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High-Performance Computing (HPC) Explained High-Performance Computing represents a fundamental shift in how organizations process complex computational workloads. Unlike traditional computing systems that handle everyday tasks, HPC harnesses the collective power of multiple processors working in parallel to solve problems that would be impossible or impractically slow on standard hardware. This section explores what makes HPC…
Why Is Ransomware a Critical Threat in Modern Cybersecurity? Ransomware attacks have been causing major disruptions on numerous organizations for more than a decade now, leading to the loss of critical and sensitive data, among other unfortunate consequences, such as huge amounts of money being paid to criminal organizations. Nearly all major industries are regularly…
What is High Performance Computing Security and Why Does It Matter? High Performance Computing (HPC) is a critical infrastructure backbone for scientific discovery, artificial intelligence advancement, and national economic competitiveness. As these systems process increasingly sensitive research data and support mission-critical computational workloads, traditional enterprise security approaches fall short of addressing the unique challenges inherent…
We’re proud to announce that Bacula Enterprise has been recognized as a Champion in the 2025 Emotional Footprint Report for Data Replication, published by Info-Tech Research Group’s SoftwareReviews. This award is based entirely on real user feedback, which makes it especially meaningful. It reflects not just the performance of our technology, but also the…
The conversation around backups has changed dramatically in recent years. Five years ago, backups were discussed as a separate IT function. Today? It’s a prime attack target, and if you’re not treating it as part of your core security strategy – you’re asking for trouble. The numbers don’t lie. When Verizon released their latest breach…
What is Proxmox? Proxmox Virtual Environment (VE) is a comprehensive open-source virtualization management platform that combines multiple virtualization technologies under a single, unified interface. Built on Debian Linux, Proxmox offers organizations a cost-effective alternative to proprietary virtualization solutions while maintaining enterprise-grade functionality. The platform’s strength lies in its ability to manage both virtual machines and…
The SC25 conference (officially known under the name of International Conference for High Performance Computing, Networking, Storage, and Analysis) is taking place from November 16 to 21, 2025, in St. Louis, Missouri. It is a special event that operates as a global hub for professionals of the supercomputing community, such as researchers, scientists, educators, engineers,…
What is OpenStack and How Does It Work? OpenStack is one of the most comprehensive open-source cloud computing platforms available, created to help organizations manage private or cloud public infrastructures at scale. Originally developed by NASA and Rackspace in 2010, OpenStack has quickly evolved into a robust ecosystem capable of powering some of the world’s…
Introduction Enterprise data backup is a comprehensive combination of procedures, policies, and technologies designed to preserve and protect business-critical information in large and complex organizational infrastructures. An enterprise-grade backup solution is the backup software itself, as well as network connections with high bandwidth, immutable storage of various types, internal knowledge bases, employee training programs, and…
What is a Solaris Backup and Why is it Important? Solaris backup is the process of creating copies of information, system configurations, and application states in Oracle’s Solaris operating system environment. Backups are critical to secure information against data loss, system failures, and security breaches. Backups also contribute positively to business continuity efforts for enterprise…
How Does Commvault Handle Data Encryption? Commvault uses AES-256 and AES-128 encryption across backup, archive, and cloud storage tasks, offering enterprise-grade cryptographic protection for data throughout its lifecycle. Commvault’s backup encryption capabilities operate on multiple levels, protecting information both at rest in storage depositories and in transit between components. AES Encryption Standards in Commvault Commvault…
At Bacula Systems, we believe that real feedback from IT professionals is the most powerful way to guide others toward reliable and efficient backup solutions. That’s why we’re inviting Bacula Enterprise users to share their experiences through a short online review — and receive a reward of up to $25 for doing so. This initiative…
