Feature Spotlight: JetBackup Speed Test

Unlock Faster Backups with JetBackup 5.3.13’s Speed Test Feature JetBackup 5.3.13 introduces a new feature to supercharge your backup strategy: the speed test. This test allows engineers and developers to identify the fastest backup destinations. The speed test measures the connection speed between your server and remote storage locations, helping to optimize backups and make the best-informed decision of storage providers. How to Use JetBackup’s Speed Test Using JetBackup’s speed test is simple, even in…

The Backup Wake-Up Call: Why Off-Site Backups Are Crucial

Imagine waking up one day to discover your website is not just down but gone. Then you find out it’s not just your site; it seems to be a catastrophic server failure. As you scramble to figure out what’s wrong, you receive the news you never thought you’d hear: the data center housing your servers has gone up in flames. This might sound like a doomsday scenario, but it’s far from fiction. On March 10th,…

JetBackup to attend WordCamp USA 2024

JetBackup is gearing up for an exciting time at WordCamp USA 2024! As we prepare for the highly anticipated release of the next version of our JetBackup Plugin for WordPress, we’re happy to share all the latest updates and connect with the WordPress community. Here’s a sneak peek at what you can expect from us during the event. Meet the JetBackup Team: Jason Nickerson and Anton Bagasao We’re delighted to announce that Jason Nickerson and…

ICYMI: JetBackup Version 5.3.13 Release Notes

We are thrilled to announce the release of JetBackup v5.3.13 which was recently promoted to our Release Candidate (RC) Tier, formerly called BETA tier. This release includes exciting new features such as the download and upload speed test for each destination, an enhanced Integrity Check process, and improved log filtering. Additionally, we’ve extended the deleteAccountSnapshots API to provide users with greater flexibility when removing backups. The release notes summarize the issues addressed in the update….

Don’t Crowd When You Can Strike: The Power to Restore with JetBackup

In today’s digital landscape, data is the center of every business. Keeping your data secure and accessible isn’t just important, it’s essential. We’ve all heard those horror stories about system updates going haywire, causing massive disruptions and data loss. Take the recent Microsoft and CrowdStrike upgrade debacle. What should have been a routine security update ended up wreaking havoc—systems crashed and businesses faced unexpected downtime. It’s a stark reminder: always backup your data before rolling…

JetBackup joins WordPress Five for the Future Initiative

Jetbackup is excited to announce our participation in the WordPress Five for the Future Initiative. Co-founded by Matt Mullenweg, WordPress is the world’s leading CMS (Content Management System) and currently powers over 40% of the leading websites. The software has enabled millions of people to have an online presence and powers enterprise sites like NASA, Rolling Stone, and Taylor Swift.  What is Five for the Future? Five for the Future, a WordPress initiative by Matt…

JetBackup Now Available on the DigitalOcean Marketplace

We are excited to announce that JetBackup is now part of the DigitalOcean Marketplace! This integration makes it easier than ever for DigitalOcean users to leverage our flexible backup solution, ensuring your data is secure and easily manageable. Why JetBackup on DigitalOcean? JetBackup was designed to enhance and streamline web hosting backup processes. Now available on DigitalOcean, it can seamlessly integrate with your droplets running the most popular operating systems, including Ubuntu and Debian.   JetBackup…

Ransomware Protection: How JetBackup Helps Hosting Companies Recover Quickly from Attacks

Understanding Ransomware: Why Hosting Companies Need a Robust Backup Plan Ransomware attacks are a growing threat to businesses and individuals alike. These malicious attacks encrypt data, rendering it inaccessible until a ransom is paid. With the rise of AI and decentralized cryptocurrencies, ransomware attacks have become easier to implement and harder to trace. For hosting companies, the stakes are even higher, as these attacks can affect multiple clients simultaneously, leading to data loss, financial damage,…