VDC Backup - Another Global First (Veeam + vCloud Director)

08-Aug-2019 15:26:47

We are pleased to announce the launch of VDC Backup today. The backup service is a global first and seamlessly integrates Veeam Backup and Recovery Enterprise Plus into VMware's vCloud Director. VDC Backup is fully automated and completely self-service. Here is a general comparison between our existing backup product called ImageArchive and the new VDC Backup. Continued Use of Image Archive You...}

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VMware NSX and vShield Upgrades

06-Jun-2019 09:08:39

There are many new Edge and Firewall advancements at Zettagrid. These advancements will impact all customers at some point, and it is important that you understand the changes. There are 3 phases to our Edge upgrade project: Cease sale of vShield as of 5-Jun-2019 and introduce NSX Advanced Edges as default for new VDCs. Migrate existing NSX VDC management from the Zettagrid MyAccount portal and...}

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Supercharged Update - VMware vCloud Director 9.5

14-May-2019 09:39:55

I am pleased to announce that VMware vCloud Director 9.5 will be available to customers in the next few weeks. This will be a great leap forward in the features available to manage your Virtual Data Centre. In our eyes, it has been far too long since we made an upgrade to the core functionality of Zettagrid. The environment began with vCD 1.0, then 1.5, 5.5, 8.0, 8.2 and now to 9.5. Having a...}

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Project Arkham, Part 1 - Data centres are like Tribbles

04-Feb-2019 13:44:57

Data centres can be a little like tribbles. You start with one, then expand to two, then five, then ten. You expand into new data centres for good reasons but soon they can become overwhelming. Project Arkham is our 2018/2019 Data Centre consolidation project. There are a few outstanding network related items, however, it is now essentially completed. This gives me an opportunity to reflect on...}

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VMware Cloud on AWS - Now Available!

28-Nov-2018 14:41:00

Zettagrid today announced it will provide customers with a managed services offering for VMware Cloud on AWS through their Australian Channel Partners, and has achieved the VMware Cloud on AWS Solution Competency. VMware Cloud on AWS delivers VMware’s software-defined data centre (SDDC) via the AWS Cloud, allowing customers to run applications across operationally consistent VMware vSphere-based...}

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How to back up your VDC simply with Zettagrid

12-Sep-2018 10:30:13

Why we need to backup In a world where all information is stored electronically, it is critical to have duplicate copies of your most important data safely and securely stored in a remote location. The data an entity creates is unique and irreplaceable. If a server should fail, one can replace the hardware and reinstall the operating system and all the relevant applications. However, the data...}

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What does our VDC Datasheet mean?

11-Jun-2018 21:46:53

Zettagrid’s Virtual Data Centre solution is packed full of features. These extensive features are described in our VDC Datasheet. To help you better understand all the benefits you receive when you sign up for our Virtual Data Centre service, below is a list of the features and what each one offers you. General Service Name - Virtual Data Centre (VDC) This speaks for itself. It is the name of the...}

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How do you protect your business with geo-diverse availability zones?

09-May-2018 22:07:15

Downtime can happen at any time: Be prepared IT system downtime can happen at any time and for a variety of reasons ranging from user error to a region-wide natural disaster. Every business operating in today’s online world needs to have preventative measures in place to ensure they can continue to operate while recovering from a downtime incident. The cloud has made enterprise disaster recovery...}

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Experience Zettagrid at no cost

04-Apr-2018 13:11:43

We believe that Zettagrid is Australia’s most advanced self-service VMware cloud hosting platform that’s easy to use, super scalable and highly available. With Zettagrid offering world-leading solutions ranging from business security to application hosting, you get more control with powerful solutions that are tailored to your needs. Did you know we offer a 30-day free trial on our services? Why...}

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Zettagrid - We’re all about automation

27-Mar-2018 08:59:52

An automated IT environment is a mature environment IT sophistication in an organisation progresses through different levels as technology, people and process mature. The end goal of a mature IT operations organisation is managing an environment where platforms are standardised, applications and services are consolidated and rationalised and as many processes are as automated as possible. There...}

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