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Screenshots: Five mostly obscure desktop backup tools
It's nice to know there are backup tools that can be installed, free of charge, which can handle one, simple task.
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Replace SyncToy with FreeFileSync for your SMB backup needs
FreeFileSync is an open source, cross-platform backup tool. Learn how to install it and then use it to set up a backup job.
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Backup your Android SMS, MMS, and phone logs to Gmail
Jack Wallen takes a look at Backup Message & Call to Email, a free application that can help you save your SMS, MMS, and phone logs to your Gmail account.
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Automate MySQL backups with the help of MySQLDumper
Learn how to automate backing up MySQL databases with MySQLDumper and configure the web-based tool to email you a report about whether the task succeeds.
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Areca offers SMBs a free backup solution for Windows and Linux
Once you learn Areca's terminology, you'll be creating backups with this easy to use and flexible solution in no time.
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Five free recovery tools you can carry with you
Make sure your portable toolkit includes a reliable recovery solution. Here are five possibilities worth checking out.
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10 things I've learned from working in IT
When you've been in IT for awhile, you pick up all sorts of random knowledge. Jack Wallen shares a few highlights from almost 20 years in the field.
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Manage Exchange log files via Windows Server Backup or circular logging
Log management is a way to save space on your Exchange server. Read about two log management solutions, and learn which option might be best for you.
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How to use Windows Server Backup with DAG members
When your Exchange Server is part of a Database Availability Group, the Exchange Writer can lead to your Windows Server Backup failing. Here's how to resolve this issue.
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Five Webmin modules that give you added power and control
One of the best things about Webmin is that it's infinitely extendable. Here are several modules that will broaden your admin capabilities.
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DIY: Try SpiderOak, a first-rate cloud sync tool
Jack Wallen ranks SpiderOak as the best cloud-based sync tools he has used. He explains what's special about SpiderOak and describes how to use it.
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Five reliable Windows Server backup solutions
When disaster strikes (and it will), you can put the pieces back together if you've got a solid backup solution in place.
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DIY: Free Windows backup with AceBackup 3
AceBackup 3 is a free backup solution that doesn't sacrifice flexibility and features for a user-friendly interface. Learn how to create a backup in this freeware.
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10 things you should do before disaster strikes
Organizations that aren't prepared when disaster hits may never get back on their feet. Take these steps to minimize losses and make a quicker recovery.
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10 things to love about Ubuntu 11.10
Forget about earlier disappointments. The latest Ubuntu release has smoothed off a lot of rough edges and introduced genuine improvements.
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DIY: Free Windows backup tool Synchronicity
Synchronicity is a free and reliable backup solution. See how to create a new, scheduled backup to an external drive using the tool.
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Five Linux backup tools that won't let you down
Whether you need a simple desktop backup tool or an enterprise-grade solution, Linux provides an assortment of viable choices.
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10 surefire ways to alienate your clients
An angry client is likely to become an ex-client. See how avoiding the missteps on this list can help you prevent client meltdowns.
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DIY: Get reliable disaster recovery for free
Jack Wallen explains what he likes about Redo Backup and Recovery, and then describes how to use the Linux-based, Live CD, disaster recovery solution.
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DIY: A flexible network file/directory backup solution
If your small business needs a backup and you're operating on a shoestring budget, read Jack Wallen's description of a reliable and cheap backup solution.
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Five tips for saving your neck with backups
Following a few best backup practices can make the difference between having an effective safety net and losing critical data (and maybe your job).
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Review: WinDirStat disk usage cleanup tool
WinDirStat reads the entire directory tree of your Windows machine and reports back exactly what it is that is taking up that space on your drive.
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Review: Backup4all Professional makes backups simple for everyone
Backup4all Professional is a simple to use backup tool that will reliably have your backups safely placed where you need them.
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Upgrade security on Secure Shell with a few easy steps
Jack Wallen shows you the quickest ways to implement better security for Secure Shell key authentication.
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Review: Easeus Todo Backup
Easeus Todo Backup offers both file and folder backup as well as partition and disk backup so you can restore from either a simple file loss or major disaster.
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How do I create a reliable backup with Acronis?
Jack Wallen taps into his experience as a consultant to show you how to create a reliable backup using Acronis.
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Five tips for more reliable Acronis backups
Acronis is a popular data backup and disaster recovery solution -- and handled the right way, it can be a lifesaver. But as Jack Wallen explains, its effectiveness depends on wheth...
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Back up your Android phone with these two apps
Jack Wallen walks you through the process of backing up your Android phone with two free apps: Handy Backup for Android and On The Fly Backup for Android.
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Review: Kleo Bare Metal Backup
Kleo Bare-Metal Backup is a Linux distribution with a powerful backup solution built in. It's all GUI and very simple to use.
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How do I create and use a Windows 7 System Image to recover from a crash?
It is a fact, systems crash eventually. Jack Wallen shows you how to use System Image to recover from catastrophic system crash.