This review looks at the Q3 2020 and lifetime hard drive failure rates of the data drive models currently in operation in our data centers. We also share a handful of insights and observations along the way.
Year: 2020
Not So Suite: Dealing With Google’s New 2TB Caps
If you or your team has been using G Suite to store your data, you may be looking for an unlimited data storage option. Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage provides unlimited data storage at only $5/TB per month.
Enhanced Ransomware Protection: Announcing Data Immutability With Backblaze B2 and Veeam
Backblaze B2 now supports immutability for Veeam backups, enabled by Object Lock. Read on to learn how this offers powerful ransomware protection.
How iconik Built a Multi-Cloud SaaS Solution
Read this post in our developer spotlight series to learn how iconik built their cloud-based content management and collaboration solution.
Oslo by Streamlabs, Collaboration for Creatives
Read this post to learn how Streamlabs created Oslo, their new video review and collaboration tool, using Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage as their cloud storage vendor.
Wishful Thinking: Extended Version History in Real Life
Extended Version History is now available for Backblaze Personal Backup, but don’t you wish it also existed in real life? Here are the top 10 things we wish could also have retain/restore capabilities.
Simplifying Complex: A Multi-Cloud Approach to Scaling Production
How do you grow a production team’s storage workflow from a single magazine to a multichannel media powerhouse? This post gleans some tips from our recent deep dive into Verizon’s Complex Networks.
The Path to the S3 Compatible API: The Authentication Challenge
In this post, we share how we approached the challenge of authentication in our development of Backblaze S3 Compatible APIs.
Free Cloud Storage: What’s the Catch?
Read this post to learn about three key factors to consider when choosing a cloud storage service, and why startup offers are worth thinking twice about.
Cloud Storage Vs. Backup: B2, Backup, or Both?
If you’ve been backing up large files on your computer that are taking up too much space, you may want to consider archiving those files in the cloud. Read this post to learn more.
Increasing Thread Count: Useful in Sheets and Cloud Storage Speed
Read this post to learn more about increasing the speed of your uploads to Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage.
Amazon Drive and Third Parties—Derailed
If you ever used Amazon Drive for storing files or photos, it’s a good time to think about how to transition your content to a new platform.
The “Aha Moment”: From Podcast Interview to Cloud Storage Win
Motion, a B2B content marketing agency, were frustrated with their cloud storage provider. Read this post to learn about how one surprising conversation solved their challenges.
Backblaze Computer Backup Release 7.0.2
Release 7.0.2 offers improvements to our Safety Freeze feature, and some enhancements to the Mac and Windows applications. Read on for more information.
Backblaze Hard Drive Stats Q2 2020
This review looks at the Q2 2020 and lifetime hard drive failure rates of the data drive models currently in operation in our data centers. We also share a handful of insights and observations along the way.
What Is an API?
What is an API? In this post, we break down the components of an API and how it’s used.
Floods, Viruses, and Volcanoes: Managing Supply Chain in Uncertain Times
In this post, we’re sharing an interview with our Senior Director of Supply Chain, Ariel Ellis, about how the global pandemic has challenged hard drive acquisition and how we’ve adjusted our supply chain strategies.
How to Leave AWS: Backblaze S3 Compatible APIs & Free Cloud to Cloud Migration
Backblaze S3 Compatible APIs are in general availability. Migrate your data from S3 to Backblaze and we’ll pay for the transfer.