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El Niño and Data Loss: How to Protect Servers, RAID Systems, and Backups
El Niño can cause significant changes in rainfall and temperature patterns across different regions of South America. Although the phenomenon does not directly cause data loss, its effects can compromise servers, storage systems, computers, backup systems, and other equipment essential to the operations of businesses and institutions. Heavy rainfall, flooding, thunderstorms, power outages, extreme heat, and wildfires are among the
Degraded RAID: the risk of continuing to use the server
A degraded RAID is a warning sign that should never be ignored. Although the server may still remain powered on and the files may still appear to be accessible, the array’s protection structure has already been compromised. This is precisely the most dangerous point: many environments continue operating normally after a disk failure, creating the false impression that the problem
RAID Rebuild: When a Recovery Attempt Can Destroy Your Data
A RAID rebuild is often seen as a quick solution when a disk fails in a server, storage system, or NAS. In many environments, the first reaction is to replace the faulty disk and start rebuilding the array as quickly as possible. But when made without a technical diagnosis, this decision can turn a recoverable failure into a much more
RAID recovery software: when it can worsen data loss
When a RAID system fails, it is common to look for a quick solution. Many IT managers turn to recovery software in an attempt to restore access to files, reduce downtime, and avoid greater losses. In some cases, these tools can help. The problem is that, in RAID environments, an attempt made without proper diagnosis can turn a recoverable failure
What IT managers get wrong when a RAID fails
When a RAID array fails, the first reaction within the company is usually to try to resolve the problem as quickly as possible. This response is understandable. The server may be down, users may be unable to access essential systems, databases may be unavailable, and the pressure on the IT team increases with every minute. The problem is that, in
🇦🇲 .shutdown ransomware attack paralyzes mining company for two weeks
A company in the mining sector in Armenia faced a ransomware attack that directly compromised its virtualized environment, affecting critical systems based on Hyper-V and VMware. The attack used the .shutdown extension, impacting data essential to the company’s operations. With no available backups and no structured incident response plan, the company was completely paralyzed for approximately two weeks. In a
