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Disaster Recovery in 2017: Why Your "Backups" Will Fail When You Need Them Most

The GitLab incident proved that RAID is not a backup. Learn how to architect a bulletproof DR strategy for the Norwegian market using KVM, automation, and common sense.

When RAID Fails: A Battle-Tested Disaster Recovery Guide for 2017

RAID is not a backup. In this deep dive, we explore RTO/RPO strategies, script automated offsite backups with rsync, and discuss why data sovereignty in Norway matters more than ever before the 2018 GDPR rollout.

Disaster Recovery in 2017: Surviving the `rm -rf` Nightmare on Norwegian Soil

It is not a matter of if, but when. Learn how to architect a bulletproof Disaster Recovery plan using Linux primitives, avoiding the recent GitLab-style meltdown, while keeping your data compliant with Datatilsynet standards.

Surviving the Inevitable: A DevOps Guide to Disaster Recovery in Norway (2017 Edition)

Hope is not a strategy. Learn how to architect robust disaster recovery plans using rsync, Percona XtraBackup, and KVM snapshots, specifically tailored for Norwegian data compliance requirements.

Disaster Recovery in 2017: Why Your "Backups" Will Probably Fail When You Need Them Most

It's March 2017. GitLab just deleted their production DB, and Safe Harbor is dead. If your disaster recovery plan is just a nightly tarball, you are already dead in the water. Here is the battle-hardened guide to survival in the Norwegian hosting landscape.

Disaster Recovery for Norwegian Ops: When `rm -rf /` Happens to You

Hardware fails, and fat fingers destroy databases. In this 2017 guide, we ditch the fluff and build a battle-tested Disaster Recovery plan using MySQL 5.7 replication, lsyncd, and Norwegian data sovereignty principles.

Disaster Recovery for Norwegian Systems: Why `rsync` Is Not a Strategy

It is late 2016. The upcoming EU data regulations loom, and standard backups won't save you from a total site failure. Here is a battle-tested guide to reducing RTO using KVM, BorgBackup, and Norwegian infrastructure.

Disaster Recovery in 2017: Why Your "Backups" Are Not Enough

It is late 2016. The Safe Harbor framework is dead. Ransomware is evolving. Merely copying files is no longer a strategy. Here is how to architect a geo-redundant disaster recovery plan using KVM, ZFS, and Norwegian data sovereignty.

Disaster Recovery in 2016: Why Your "Backups" Won't Save You When the Server Melts

It is November 2016. Ransomware is exploding, and the EU-US Privacy Shield is shaky. Here is a battle-tested Disaster Recovery guide using MySQL 5.7 GTID, BorgBackup, and Norwegian data sovereignty principles.

Surviving the Digital Fjord: Disaster Recovery Strategies for Norwegian Infrastructure in the Post-Safe Harbor Era

With the invalidation of Safe Harbor, relying on US-based backups is a legal minefield. We breakdown a battle-tested Disaster Recovery plan using KVM, MySQL replication, and Norwegian data sovereignty.

Disaster Recovery in a Post-Safe Harbor World: Why Your Norwegian VPS Strategy Needs a Reboot

The invalidation of Safe Harbor changed the game for European data hosting. We dive into practical DR strategies, MySQL GTID replication, and why data sovereignty in Norway is your best insurance policy.

When the Fjord Freezes Over: Disaster Recovery Strategies for Norwegian Infrastructure

It is not a matter of if your server will fail, but when. We dissect practical Disaster Recovery strategies for 2015, from MySQL replication to complying with Datatilsynet, ensuring your data survives the worst.

Disaster Recovery 101: Why RAID is Not a Backup and How to Survive the Inevitable

Hardware fails. Data centers go dark. Is your disaster recovery plan just 'hope'? We explore battle-tested strategies using rsync, Percona XtraBackup, and Norwegian data sovereignty principles to keep your uptime intact.

Automate or Die: Bulletproof Remote Backups with Rsync on CentOS 6

RAID is not a backup. Don't let a typo destroy your database. Learn how to set up automated, incremental offsite backups using rsync and cron, ensuring your data stays safe under Norwegian privacy standards.

