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Using Hyper-V on Window 10

There are times when it becomes necessary for you run more than one operating system on your computer. This might be as a result of a particular testing that ought to be carried out on another operating system than Windows – it could be Linux or any other. In such instances, it will be required of you to run multiple OS on your system – this is where hyper-v comes to the rescue. Hyper-v helps you create a virtual machine on your present Windows 10 operating system. This saves you the stress and hardware resources of having to partition your hardware and physical install the other OS on the second partition. With this technology you enjoy the flavors of two operating systems within one installation – terrific! So, this is all about virtualization, different system software running on a virtual machine. This is not housed on the physical hardware, but rather housed on a virtual hardware. An important question crops up which needs to be answered urgently. Why do I have to use hyper-

Latest Trends in Backup Software This Year

Technological advancement is happening even faster than expected, it is as if the world is struggling to keep up with its dynamic pace. As a result we are constantly evaluating latest trends in different areas of information and communication technology so as to always catch up with the next move, and not be left behind with the trashed-out and archaic. So, where is the tech world heading in the area of backup software this year? We want to know, so as to get set and zoom towards the trending and most relevant IT practices for better productivity. Fast Movement towards Cloud Backup On your mark, get set, let’s go there – off to the cloud we go! That is where it is happening this year in backup software. The advantages of cloud storage technology are continuously pulling more users towards the usage of the cloud for backups . For organizations, this saves them the cost of always acquiring more disk space year after year as their data increases. Plus the added advantage of better

How to Perform Data Recovery on a Broken Hard Disk

Hard drive failure seems like the end of the world situation, especially if there was no backup available. Do not allow this to scar you out, because all hope is not lost. You should know that the data on your hard drive can be retrieved through accurate data recovery processes that we will explain in this discussion. Before we continue, let us see evaluate some danger signs that shows that the hard disk is faulty. This is necessary to know so that we can be better prepared for the event if it happens again in future. How to know that the Hard Disk is Faulty ·          When the hard disk starts making noises then you know that it is faulty. These sounds are a sign that the motor of your drive is bad or that another part is seriously broken. In most cases, the disk has already gone beyond fixing. What you can do now is to quickly back it up if you have not previously done so. ·          If you start experiencing slow processing within your computer system, it is a sign

Features of Backup Software

Backup software are computer software options to rescue organizations from the unfortunate events of data loss. This provides an alternative route to escape from the great dangers of losing at once, years of organizational data. With backup software , an exact copy of all business data is created and stored in secure location to prevent its loss. This is the complete copy that contains information of business deals, employee, client, sales and purchases, and a copy of the whole information on the database. Without good backup software it will be impossible to store such large amount of data manually. This could have been done back in those days when manual systems and operations prevailed. But, with the vast increase in technology, everything is needed by everyone at jet speed pace, creating a serious need for automated processes. A backup application is one of such automated procedures that make work easier and more effective. There are some important features that should b

An Introduction to Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud Hosting

Microsoft hyper-v cloud hosting makes it possible for more than one cloud servers to be installed on one physical server hardware location. So with this technology, one server location can conveniently house different virtual servers with different operating systems installed. This is what makes dedicated server hosting available. With hyper-v, for every new virtual server created, there are more system resources allocated, such as storage facilities, memory, and CPU. They are virtual dedicated cloud servers that can stand alone operating apart from other virtual dedicated cloud servers created within the same physical server location. Before going ahead to use this, you should consider the following: Important Facts about Microsoft Hyper-V Cloud Hosting ·          Security is guaranteed within this environment because core system functionalities are hidden from the outer layer. With the use of Windows Active Directory, server administrators are able to manage and provi

4 Things to Ask Before Getting Backup Software

With backup software organizations are saved from serious dangers of data loss, and unfortunate events this can cause. This concept guarantees a secured path of freedom from the horrors of having to loose years of organizational data. With backup software, an exact copy of all business data is created and stored in secure location to prevent its loss. This is the comprehensive duplicate that has the data of commercial contracts, staff, customers, trades and procurements, and a duplicate of the entire data on the database. If you do not have decent backup software it will be difficult to keep such enormous volume of information manually. You could stressfully go through this back in the far past when there were no automation in progress. But these days, no one wants to be patient anymore, everybody wants everything really very fast. So, we all need our backup done very fast as well. You need to ask yourself these 4 questions and clearly answer them before getting backup soft

4 Fatal Misconceptions about Backup

Some people are not really cautious to make a backup of their data when it is required. Some don't do it on account of apathy or lingering while others disregard out of sheer carelessness. You should take it serious now when everything is perfectly working, if not you may need to experience so much trouble to recover valuable information from a broken drive. Alright! So, how about we continue to discover 4 fatal misconceptions you might have about data backup. You should know that a quality backup guarantees a quality recovery if any data loss problem occurs. As we plan to wade-off dangers. We should know the 4 fatal misconceptions about backup we need to avoid: 1. Avoid Performing Partial Updates Do not for any reason perform a partial update thinking that some data stored in some folders are not necessary. As an organization all information on the system is very important and should be fully accounted for. No matter how large the data to be backed-up is, it should a

