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When it comes to selecting a protocol to share files over the network, you commonly come across the SMB and CIFS terms in software interfaces and documentation. Some users think that SMB and CIFS are the same thing, and clearly identifying the difference may be difficult. However, let’s look at why CIFS can’t be used as a synonym for SMB. Learn about the SMB vs CIFS protocols differences and how to use the terms.

Previously, we looked at PowerCLI – what it is, how to install it, and integrating into Windows Powershell ISE. Now, let’s take a look at basic scripting including connecting, PowerCLI commandlets, as well as looping. NAKIVO for VMware vSphere Backup Complete data protection for VMware vSphere VMs and instant recovery options. Secure backup targets onsite, offsite and in the cloud. Anti-ransomware features. DISCOVER SOLUTION.

According to a Verizon report, the majority of data breaches are made possible by compromised credentials, especially on email servers. Social engineering, credential phishing and brute force attacks are some of the methods used by malicious actors to steal credentials. To improve the security of Office logins and help prevent data breaches, Microsoft introduced the modern authentication method.

Amazon S3 is a popular cloud storage that is widely used around the world. You can manage Amazon S3 cloud storage in the web interface by using a web browser. We have explained the alternative methods to manage files stored in S3 buckets in the blog post about mounting Amazon S3 as a drive for cloud file sharing, but in that blog post the emphasis was on the command line interface of operating systems such as Linux, Windows, and macOS.

SharePoint backup and Office 365 backup, in general, are an essential part of an organization’s data protection and security strategy. Microsoft 365 backups can be stored on-premises, but the recommended practice is to follow the 3-2-1 backup rule and store backup copies in the cloud too. With the NAKIVO solution, you can implement this effective backup strategy to protect Microsoft 365 data in SharePoint Online as well as in Exchange Online, Microsoft Teams, and OneDrive for Business.

Unexpected downtime can disrupt your workflows in an instant. Virtual machines (VMs) power critical workloads, and when one fails, every second counts. The time needed for a full VM recovery depends on multiple factors, such as the size of virtual disks, storage performance, network speed and the recovery method.

When you have more than one ESXi host in your environment, you may need to migrate virtual machines from one host to another. The reason can be rational resource usage or insufficient computing resources on one of the hosts. Learn about the methods available to you to migrate virtual machines in VMware vSphere with and without vCenter.

VMware vCenter Server, the centralized management point in vSphere, is used for managing ESXi hosts, clusters, VMs, and other components in your virtualized data center. This blog post addresses the 503 Service Unavailable that you may get in vSphere Client when you try to connect to vCenter. Read to learn about the potential causes of this error and how to fix it. NAKIVO for VMware vSphere Backup Complete data protection for VMware vSphere VMs and instant recovery options.

VMware offers a wide range of products, and understanding their different use cases may be overwhelming. In this blog post, we cover the differences between three commonly used technologies in VMware environments: It’s important to note that any ESXi vs. vSphere vs. vCenter comparison should start with a caveat: these technologies are complementary rather than substitutes for one another. NAKIVO for VMware vSphere Backup Complete data protection for VMware vSphere VMs and instant recovery options.