azure SQL Database long-term retention backups makes them non-modifiable and non-erasable during the immutability period. That strengthens the trustworthiness of recovery points, but teams still need recovery discipline and tested restores—especially for Managed Instance.
Microsoft’s Instant Access snapshots for Azure Ultra Disk and Premium SSD v2 change the restore story in a small but operationally important way: snapshots can be used immediately for rapid disk creation before the background copy finishes, then later settle into standard durable snapshot storage. For teams designing backup, DR, and environment-refresh workflows, that reduces waiting time — but it does not remove the need to think carefully about durability, region-copy behaviour, and failure domains.
