Posts by Matt Crape

Ensuring continuity is crucial for businesses today. One way companies achieve this is through effective disaster recovery (DR) strategies. Virtualization has emerged as a key component in these strategies, offering enhanced resilience and reduced recovery times. This blog explores how virtualization can transform your disaster recovery plan, making it more efficient and reliable. Read more

It's common for businesses to store huge amounts of information from customer and financial records to emails and business-critical documents. Servers are used for almost everything, making server backups necessary for any business continuity plan. Read more

SIEM integration involves consolidating a variety of cybersecurity tools, including firewalls, intrusion detection systems, antivirus solutions, IAM (Identity and Access Management), Endpoint security, and Cloud security, into a unified platform. This modernization encompasses a broader range of security measures, moving beyond the older solutions. Read more

In today’s digital world, the increasing frequency and sophistication of cyberthreats is our new reality. As our reliance on technology grows, so does the potential for devastating cyberattacks that can cripple businesses, compromise sensitive data, and disrupt our interconnected world Read more

For years, VMware has been the standard in enterprise virtualization. However, rising licensing costs, roadmap uncertainty, and evolving IT strategies are prompting many organizations to explore new options. Whether driven by budget pressure, a desire for simpler operations, or the need to align with hybrid and multi‑cloud goals, the search for VMware alternatives is accelerating. Read more

High Availability (HA) involves designing systems that are always accessible and resilient to failures, rapidly recovering to minimize downtime. In today's business environments, where interruptions can have significant consequences, this is especially important. Read more

If you're looking to streamline your IT infrastructure, cut costs, and enhance scalability, then virtualization is the key. In this guide, we'll explore the intricacies of data center virtualization and provide actionable strategies for successful implementation. Read more

From ransomware threats to cloud migrations, businesses face numerous challenges in securing their critical backup data. Enter Veeam Backup Enterprise Manager, a powerful solution that simplifies the management of backup environments at an enterprise scale. Read more

In today’s cost-conscious world, enterprises are continually evaluating and adopting new preferred infrastructure vendors, whether it be driven by total cost of ownership, features or overall flexibility. Despite being critical in today’s datacenters, hypervisors themselves are not exempt from this either.  One of the key influences when evaluating the foundational pillars of your IT environment comes down to the ecosystem. Will the solution you land on fill your requirements? Are there limitations to be aware of? And of course, do you have a solid strategy to securely and reliably protect that data? Read more

Migrating VMware workloads to Azure can unlock numerous benefits, enabling organizations to modernize their infrastructure and leverage the cloud’s full potential. Read more