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Site Manager - Adding a computer and installing an Agent Remotely

Macrium Site Manager enables the central management of endpoints using a Macrium Agent. The Macrium Agent enables a computer to communicate with the Site Manager. To centrally manage backups using the Site Manager, the target computers must have the Macrium Agent installed. Macrium Site Manager can remotely install the Macrium Agent on the target computers....

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How do HDDs work?

The first hard disk, the IBM 350, was introduced in September, 1956 as part of the RAMAC (Random Access Memory Accounting) system. Although the IBM 350 may not look like the hard disk drives (HDDs) we know and still love today, it was the start of the storage media that dominated the computer storage sector. ...

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How has Manchester shaped science and technology?

Manchester, England has a rich history of scientific and technological contributions. It also happens to be where Macrium Software’s head office is located. While we obviously think we’re great in our own right, our place in the rich tapestry of Manchester’s history doesn’t hold a candle to these others....

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What to look for when purchasing an SSD

Choosing an SSD can be difficult. With so many different factors to consider, it can be hard to know whether you are purchasing the right SSD for you. By equipping yourself with the relevant knowledge, you can purchase the right SSD for you....

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Understanding MBR/BIOS and GPT/UEFI

Master Boot Record (MBR) and GUID Partition Table (GPT), are two different ways of storing partition and boot information on a disk. Understanding these partitioning schemes is essential to understanding how information is stored on your storage devices and choosing the correct partitioning scheme for your scenario....

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Log4j vulnerabilities update

Data disasters come in all shapes and sizes, from personal to global. From fires and floods to theft and old fashioned human error, it can feel like they lurk in the shadows waiting to pounce....

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