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Cloud Backup Strategies

Cloud Backup Strategies

Explore comprehensive cloud backup strategies for virtual machines and containers. Learn about image vs. content backups, considerations for different server types, security measures, and best practices for disaster recovery

Released2024-12-12
Updated2024-12-13
Written byAdam Jones (Infrastructure)
Votes0
Incident at the Paper Mill

Incident at the Paper Mill

Discover an intriguing '80s tale of troubleshooting a massive automated paper mill tractor. Follow the investigation of mysterious stops and software challenges in industrial automation

Released2024-12-03
Updated2024-12-04
Written byRichard (Senior Partner)
Votes5
Apple Under Fire for Closed Ecosystem

Apple Under Fire for Closed Ecosystem

Explore the growing antitrust challenges facing Apple's App Store exclusivity and the potential shift towards allowing third-party app stores on iPhones, as regulators worldwide scrutinize the tech giant's practices

Released2024-11-20
Updated2024-11-20
Written byRichard (Senior Partner)
Votes2
Value Added Cloud (VAC) Providers

Value Added Cloud (VAC) Providers

Explore value-added cloud providers who offer more than just infrastructure. Learn how they support systems and applications, including open-source solutions, to enhance your cloud experience.

Released2024-11-13
Updated2024-11-13
Written byMatt (Virtualisation)
Votes14
Firefox`s 20th Anniversary

Firefox`s 20th Anniversary

Explore the 30-year journey of web browsers from Netscape Navigator to Firefox. Learn about the browser wars, open-source developments, and Firefox's role in internet history.

Released2024-11-01
Updated2024-11-01
Written byRichard (Senior Partner)
Votes11
Platform Diversity in IT Maintenance: Supporting Legacy to Modern Systems

Platform Diversity in IT Maintenance: Supporting Legacy to Modern Systems

Explore GEN's comprehensive IT maintenance services covering a wide range of platforms from legacy to modern systems. Learn about Linux dominance

Released2024-10-24
Updated2024-10-28
Written byRichard (Senior Partner)
Votes9