Using System Restore to Solve Windows 10 Problems

Most Windows 10 problems can be easily solved by the operating system. There may not be a need to put in any effort towards resolving these system disabling issues, as the operating system bounces back to normal operation on its own. However, there some instances when you will have to do something to bring the system out of a hanging, disabling state. In such times, system restore comes in handy. In this article we will quickly go over the steps to carry out a system restore on windows 10 . Windows 10 System Restore Process When something goes wrong on your computer, with the help of system restore you are able to go back to a previous working point with all documents remaining intact. A restore point is always periodically created by the operating system whenever new software is installed or an update is made to windows. These points are helpful in the restore procedure; it makes the process easy, and because you would not always remember to create restore points your

Things You Should Avoid While Creating Backups

Most of us are not careful enough to create a backup of our system when it is required. Some don’t do it because of laziness or procrastination while others ignore out of sheer negligence. You should take it very serious now when all things are smoothly functioning, if not you might have to go through so many tedious hassles to recover useful data from a broken drive. Ok! With that said, let’s proceed to find out things you should avoid in the process of backup. This is because a good backup determines a good recovery in times of trouble. While preparing for the rainy day, it is important to prepare properly. Now, a quick look at what you should avoid: Partial Backup A partial backup is when you decide to only create copies of some files and leave the others. For instance, you might decide to copy and save all the core work files you work with and maybe leave the files on the desktop and documents folder. You might discover later that there were some necessary files within thes

Is System Restore Similar to Backup

System restore can be directly added to your operating system or it could be purchased as a third party software. The former seems to be the case most times rather than the latter. When installing a new application on a server, there are options available to set restore points that you can revert to whenever something goes wrong. If you compare these systems restores with backup you will be surprised what the analysis will produce. Striking Difference To analyze the differences between these two concepts, we will evaluate the meaning of each process. A backup is creating copies of your files and storing them outside the system to prevent data loss. While system restore deals with the automatic setting of restore points that the operating system will return to if any fatal error occurs. So, within the backup procedure, files are saved to be restored, while the system restore saves system points to restore the operating system to in the event of an error. This means that one of t

Important Facts about Computer Backup

Fast technological advancements calls for more regular backup of all data on our computer systems. Because with technological advancement comes some ills like malicious software that seeks to corrupt and destroy our files. It will be a safe practice to keep a backup copy of your system files such as important data files, pictures, movies and other useful information. This will prevent data loss as a result of a sudden system crash , virus attack and any other unexpected event. Ensure you have several copies of your backup in different locations to prevent loss. Before proceeding, it is vital to explain what computer backup means. Definition of Computer Backup Computer backup refers to the process of creating exact copies of all the files within your system and saving them in different locations. So, an efficient backup of your system will be to create at least two copies of all data present on the system. It does not just end there, you will have to keep this copies saved in two

Implementations of the BlockChain Technology

Blockchain technology ensures transparency in all business activities, be it financial or otherwise. It safeguards the entire business transaction from the point a service is requested for, to the time it is rendered, up till the final payment is made. Activities within the blockchain are not just added to the chain, each one is checked accurately at the network nodes before it is added. This ensures consistency, transparency, integrity and security of all data in the network. Because all information stored on this network is decentralized, business activities and data involved cannot be monopolized by one force. The Blockchain technology instills the equal interplay of all the forces in the business market, relationship or deal. Because blockchain is democratic, self-regulatory, secure and decentralized from inception, it has been implemented in diverse ways to ensure better business performance. Here are some of the popular implementations below: Smart Contracts This

Data Recovery Techniques

Technology has simplified a lot of tedious tasks and processes making life very easy. These are automated processes as compared to most manual processes of the past. Data which represents information being transmitted from one point to another can be stored on a drive. This could be a small memory stick or a large computer disk. With the storage of data comes the concept of data recovery. Because data can be lost, then data recovery is imperative. Let us look at some simple but effective data recovery techniques. You Need a Recovery Plan Without a plan, failure is inevitable. Data recovery should be handled with care so that the data involved will not be permanently lost. So, start by installing good recovery software that will help you through the process. This is a crucial and most important plan to begin with. Technique of Recovering Deleted Files You should definitely know that all the files you delete from your computer system are kept in the recycle bin and ca

Data Recovery Software

The worst thing that can happen to your computer or device is to loose important data. This is so discouraging and unpleasant. Before evaluating data recovery software, I would want to establish an understanding of what causes data loss so that it can be prevented as much as possible. The causes of data loss are as follows: ·          When you delete useful files unknowingly while trying to delete other files maybe. ·          Your hard drive and files can be infected by viruses that end up corrupting them. Sometimes it becomes impossible to open these files. There are some viruses that actually delete files from the system. ·          Files are lost when the system suddenly crashes. This will cause great loses if there was no back-up available. Data Recovery Software to the Rescue! It does not matter what has happened to your precious most delicate data. It does not matter even if your system crashed leaving you without an option. Data recovery software comes to your res