Remote Working guide: How to send a Remote Assistance Invitation
With the current Coronavirus crisis, it’s more important than ever before to stay connected. If you know someone who is experiencing issues on their Microsoft Windows 10 system, or you would just like to show them how to do something, like setting up Skype calls, then remote assistance is ideal. Applications such as WinVNC or LogMeIn […]
Which is the best data management solution? Compare Veeam with Double-Take and Zerto
Choosing an effective, intelligent data management and backup solution is essential for any forward-thinking organisation today. Strategic decisions are increasingly being made based on data. so this data has to be accurate, easily accessible and secure. But data management infrastructure often fails to keep pace with data growth, particularly within small and medium or rapidly […]
How do I connect to a Veeam service provider?
How do you set up Veeam Cloud Connect? It’s incredibly simple to connect to a Veeam service provider and configure your Veeam Cloud Connect solution. This blog aims to give you a brief guide on how to complete the configuration. Before you begin you need to have the following information to hand: A full username […]
Infographic: A history of Ransomware
Have you ever wondered where Ransomware came from? Our latest Infographic reveals this and so much more. What was the first recorded example of Ransomware and how was it administered? When did it officially become ‘Ransomware as a Service?’ How was this technology spread before the Internet? These are just a few of the questions […]
Veeam Cloud Connect – Downloading and Applying Config File for OpenVPN
In this section, I am going to summarise how to download the config file for an Endpoint and how to apply it within the OpenVPN GUI. Firstly, let us download the config file from the Veeam PN web portal. This can be done by the administrator under the ‘CLIENTS’ section of the portal. The ‘Download’ […]
Veeam Cloud Connect PN configuration
Now your network has been setup, you need to browse to the IP of the appliance in a web browser to begin the Veeam PN configuration. In the second blog of the Veeam series, we’ll be discussing the Veeam PN configuration. This procedure will include creating a ‘Self-Signed Certificate’ and specifying your network ranges for […]
Veeam Cloud Connect – Veeam PN Setup Configuration
Veeam PN can be used as a VPN for DR access for Veeam Cloud Connect. In this guide, I will walk through the steps to download, install and configure the appliance. It will then be replicated to your Veeam Cloud Connect provider and pre-configured by YOU, ready for any failovers. This is a four-step guide, […]
Best practices for testing your disaster recovery plan
Testing a disaster recovery plan is critical to any successful business continuity strategy. Without regular testing, businesses can’t be certain that in the event of an incident all critical files can be recovered, so to help we’ve compiled some useful tips to help ensure that your organisation benefits from disaster recovery planning. Set goals and […]
Adobe Acrobat Reader DC – RdrCEF has stopped working
RdrCEF issues – Adobe has recently released an update that looks to have caused issues with 2008 R2 servers. Adobe Reader version 2017.009.20044 is causing problems for Adobe Acrobat Reader DC upon launch. After installing this update, you may see the following error: ‘Adobe RdrCEF has stopped working’. The ‘APPCRASH’ application name is ‘RdrCEF.exe’. To […]
How to perform a Veeam Cloud Connect partial failover
In the event of a disaster, utilising Veeam Cloud Connect ensures that data can be accessible again within a matter of minutes. When a customer replicates to our platform they have two options for failing over VMs, these are full or partial failovers. What’s the difference between full and partial failovers with Veeam Cloud Connect? […]