David Vielmetter

Tag: Backup

  • AppAssure 5 does not adhere to the default retention policy

    I’ve had an issue recently where a new installation of Dell AppAssure 5 did not keep the correct number of snapshots based on a chosen retention policy. The issue after working with a awfully slow tech support over the course of three weeks was to update to a specific newer release of Dell AppAssure Version…

  • Transfer texts and settings from an old iPhone to a new iPhone

    So I finally got to upgrade to the iPhone 4S. All’s great with the new phone, but I’d like my recent call list, texts, and settings from my old phone thank you very much. Here’s how: [the problem] You want to somehow transfer settings, texts, recent call lists, etc. from an old iPhone to a…

  • Paranoid about hard drive crashes? Just clone it!

    Working in the help desk and computer support industry for past 10 years has taught me one important lesson about hard drives – they will fail! Some fail after 6 months, others take longer, but eventually that photo and music collection is going bye bye. Here’s what you can do to protect your stuff without…