Cloud Storage

Upload Directly to Azure Blob Storage Archive Tier with PowerShell

Sep 9, 2019 · Cloud Storage Powershell ·
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Last year I wrote about how to upload data to Azure Blob Storage Archive Tier, and included a PowerShell script to do so. It's something I use regularly, as I have hundreds of gigabytes of photos and videos safely (and cheaply!) stored in Azure Blob Storage using Archive Tier.

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Archiving Data with Azure Blob Storage Archive Tier and PowerShell

Jul 12, 2018 · Cloud Storage Powershell ·
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As a former DBA, it should be no surprise that I am a big fan of keeping data safe, and not just corporate data – this extends to my personal data as well. Early on I realized that the cloud was a great way to protect all my photos, videos, and other digital keepsakes that I absolutely could not stand to lose. As cloud …
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Another Case for Offsite Backups

Feb 22, 2011 · Cloud Storage Software ·
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If you've been following my blog, you'll know that I've written quite a few posts about the wonders of cloud backups and why you should be doing them to protect your precious data and memories. This doesn't just apply to personal computer use – businesses should be taking advantage of offsite backups as well. Large …
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Review: Picasa Web Albums

Jul 29, 2010 · Cloud Storage Software ·
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Picasa Web Albums no longer exists, as that offering has been replaced by Google Photos. I'm leaving this post up for posterity and to show what Picasa Web Albums were like, as well as my opinion of them at that time.

This is the fourth post in my series on cloud backup solutions. Previous posts …

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Review: Jungle Disk

Jul 22, 2010 · Cloud Storage Software ·

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Jungle Disk no longer exists, and is now known as Cyber Fortress. I'm leaving this post up for posterity and to show what Jungle Disk was like, as well as my opinion of it at that time.

This is the third post in my series on cloud backup solutions. Previous posts were:

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Hosting Your Images With Amazon S3

Jul 15, 2010 · Cloud Storage Tools Blogging ·

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Images make just about everything more interesting, which is why I do my best to include at least one with each blog post even if for nothing more than comic relief.

I run a few different websites, and a while ago I decided to host the images for all of them in the cloud using Amazon S3 (Simple Storage Service). I've …

Review: MozyHome Remote Backup

Jul 8, 2010 · Cloud Storage Software ·

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MozyHome no longer exists. I'm leaving this post up for posterity and to show what it was like, as well as my opinion of it at that time.

In a previous post, I talked about disaster recovery strategies for the home and promised reviews on the services I use. Today I'll take a look at Mozy.

I've been …

Disaster Recovery Strategies for the Home

Jul 1, 2010 · Cloud Storage ·

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A key function of a DBA is to plan, test, and implement disaster recovery policies for the databases they maintain. DBAs lacking these skills may also find themselves lacking a job if they are unable to recover data when necessary. For all these skills we apply in the workplace, I have still heard via Twitter a few …
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