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Immutable long-term retention is available for Azure SQL Database LTR, but not for Azure SQL Managed Instance LTR in the same way
Backup & Resilience

Immutable long-term retention is available for Azure SQL Database LTR, but not for Azure SQL Managed Instance LTR in the same way

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 extends Instant Access snapshots for Azure managed disks: what changes for DR and recovery runbooks
Backup & Resilience

Microsoft extends Instant Access snapshots for Azure managed disks: what changes for DR and recovery runbooks

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.

Why Your Backup Is Not Yet a Disaster-Recovery Strategy
Backup & Resilience

Why Your Backup Is Not Yet a Disaster-Recovery Strategy

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.

HPE Alletra MP in the Real World: Performance and Insights
ITgeek

HPE Alletra MP in the Real World: Performance and Insights

In real-world environments, HPE Alletra MP proves it’s more than just modern storage—it delivers flexible scaling, cloud-like management, and consistently strong performance where it matters most. From seamless SAN migrations to handling mission-critical workloads, HPE Alletra MP shows how next-gen infrastructure actually performs in day-to-day operations.

Affordable Enterprise Storage with HPE MSA 2062 Hybrid Flash
ITgeek

Affordable Enterprise Storage with HPE MSA 2062 Hybrid Flash

Introduction: Enterprise Storage Without the Enterprise Complexity In today’s infrastructure landscape, organizations expect serious storage performance without deploying massive enterprise SAN platforms that require a team of storage…

Proxmox vs VMware vs Hyper-V vs HPE Morpheus: Value Comparison 2026
ITgeek

Proxmox vs VMware vs Hyper-V vs HPE Morpheus: Value Comparison 2026

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.

Exploring the Legendary Honda S2000
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Exploring the Legendary Honda S2000

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…

Veeam Latest Updates: What’s New in 2026 Features and Improvements
ITgeek

Veeam Latest Updates: What’s New in 2026 Features and Improvements

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.