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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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.
A hardened repository is a Linux backup target with immutability controls, not a ransomware shield. This guide covers what Veeam supports, why dedicated repositories are often more resilient than appliance deployments, and how filesystem support, credentials and the immutability window affect real recovery.
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.
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.
The S2000 Classic Few sports cars have achieved cult status quite like the Honda S2000. Introduced in 1999 to celebrate Honda’s 50th anniversary, this lightweight roadster quickly became…
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.
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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.
A hardened repository is a Linux backup target with immutability controls, not a ransomware shield. This guide covers what Veeam supports, why dedicated repositories are often more resilient than appliance deployments, and how filesystem support, credentials and the immutability window affect real recovery.
