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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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.