State of the Word 2025
On December 2nd, we had the opportunity to attend one of the most exclusive events in the WordPress world: State of the Word 2025. Hosted high above San Francisco in the Salesforce Tower, this invite-only event took WordPress’s annual keynote to new heights, both literally and figuratively At JetBackup, we’ve seen our fair share of WordPress events. But this one felt different. Above the Clouds, and Into the Core of WordPress Forget the expo halls and…
JetBackup Version 5.3.19 Release Notes
We’re excited to promote JetBackup v5.3.19 to the ALPHA Tier! This release includes more accurate next-run estimations for hourly schedules, automatic reruns for failed integrity checks, and enhanced API flexibility with new parameters and support for empty arrays. Several restore-related issues have been resolved, including Directory backup file restoration and Plesk service plan creation. We’ve also streamlined the platform by removing deprecated API layers and improving WordPress automated installation reliability. Please note that “Base” features…
Turn Traffic into Trust: A Smart Black Friday Backup Strategy for Hosting Providers
Why Black Friday is the Real Test of Hosting Resilience Black Friday and Cyber Monday bring more than just traffic spikes. These are high-pressure, business-critical days where hosting infrastructure and preparation are pushed to their limits. For online retailers, months of planning converge in a single weekend. Campaigns launch, traffic surges, and expectations are high. If something goes wrong, the consequences are immediate and expensive. Even with the benefits of modern hosting technologies, such as…
JetBackup Version 5.3.18 Release Notes
We’re excited to promote JetBackup v5.3.18 to the ALPHA Tier! This release brings several exciting improvements, including support for Debian 13 and AlmaLinux 10, the ability to rerun failed Integrity Checks, and enhancements to the snapshot cleanup process to make your backups more efficient and reliable. These updates are designed to reduce potential backup errors and streamline backup management. Please note that “Base” features and bug fixes apply to all JetBackup versions. Bug Fixes JetBackup…
Why Every Business Needs Encrypted, Decentralized Off-Site Cloud Backups
When the headlines broke about the fire at South Korea’s National Information Resources Service (NIRS) in Daejeon, the world was reminded of a painful truth: no matter how advanced your infrastructure is, a single point of failure can erase everything. In this case, the government’s cloud storage system, known as G-Drive, was compromised, resulting in the loss of files for hundreds of thousands of civil servants. Because no external backups existed, much of that data…