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StarWind V2V / P2V Converter Version 9 (build 848) – Multi-VM Conversions, Full CLI Support, Hot Migrations, and Cloud Improvements Make This Free Tool a Datacenter Must-Have

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: March 23, 2026

If you’re a datacenter admin or architect still juggling VMware ESXi, Microsoft Hyper-V, Proxmox, oVirt, or even Oracle VirtualBox workloads – or if you’re moving stuff to/from Azure and AWS – you already know how painful VM conversions can be. Manual exports, temporary storage bloat, downtime, and the constant fear of data corruption during format […]

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Veeam Backup & Replication Cybersecurity Improvements – Recon Scanner 3.0 and Malware Scanning in Backups

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: February 26, 2026

Veeam Backup & Replication has long been THE solution for data protection in virtualized environments. I’m covering their technology on my blog since its inception. The blog runs since 2008! Now, with the rise of ransomware and sophisticated cyber threats, Veeam has stepped up its game in cybersecurity. In recent versions, especially from v12 onwards […]

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Diving Deep into Nakivo Backup & Replication: Lesser-Known Features, Multiplatform Flexibility, and Licensing Options for Cost-Effective Data Protection

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: February 25, 2026

I’m blogging about Nakivo’s product since their inception. My first blog post about the product was around 2013! Nakivo Backup & Replication continues to stand out as a robust, reliable solution for safeguarding virtual, physical, cloud, and SaaS environments. I’ve covered Nakivo extensively over the years, from its Proxmox integration and Transporter scalability to free […]

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Shadow Wearables in Enterprise Environments: The Hidden Risks of Connected Devices

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: February 17, 2026

If you’ve been following my blog for a while (It’s up since 2008!), you know I usually dive into virtualization topics like VMware updates, Proxmox, XCP-NG, and other virtualization alternatives, or backup solutions from vendors like Nakivo and Veeam. But today, I want to shift gears a bit and talk about something that’s becoming increasingly […]

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StarWind VTL: Boosting Immutability and Ransomware Protection in Your Own Datacenter

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: January 27, 2026

If you’re an IT admin dealing with the constant threat of ransomware, you know how crucial it is to have a solid backup strategy that goes beyond the basics. Today, I want to dive into StarWind Virtual Tape Library (VTL), a solution that’s all about making your backups immutable and ransomware-proof while keeping everything under […]

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Veeam VBR 13 and Scality Artesca Integration: A Game-Changer for Cyber-Resilient Backups

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: December 17, 2025

With the recent release of Veeam Backup & Replication v13 in November 2025, the backup world has seen some exciting advancements in security, performance, and object storage support. One standout development is the deepened partnership between Veeam and Scality, culminating in the ARTESCA + Veeam Unified Software Appliance. This solution bundles Veeam VBR directly with […]

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Recovering a Corrupted Exchange Database with Stellar Repair for Exchange

By Julian Becker | Last Updated: December 2, 2025

As someone who has managed multiple on-premises Exchange environments over the years, I’ve dealt with my fair share of database corruption issues. Some are minor annoyances; others can disrupt business operations for hours. Recently, I had to handle a corruption incident in a small IT firm running Exchange Server 2016, and that’s when I truly […]

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HPE Morpheus VM Entreprise and Morpheus VM Essentials updates released – v8.0.11

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: November 26, 2025

HPE has released new version of their virtualization stack – Morpheus VM Entreprise and Morpheus VM Essentials. While all the features that are present in the “Essentials” are also in the “Entreprise”, not everything (obviously) can be found in the “Essentials”. That’s the game, right? As you already know as I already reported earlier, that […]

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Veeam Backup and Replication Upgrade on Windows – Yes we can

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: November 23, 2025

Veeam has released their latest Windows version of their flagship software – Veeam Backup and Replication v13, as well as their Veeam Data Platform v13 with VeeamOne and Veeam Orchestrator etc. Users that are on Windows can now upgrade their infrastructure backup software to their latest release. I did the test in the lab, during […]

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Commvault’s Cloud Unity Platform: Revolutionizing Enterprise Resilience in the AI Era

By Vladan SEGET | Last Updated: November 18, 2025

Commvault’s Cloud Unity Platform has been announced recently, which promises to transform how organizations safeguard their digital assets across cloud, on-premises, and hybrid environments. This isn’t just an update, but it’s a comprehensive reimagining of data protection, blending AI-driven intelligence with seamless scalability to deliver what Commvault calls “a new era in enterprise resilience.” At […]

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