The first of the year was the day I found out just how annoying an experience like losing your power can be. It can change your business from online, to offline, or at the very least in crisis mode in seconds. We are all used to short fluctuations from time to time, but complete outages make you realize how dependent we are on electricity.
We had a complete power outage at the first of the year. Our battery back up (UPS) did its job,keeping the phones and servers running for about an hour or so. However the outage continued. We looked to So. California Edison to provide us with an estimate to restore power. At first it was about 2 hours. Then it was extended another two hours, then to our closing time, then to midnight. Finally they estimated that they would restore power by the middle of the night. As it was, the power finally came back on at about 2:00am.
We did not know how long we would be affected, but we knew that we were going to be ready for business the next day. Our generator that we had in storage would not start. The carburetor was frozen, the gas not getting to the engine. So we purchased another. We ran a few extension cords to the needed sources of energy. All powered up just the way that we had planned.
It emphasizes the need for back up plans. As the owner of Micro Technologies, I recommend a good battery back up, nothing lower than an American Power Conversion BR1500G. You may need several, and some of them with a higher wattage rating. Not only for the data, but the phones, the servers, and anything else that has a plug.
But a good UPS does fail after some time (depending on the size of your UPS), so you need a good plan B. For example when the battery back up can no longer power your server, you will need an alternate source of energy, like a power generator.
In order to avert another disaster, you should have your data backed up. The power comes back sometimes with a surge, so you will want to have it plugged into a surge protector. All of us have lost a good TV, refrigerator or other appliance this way. Do not let your data go down. The potential is there for another unanticipated problem.
One our partners at Xilocore Corporation can help you run your data from a virtual server in the event of a complete power failure. It is Cloud backup technology that allows you to run your server from a remote location. You can log in from a Starbucks for example, getting to your precious data.
So we have discussed three potential problem areas. No power, data loss, and gaining access to your data after complete power failure or disaster. We would be happy to discuss with you a plan, not only protect your data, but also keep you powered, or your data online “when the lights go out”.
January 24, 2012
May 3, 2010
Getting To Know.. LTO 5
Why LTO-5 is Great to Consider for Business
There is understandably a lot of concern about what backup solutions are the most effective for business, and there are many options to choose from. To those that want to run a business and keep IT costs down, choosing the right backup solution can mean money in the pocket now and money not getting burned up or washed away later.
With massive growth in data storage happening, the need grows with it for backup solutions that can give the most storage, with the least output of cash. Disk to Disk to Disk seems to be the go to solution that is getting the most talk, but is it what you want for your company?
There was an interesting article from Reuters that considers the overall cost of implementing various solutions - http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS138399+28-May-2008+BW20080528
With cost being one of the first things considered, the fact that disk to disk to tape seems to offer short and long term cost savings was important. That alone could be a deal maker or breaker for small companies. If data needs are going off the charts, wouldn't it be nice to reduce those costs?
Thinking about the purpose of Data Backup, long term archival through tape also offers some distinct advantages, one being the fact that tape doesn't get corrupted like disks can, and if you have a slow internet connection, who really has the time to wait for your backup to get recovered from offsite disk or a cloud backup environment?
The makers of tape backup solutions have been working tirelessly to remind the world that tape has a valuable role in the modern IT climate, with Quantum as a company that is taking the lead with the introduction of LTO-5 with 3 TB of storage per cartridge, (assuming 2:1 compression). Now is the time that businesses can show that they really do have their finger on the pulse of what is going on in terms of smart IT management, why not consider adding an LTO-5 device to your backup strategy?
There is understandably a lot of concern about what backup solutions are the most effective for business, and there are many options to choose from. To those that want to run a business and keep IT costs down, choosing the right backup solution can mean money in the pocket now and money not getting burned up or washed away later.
With massive growth in data storage happening, the need grows with it for backup solutions that can give the most storage, with the least output of cash. Disk to Disk to Disk seems to be the go to solution that is getting the most talk, but is it what you want for your company?
There was an interesting article from Reuters that considers the overall cost of implementing various solutions - http://www.reuters.com/article/idUS138399+28-May-2008+BW20080528
With cost being one of the first things considered, the fact that disk to disk to tape seems to offer short and long term cost savings was important. That alone could be a deal maker or breaker for small companies. If data needs are going off the charts, wouldn't it be nice to reduce those costs?
Thinking about the purpose of Data Backup, long term archival through tape also offers some distinct advantages, one being the fact that tape doesn't get corrupted like disks can, and if you have a slow internet connection, who really has the time to wait for your backup to get recovered from offsite disk or a cloud backup environment?
