In our roundup for the best Google Workspace backup solutions, we focus on backup solutions that protect Google Workspace data beyond what Google already offers. We compare vendors on their approach to backup architecture, storage options and capabilities, flexibility of recovery options, and long-term retention.
Part 1: SMB Backup Infrastructure: Local Systems
This article is the first in a series. In this part, we will cover building the backup infrastructure for a small team of 15 people or less, that is running their computer systems primarily on in-house hardware – a server or NAS, and PCs for each user. Continue reading
How to Create a Bootable USB for Windows Server
Bootable USB is a backup media that allows recovering image-based backups on machines with no operating system. (That technique is called bare-metal recovery.) This article provides instructions on how to create a bootable USB drive with MSP360 Backup (now MSP360 Backup) for Windows Server and applies to Windows Server 2008 / 2008 R2, 2012 / 2012 R2, 2016 and 2019.
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MSP Voice Episode 30 – “I Saw The Sign” with Omer Choudhary
IQ Interactive provides solutions for digital signage and point-of-sale. Rather than managing a customer’s IT infrastructure, they manage digital signs (equipment) and they also have a content management system that they’ve developed. Omer started off in IT pretty young and worked for a few companies before starting IQ Interactive. They also partner with other “traditional” MSPs who provide the IT stack while IQ Interactive handles the digital signage. Continue reading
How You Can Use AWS Free Tier — Databases
This article covers the Amazon Relational Database Service (RDS), Amazon DynamoDB, and AWS Data Migration Service. For each tool, we will cover what it is, how it’s billed and the available free tier, and some example projects you can try.
SQL Server Database Backup with MSP360
To keep your Microsoft SQL Server databases safe, you need to back them up. Today, it is considered a best practice to have at least two backup copies of all of your data, one on-site and one off-site.
In this article, we will demonstrate how MSP360 Backup can provide both on-site and off-site SQL database backups by backing up data to both local storage and cloud storage, and how to backup a database in SQL Server.
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SQL Server Database Restore with MSP360
MSP360 Backup supports backup and restore of Microsoft SQL Server databases. The product integrates with Microsoft SQL Server's built-in backup and restore mechanisms, provides SQL Server compression, and offers flexible scheduling, among a range of other useful options.
In this article, we’ll discuss how to restore SQL Server databases using MSP360’s solution. For instructions on the backup process, please refer to our article “SQL Server Database Backup.”
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How You Can Use AWS Free Tier — Cloud Compute
Cloud computing has triggered a sea change in how application development is done. Amazon Web Services, or AWS, is the leader in the cloud computing space and provides computing infrastructure for many of the largest companies in the world. Continue reading
MSP Voice Episode 29 – “Prescription For Success” With Bart Rogacewicz
BestRX is an MSP/Software company who supports independent pharmacies across the US. Typically when we think of a pharmacy we think of the big ones like CVS and Walmart but there’s actually a number of independent pharmacies all over the US. Continue reading
Windows Server 2003 Image-Based Backup
In this article, you will find an overview of Windows Server 2003 backup and recovery options using either the built-in NTBackup tool (backup app for Windows 2000, Windows XP and Windows Server 2003. Continue reading
Cryptojacking: How to Detect and Avoid
Modern hackers now look to take advantage of the mining boom by building malware that can hijack one or more systems and remotely use the hardware for financial gain. Such attacks are known as cryptojacking and continue to affect more and more internet users. Continue reading
MSP Voice Episode 28 – “MSP Pioneer” with Tim Shea
Tim has been an MSP Pioneer since the 90’s. After leaving a value-added reseller in 1991 Tim started his own company because he saw the future in network services. In 1996 Tim and his partner realized that they need to provide their services for a fixed fee...hence pioneering the managed services model. Continue reading




