It’s almost a weekly occurrence where I inevitably receive an email or LinkedIn message from an MSP asking about pricing. And I seem to get this question more frequently whenever we launch a new product. Since launching our newest solution—N‑able MDR—the pricing question has become almost a daily occurrence.

Cove Fortified Copies offer a fresh approach to immutability—protecting servers, workstations, and Microsoft 365 backups, without compromising the ease-of-use Cove is known for. Immutability became a hot topic in the data protection space when ransomware groups started targeting backups to thwart victims’ recovery attempts.

Raindrops on roses and whiskers on kittens, bright copper kettles…OK, OK, OK, for any of you that read My Five Favourite Things to Automate blog know where I’m going with this, so I’ll save you the rest. Instead, let’s get stuck into what brings us here today: Cloud Commander. Prior to its launch I worked with partners previewing the product, and seeing first-hand how it can have a significant impact on anyone responsible for managing Microsoft 365, Azure, and Intune environments.

Have you ever wondered how your favorite online store stays operational 24/7, or how your company seamlessly connects employees across the globe? The secret behind these smoothly running digital experiences often lies with a dedicated group: IT service providers. Today, on National IT Service Provider Day, we celebrate these unsung heroes who keep the wheels of our digital world turning. They tackle a multitude of challenges to ensure businesses operate efficiently and securely.

“What is a subnet mask?” is among the most common questions for aspiring network engineers. Network veterans have all been through it at one stage or another and we all have our tips and tricks for figuring them out. But, that initial understanding is typically a grind involving some combination of cheat sheets, IP to binary converters, books, articles, and online resources.

When you save files or install programs, they are often broken up into smaller pieces and scattered across different hard drive sections. This is known as fragmentation. Over time, as you add and delete more files, the hard drive fragments further, resulting in slower performance.

Virtualization revolutionized computing forever by enabling a more efficient way to utilize hardware resources. It allows a single server to run multiple virtual machines, maximize hardware use, and optimize resource allocations.

In today’s connected era, businesses are increasingly reliant on wireless networks to facilitate daily operations, embracing the flexibility and mobility that wireless technology offers over traditional wired connections. This shift underscores a critical need for robust security measures to safeguard against a myriad of cyber threats and vulnerabilities, with potential risks looming over business data and operational continuity.