The makers of tape backup solutions have been working tirelessly to remind the world that tape has a valuable role in the modern IT climate, with Quantum as a company that is taking the lead with the introduction of LTO-5 with 3 TB of storage per cartridge, (assuming 2:1 compression). Now is the time that businesses can show that they really do have their finger on the pulse of what is going on in terms of smart IT management, why not consider adding an LTO-5 device to your backup strategy?
Take a look at Micro Technologies Tape Backup Solutions and find out if their LTO-5 products are right for you..
March 5, 2010
New LTO-5 Data Backup Solution
Introducing the New LTO-5 Tape Data Backup
Quantum's updated Backup Solution, the LTO-5 is fresh on the market and ready for integration into modern backup plans. With its 1.5 TB native capacity and better energy efficiency, it is ready to replace its predecessor the LTO-4.
Backward compatible with the LTO-4 and LTO-3 the LTO-5 comes ready for quick upstart from install to backup in a short amount of time with it's Quickstart software. The LTO-5 will have a lower cost of ownership than the previous LTOs on the market, plus great security features like that of AES 256-bit native encryption, WORM capability and the new partitioning feature.
With the assurances of secure archived Tape backups, and the updated features of the LTO-5, Quantum is set to provide a capable financial solution to your businesses perpetually growing data storage needs.
Quantum's updated Backup Solution, the LTO-5 is fresh on the market and ready for integration into modern backup plans. With its 1.5 TB native capacity and better energy efficiency, it is ready to replace its predecessor the LTO-4.
Backward compatible with the LTO-4 and LTO-3 the LTO-5 comes ready for quick upstart from install to backup in a short amount of time with it's Quickstart software. The LTO-5 will have a lower cost of ownership than the previous LTOs on the market, plus great security features like that of AES 256-bit native encryption, WORM capability and the new partitioning feature.
With the assurances of secure archived Tape backups, and the updated features of the LTO-5, Quantum is set to provide a capable financial solution to your businesses perpetually growing data storage needs.
So in short :
- Double capacity of its predecessor
- High speeds of 140 MB a second
- Great value in terms of total cost of ownership
- Solid security protection and encryption
- Backward compatability with its predecessors the LTO-4 and LTO-3
November 6, 2009
Your data, professionally managed by one small NAS
What is NAS? How can it help Me?
LG Electronics introduces the N4B1 NAS. NAS or Network Attached Storage is storage attached to a network rather than a PC. The N4B1 from LG is a comprehensive storage solution, designed for easier and more efficient data management. Some of the features of the N4B1 to store and protect your data are:
- Advanced data mangement - File sharing and version management
- 4 Hard Drive bays
- Built-in Blu-ray drive
- Remote Access Features
- Windows, Mac, and Linux Support
- 3 additional USB ports
- RAID 5, 1, 0, and 1+0 (10) available
- Easy to use Web Interface
The LG N4B1 is the world's first NAS with a built-in Blu-ray rewriter. The Blu-ray drive makes it possible to burn up to 50GB of data per disc on to removable media, allowing you to either back-up current data for off-site storage, or archive and reuse storage space.LG NAS is optimized for Small Businesses and Home users who manage large amounts of data such as Professional Photographers, Graphic Designers and Architects.
Contact Micro Technologies for more information.
October 30, 2009
Micro Technologies Company History
Micro Technologies began operations in 1997 in Ventura, California. Ventura is a small seaside city located about 75 miles North of Los Angeles. Paul King, the founder of the company, having worked in the service industry for magneto optical drives, tape drives, reel-to-reel motors, etc. saw the need for a company that focused on providing quality replacement drives for clients whose drives were unrepairable.
Beginning with just a few models in 1997, after 12 years, we stock thousands of drives including MO, UDO, DAT, DLT, AIT, LTO, DVD, and more. We have also have built an excellent reputation for quality and customer service, now offering sales, service, rentals and exchanges of all types of data storage equipment.
While technology has changed considerably over the last 12 years, Micro Technologies has continued to support many end-of-life technologies, as well as feature products on the cutting edge of technology. We now offer RAID, NAS, Hard Disk, Memory, LCD's, Laptops, Recordable Media, Toner and all types of computer equipment.
Beginning with just a few models in 1997, after 12 years, we stock thousands of drives including MO, UDO, DAT, DLT, AIT, LTO, DVD, and more. We have also have built an excellent reputation for quality and customer service, now offering sales, service, rentals and exchanges of all types of data storage equipment.
While technology has changed considerably over the last 12 years, Micro Technologies has continued to support many end-of-life technologies, as well as feature products on the cutting edge of technology. We now offer RAID, NAS, Hard Disk, Memory, LCD's, Laptops, Recordable Media, Toner and all types of computer equipment.
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