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The Backup Wrap-up

The Backup Wrap-up

The Backup Wrap-up podcast turns unappreciated backup admins into cyber recovery heroes. After a brief analysis of backup-related news, each episode dives deep into one topic that you can use to better protect your organization from data loss, be it from accidents, disasters, or ransomware.

Recent Episodes

Nov. 18, 2024

Disaster Recovery Testing: Start Small Before Going Big

Ready to level up your disaster recovery testing game? This episode covers everything from basic restore testing to full-scale DR scenarios. Curtis and Prasanna share real-world experiences and practical advice for implement…
Nov. 11, 2024

Detecting Ransomware Before It's Too Late

WC continue =====================DESCRIPTION=============== Detecting ransomware requires more than just good antivirus software - it demands a comprehensive approach using multiple tools and techniques. In this episode of T…
Nov. 4, 2024

RTO vs RPO: The Foundations of Backup Design

In this essential episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we dive deep into RTO vs RPO – the foundational concepts that drive backup and recovery system design. Curtis and Prasanna break down why these aren't just technical metrics, …
Oct. 28, 2024

Backup from Hell: SMB vs 400TB

Experience the backup from hell in this eye-opening episode of The Backup Wrap-up. What started as a straightforward 40TB backup spiraled into a months-long battle with 400TB of data, failing tape drives, and directories con…
Oct. 21, 2024

Election Integrity 101: What Every Voter Should Know

In this important episode, we tackle the crucial topic of election integrity. As a seasoned poll worker and site manager, I take you behind the scenes of our voting process, revealing the numerous safeguards and checks in pl…
Oct. 14, 2024

The Dark Side of Backup System Consolidation

In this eye-opening episode of The Backup Wrap-up, we look at the dangers of the consolidating backup market, a trend that's reshaping the industry. We talk about recent major acquisitions like Cohesity's purchase of Veritas…