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605: Backup Challenges with Adam Engst Of The Tidbits Content Network
Manage episode 467251955 series 1106994
Backup Challenges with Adam Engst Of The Tidbits Content Network
In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts are joined by Adam Engst from TidBITS Content Network to discuss the evolving landscape of bootable backups, cloud storage solutions, and disaster recovery strategies. They delve into Apple's recent changes affecting bootable backups, the importance of testing backup functionality, and the pros and cons of relying on cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive for both personal and enterprise use. Various backup methodologies are compared, including local and cloud backups, and the discussion expands to the role of multiple devices and redundancy in ensuring minimal downtime. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding risks and having a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Engst also shares valuable insights on the challenges of maintaining historical backups and the complexities of migrating email backup services. The episode concludes with a look at the offerings of TidBITS Content Network and how it helps consultants provide valuable content to their clients.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:10 The Evolution of Bootable Backups
01:18 Challenges with Bootable Backups
03:09 Personal Experiences with Bootable Backups
05:59 Apple's Recent Fixes and Ongoing Issues
07:16 Importance of Testing Backups
08:54 Diverse Backup Methods and Strategies
12:44 Cloud-Based Tools and Their Limitations
22:57 Email Backup Solutions
24:37 Backup Services and Recommendations
29:15 Exploring Backup Solutions
29:34 The Wasabi Storage Phenomenon
30:29 Email Backup Challenges
34:58 Disaster Recovery Considerations
43:18 The Importance of Redundancy
54:19 TidBITS Content Network Insights
59:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
102 episodes
Manage episode 467251955 series 1106994
Backup Challenges with Adam Engst Of The Tidbits Content Network
In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts are joined by Adam Engst from TidBITS Content Network to discuss the evolving landscape of bootable backups, cloud storage solutions, and disaster recovery strategies. They delve into Apple's recent changes affecting bootable backups, the importance of testing backup functionality, and the pros and cons of relying on cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive for both personal and enterprise use. Various backup methodologies are compared, including local and cloud backups, and the discussion expands to the role of multiple devices and redundancy in ensuring minimal downtime. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding risks and having a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Engst also shares valuable insights on the challenges of maintaining historical backups and the complexities of migrating email backup services. The episode concludes with a look at the offerings of TidBITS Content Network and how it helps consultants provide valuable content to their clients.
00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome
00:10 The Evolution of Bootable Backups
01:18 Challenges with Bootable Backups
03:09 Personal Experiences with Bootable Backups
05:59 Apple's Recent Fixes and Ongoing Issues
07:16 Importance of Testing Backups
08:54 Diverse Backup Methods and Strategies
12:44 Cloud-Based Tools and Their Limitations
22:57 Email Backup Solutions
24:37 Backup Services and Recommendations
29:15 Exploring Backup Solutions
29:34 The Wasabi Storage Phenomenon
30:29 Email Backup Challenges
34:58 Disaster Recovery Considerations
43:18 The Importance of Redundancy
54:19 TidBITS Content Network Insights
59:01 Conclusion and Final Thoughts
102 episodes
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