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Disaster Recovery: Is your backup really ready?
How much fear is behind the tens of thousands of daily searches for backup disaster recovery?
How do you know your backup recovery will work? What will you be able to restore, really? Globally, the search is on for the best backup and disaster recovery solutions for businesses. As it becomes easier to create and share data, the need for backup services increases. Fortunately, new cloud computing technologies allow for endless data sharing and syncing, and these interactions can be protected by replication services.


Security Admin vs. Network Admin – Is a fox in your henhouse?
The Network Administrator’s Dilemma: Balancing Performance and Security
In today’s digital landscape, network administrators face an increasingly complex challenge: maintaining smooth operations while ensuring robust security. It’s a balancing act that becomes more demanding with each passing day.

The Daily Juggling Act
Picture this: You’re a network administrator trying to keep your digital ecosystem running smoothly. Your to-do list includes:
- Deploying critical security patches
- Managing firewall configurations
- Provisioning new servers
- Maintaining antivirus protection
- Handling user access and permissions
- Responding to urgent support tickets
- Setting up new employee accounts
And just when you think you’ve got it all under control, an account lockout or security alert demands your immediate attention. Meanwhile, threat actors are constantly probing your defenses with increasingly sophisticated attacks – from ransomware to social engineering schemes.
The Reality of Modern Network Management
For many organizations, especially small and medium-sized businesses, the challenge isn’t just technical – it’s about resources and time management. When faced with choosing between keeping systems running smoothly and implementing comprehensive security measures, immediate operational needs often take precedence.
Consider these common business technology scenarios:
- Postponing server patches to avoid user disruption
- Rushing through security audits to handle urgent tickets
- Delaying documentation updates in favor of immediate fixes
- Pushing back firewall reviews to handle day-to-day operations
The truth? In most companies, network administration inevitably trumps security administration. Why? Because users (and management) notice when systems don’t work, but security breaches aren’t apparent until it’s too late.
The Fundamental Conflict
Here’s the core issue: Network administration and security administration are inherently different disciplines with competing priorities:
- Network Admins focus on accessibility, performance, and user satisfaction
- Security Admins prioritize protection, compliance, and risk management
While larger enterprises can afford dedicated Chief Security Officers (CSOs) and specialized teams, smaller organizations often struggle to maintain this crucial separation of duties.
Take the Next Step
Ready to transform your IT operations and ensure both network performance and security receive the attention they deserve? EstesGroup can help you develop a comprehensive approach to network and security management:
- Responsibilities: Distinct teams handle network operations and security administration
- Coverage: Both aspects receive the attention they deserve
- Standards: Regular audits, documentation, and compliance checks
- Support: Round-the-clock monitoring and response
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Why I work for EstesGroup Managed Services: The Possible
I saw a great video yesterday by National Geographic entitled “Celebrate”, the gist of it was “don’t dream it, be it”. (No RHPS jokes, please, this is a professional space!) That is, we can live in the complacent world view that’s all around us – and if we’re willing to settle for it, ho hum, it’s off to work we go.
The question is: