Geoff BurkeMore than 20 years of experience in IT and 12 years working in the field of Data Protection. VMCE and VMCA certified as well as Kubernetes CKA and CKAD. Very active in IT Communities as a Veeam Vanguard, Veeam Legend, Tanzu Vanguard and Calico Big Cat Ambassador. Geoff’s enthusiasm for technology is contagious and his energy and passion for the subject inspires others to expand their knowledge and interests.
Veeam offers flexibility, but with rising ransomware threats, DIY backup repositories are riskier. Explore the pros and cons of DIY setups versus Ootbi’s secure, easy-to-deploy, and immutable solution. Get the clarity you need to safeguard your data and ensure rapid recovery.
I'm spending more money on pieces of paper that I don't even know will help me with employment. Certifications are just a money-making machine for big companies; they purposely create these programs only to generate more revenue. Have you heard some of those statements before? If so, you are not alone. But when it comes to Veeam certification, the story is different, as with these credentials, you gain skills that can set you apart.
Geoffrey Burke: Hi Folks, we have with us today. Zero Trust expert and author of countless works on ZTDR.
Welcome Jason, Tell us a bit about yourself.
Jason Garbis: I've been in the technology industry my whole career, which is almost 35 years at this point. So that makes me extremely old.
During my time working in the trenches of Data Protection, I encountered ransomware numerous times. These were true horror stories where business owners were put on the verge of bankruptcy or complete loss of reputation. The following is a short collection of thoughts and descriptions of my horror story about ransomware attacks.
Disaster recovery is about more than just having backups—it's about ensuring you can restore your data when it matters most. But are you confident your system will perform when disaster strikes? In this blog, we'll guide you through the critical steps of testing your Veeam backups with Ootbi so you can sleep easy knowing your recovery process is rock-solid.
Geoffrey Burke: We are back with the one and only Rickatron! If you missed the first part of our series, go back and find out how he got that nickname. Let’s get back to talking about IT communities.
Geoffrey Burke: Hi Rick, it is great to have you here with me today. I will jump right into the first question, who is Rickatron?
Where did you come from before this position at Veeam?
Luis: I’m Luis Freixas, based in Spain. I was an IT Infrastructure and Backup specialist, and I am now a Global Infrastructure Business Analyst—a translator between the business and IT. I am an Infrastructure advisor, community lover, Dad, Husband, Friend…
It’s the age-old dilemma of ease of use versus security. This tug-of-war will probably continue forever, but the stakes have recently grown even higher regarding your Data Protection environment.
Ransomware and breaches have become daily news. Where IT viruses and malware were once considered nuisances, they now continuously pose critical risks to businesses.
In my previous blog, I discussed the Veeam Hardened Repository, why we need it, its uses, and its limitations. Today, I want to discuss this subject in more detail while providing links to build instructions with commentary. There are numerous ways to build a Veeam Hardened Repository, and one must choose carefully which method to use, as any errors or miscalculations will be very difficult to solve further down the road.