The Sysadmin’s Guide to Bulletproof Automated Backups (2012 Edition)

RAID 10 is not a backup strategy. In this guide, we cover scripting rsync, rotating MySQL dumps, and complying with Norwegian data laws (Personopplysningsloven) to ensure your VPS survives the worst.

Sleep Through the Night: The Battle-Hardened Guide to Automated Backups in 2011

Disaster recovery isn't a luxury; it's survival. From rsync scripts to MySQL consistency, learn how to secure your data against hardware failure and human error while navigating Norwegian data laws.

Automated Backups: The Sysadmin’s Guide to Sleeping at Night

RAID is not a backup. In this guide, we explore battle-tested strategies using rsync, cron, and offsite storage to protect your data under Norwegian compliance standards.

Automating the Inevitable: Bulletproof Backup Strategies for Linux Systems (2010 Edition)

RAID is not a backup. Learn how to script automated, off-site backups using rsync and MySQL dumps while adhering to Norwegian data retention laws. A guide for sysadmins who value their sleep.

Sleep Is For The Weak (Unless Your Backup Scripts Work): A SysAdmin's Guide to Data Survival

It's 2010. RAID cards fail. Human error happens. If you are relying on manual tarballs, you are already dead. Here is how to automate your disaster recovery strategy in a Norwegian context.

Sleep Is for the Weak, Backups Are for the Wise: Automating Disaster Recovery in 2010

RAID is not a backup. If you are relying on manual tarballs or local copies, you are one typo away from unemployment. Here is the battle-hardened guide to automated, consistent backups using rsync, cron, and a healthy dose of paranoia.

Cron, Rsync, and Paranoia: Automated Backup Best Practices for Norwegian SysAdmins

RAID is not a backup. In this guide, we script robust, automated off-site backups using rsync and MySQL tools. Protect your data against hardware failure and human error while adhering to Norwegian data compliance standards.

Sleep Soundly: The Sysadmin’s Guide to Automated Backups & Disaster Recovery

Manual backups are a recipe for disaster. Learn how to implement the 3-2-1 rule using rsync, Cron, and MySQL automation on your Linux VPS while adhering to Norwegian data retention standards.

The "RM -RF" Nightmare: Automated Backup Strategies for the Paralyzed Sysadmin

RAID is not a backup. Discover the battle-hardened bash scripts and rsync strategies required to secure your Norwegian infrastructure against data loss in 2010.

Automating Server Backups: A Sysadmin's Survival Guide (2010 Edition)

RAID is not a backup. Learn how to script robust, offsite automated backups using rsync, cron, and mysqldump to protect your infrastructure against hardware failure and human error.

Sleep Soundly: The Paranoid SysAdmin's Guide to Bulletproof Server Backups

RAID is not a backup. If you accidentally drop a database table at 3 AM, mirroring just replicates the error instantly. Here is how to architect a fail-safe backup strategy using rsync, automysqlbackup, and Norwegian remote storage.

Sleep at Night: The Art of Automated Server Backups with Rsync and Cron

Disaster recovery isn't just a buzzword; it's the difference between a minor hiccup and bankruptcy. We break down battle-tested backup strategies for 2010, focusing on shell scripting, database consistency, and Norwegian data compliance.

Automated Server Backups: Survival Scripting for Norwegian Sysadmins

Data loss is an extinction event. We explore 2009-era best practices for automated backups using rsync, cron, and MySQL dumps to keep your infrastructure resilient under Norwegian data laws.

Automated Backups: Why Your RAID-10 Array Won't Save You

RAID provides redundancy, not backup. If you delete a file, RAID deletes it everywhere. Learn how to implement bulletproof, automated offsite backups using rsync and MySQL best practices tailored for Norwegian compliance.

RAID Is Not A Backup: The 2009 Guide to Automated Disaster Recovery in Norway

RAID 10 won't save you from rm -rf. Learn the battle-tested scripts, remote sync strategies, and Norwegian compliance rules (Personopplysningsloven) to keep your data safe.

Automated Backups: Why Manual Tarballs Will Get You Fired

Stop relying on manual 'cp -r' for disaster recovery. Learn the 2009 industry standards for automated backup strategies using rsync, cron, and off-site replication to satisfy Datatilsynet.