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...
JetBackup Sponsors CloudFest USA 2025: A New Home in Miami
We’re thrilled to announce that JetBackup will be sponsoring CloudFest USA 2025, now relocated from Austin to the vibrant streets of Wynwood, Miami, in the storied Ice Palace Studios. This move signals more than just a change of scenery; it represents a bold reimagining of what CloudFest can be: a festival-meets-conference where creativity and industry collide. Why Miami and Why Now? The decision to shift CloudFest USA from Austin to Miami is as much about...
JetBackup Version 5.3.17 Release Notes
We’re excited to promote JetBackup v5.3.17 to the RC Tier, featuring key enhancements and important bug fixes. This update introduces recommended exclude paths for PrestaShop, Magento, Moodle, and WordPress CMS platforms, improving backup efficiency and reducing unnecessary data. It also adds the ability to view live task logs in real time for better monitoring and troubleshooting. Additionally, we’ve resolved an issue affecting ownership and permission restoration to ensure more reliable recoveries. Please note that “Base”...