Catch part two of Sr. Software Infrastructure Engineer David Winings’ Drive Stats data journey, where he upgrades data collection and shares his ideas about future improvements.
The True Cost of Ransomware
Cybercriminals’ ransom demands continue to rise, but these are just one part of the overall cost of a ransomware attack. Learn more about what’s driving the true cost of ransomware.
AI 101: Do the Dollars Make Sense?
Next up in AI 101: let’s talk about what it costs to build and use an AI.
The SSD Edition: 2023 Drive Stats Mid-Year Review
Read the SSD Edition: 2023 Drive Stats Mid-Year Review and share your thoughts in the comments.
Big Performance Improvements in Rclone 1.64.0, but Should You Upgrade?
Rclone just released v1.64.0, which includes updated multithreading implementation. See the details of the release, and how it works with Backblaze B2.
A Beginner’s Guide to External Hard Drives
Need a refresher on how to use your external hard drive? We’ve got you covered in this guide.
Restore Like Never Before: Introducing Backblaze Computer Backup v9.0
Backblaze version 9.0 features an all-new restore app and gets rid of file upload limits. Read the details here.
Drive Stats Data Deep Dive: The Architecture
When Sr. Infrastructure Software Engineer David Winings was tasked with “cleaning up Drive Stats,” it was more complicated that it sounded. Read part one of his journey, in which he maps the Drive Stats data architecture.
What’s the Diff: NAS vs. SAN
Network attached storage (NAS) and storage area networks (SAN) both provide dedicated storage solutions. Read this post to learn more about their differences and best uses for each.
APIs for Media and Film: What You Need to Know
APIs are the reason different tools and programs can “talk” to each other. Read this article to learn about how they work and why they matter for filmmakers.
Backblaze + Qencode: Video Transcoding Made Simple
Backblaze and Qencode’s expanded partnership delivers powerful media solutions to businesses of all sizes.
SSD 101: How to Upgrade Your Computer With an SSD
Adding or upgrading an SSD is one of the most popular do-it-yourself computer projects. Read this post to learn more about why you would want to add an SSD and how to do it.
Backblaze Product and Pricing Updates
On October 3, 2023, Backblaze is making some updates and upgrades to our products and pricing. Read the full announcement here.
NAS Ransomware Guide: How to Protect Your NAS From Attacks
With the continuing rise of ransomware attacks, it’s important to prepare every part of your tech stack. Let’s talk about some steps you can take to help protect your network attached storage (NAS) from ransomware attacks.
Welcome Chris Opat, Senior Vice President of Cloud Operations
Welcome Chris Opat, Senior Vice President of Cloud Operations at Backblaze.
What’s the Diff: Hot and Cold Data Storage
Hot and cold in data storage describe the availability of the stored data and how often it’s typically accessed. Let’s take a look at the differences between hot and cold storage, the advent of hot cloud storage, and which temperature is right for your data storage strategy.
Seven Reasons Your Backup Strategy Might Be Failing You
The 3-2-1 backup strategy is a great place to start, but there’s debate about whether it’s still sufficient to keep your data protected. Let’s talk about how to improve your backup strategy.
Backblaze Drive Stats for Q2 2023
The full Q2 2023 Drive Stats report is here, and we’ve added some data points and new drives to the analysis.