We’re excited to introduce MSP360 Managed Backup 7.0, with the new Backup Storage Browser feature, the ability to seamlessly add network shares to the backup plan source directly from the management console, Windows Server restore directly to cloud-based virtual machines, an Overdue status for endpoints on the Computers page, and the ability to authorize computers in a single user flow with a new Authorize group action. Continue reading
Meteor Wiper Malware: How a Robust Backup Strategy Can Help
You’ve heard of ransomware, which is capable of rapidly encrypting and disabling files in a bid to force victims to pay exorbitant ransom fees. Now, there is a new threat to your data: wiper malware. Continue reading
Cloud Backup Strategy for Small Businesses
In most cases nowadays, it's simply impractical to store your business backups locally. Moreover, cloud storage solutions have become so cheap, reliable, and feature-rich, that they easily outperform any small local storage solution. However, ”the cloud” is just a term that covers hundreds of different possibilities. So, how do you pick one of those hundreds?
News You Might’ve Missed. August 2021
What's new this month in the news for MSPs? AWS launches new-generation x86-based workforce instances; OneDrive business storage accidentally lowered by Microsoft; Accenture ransomware attack demand of $50m; and more. Continue reading
Introducing MSP360 Connect 2.6
We are excited to announce the release of MSP360 Connect (Formerly Remote Desktop) version 2.6 which introduces important new features and improvements.
Local Backup Storage: Is It Still Necessary?
The backbone of every company’s technology strategy is its IT infrastructure. In the past, this typically meant a closet, a room or even a full data center dedicated to storage and other infrastructure needs. However, in today’s cloud-first and virtual world, there’s a lot more flexibility in how companies acquire and utilize infrastructure. Continue reading
Comprehensive Guide to Password Security
More than half of all data breaches happen because of weak passwords.
Bad passwords are a headache for any system administrator whose users are allowed to modify or change them. At the same time, weak password management is a pain for the company as a whole, since malefactors are on a constant lookout for weaknesses they can breach. Continue reading
High-Quality Referrals: Where MSPs Can Get Them
When it comes to building a successful MSP business, you don’t have to go at it alone. Referral partners are a great way for an MSP to spread the word about their business through word-of-mouth marketing or over social media. Continue reading
MSP Services Are in High Demand in Legal and Engineering Industries
In spite of the lockdown, traditional less-tech-forward professional industries, notably the legal and engineering professions, have experienced the biggest learning curve as they rushed to implement remote work solutions for their employees. Continue reading
CloudBerry Backup 7.4 BETA
Here at MSP360, we are constantly working on improving and adding new features to our Backup software. We are developing the software for you - our clients - and we would like to hear from you what you think about the new features. That's why we are starting a BETA testing initiative for our customers, and the first application we would like to present for your judgment and review is CloudBerry Backup 7.4 with its awesome new features.
New Backup Format for Hyper-V
This is one of the most important features of this version, which also includes a ton of improvements and optimizations, such as:
- Improved Performance. Drastically increases the speed of the backup itself, meaning that the time required for the backup to finish is reduced to a fraction.
- Client-Side Deduplication. The new backup format allows backup of deduplicated data to storage. Deduplication is done directly on the client-side, reducing both the amount of data sent to storage and the time needed for upload.
- Consistency Checks. In the new backup format, we make sure that all files required for the restore point exist in backup storage.
- Synthetic Full Backup. This is another key feature of the new backup format. A synthetic full backup is a type of subsequent full backup that makes a comparison with the previously backed-up data on the storage and uploads only the current changes from the backup source. Synthetic full backup helps to reduce the amount of data uploaded and accelerates the creation of a full backup.
- Retention Policy. The retention policy is simplified and easier to use. You only need to choose the period for which the backups should be kept.
This is another important feature. Allows you to connect to a Hyper-V cluster and back up the virtual machines remotely.
When copying logs and other important data, it's important to be sure that this data is protected. Using the native features of Amazon S3, you can configure a bucket to protect the integrity of your data. For example, you can prevent an object from being deleted or overwritten.
Backing Up EFS-Encrypted Files
The long-awaited ability to backup EFS-encrypted files. Used in most corporate domains and one of the most accessible security features for Windows users.
Performance Improvements in Restoring from Cloud for Image-Based Backup/VM
As much as the backup needs to be fast, it is even more important for the restore process to be even faster. That's why we have also improved the restore speed for our most popular backup modes.
News You Might’ve Missed. July 2021
What's new this month in the news for MSPs? Cloud PCs coming from Microsoft for any device with Windows 365; Amazon announces cloud-based SAN with EBS io2 block express volumes; MSP supply-chain of 1000+ companies hit by REvil ransomware; and more. Continue reading
Why BaaS Needs to Be as Flexible as Possible
Over the past year and a half, many people’s working lives have been turned upside down due to the pandemic and the sudden transition to remote work. As part of that, organizations have had to rethink how they use and optimize many of the tools at their disposal in order to remain effective and efficient as organizations. One area where this has taken place is around backup and disaster recovery (BDR). Continue reading