50,000,000,000—that’s the number of files restored from our Computer Backup service! Read on to learn more about how we reached this milestone.
Launching a Zero-Infrastructure Media Business
Today we’re sharing a conversation we had with Backblaze B2 Cloud Storage customer Andrew Knox, who built the industry’s largest independent music licensing marketplace using cloud services.
To Buy, Or Not to Buy? CapEx Versus OpEx is the Question
Our customers often ask us about the budget implications of investing in cloud storage, versus those of an on-premises solution. In short, they’re debating whether to make a capital investment (CapEx) or committing to an operating expense (OpEx). In those post, we provide some answers.
Backblaze Hard Drive Stats for 2019
We look at the hard drive failure rates for the data drive models in operation in our data centers in 2019 (now totaling over 120,000 drives). In addition, we’ll see how the new hard drive models we added during the year did.
Metadata: Your File’s Hidden DNA and You
The files you use every day carry around a slew of hidden data that can be incredibly useful to you… or problematically revealing to others. But if you learn how to work with metadata, it can be very helpful in diagnosing problems with files, organizing or protecting data, and even removing information you don’t want revealed!
Drive Stats Update
Read on for a short update on our Hard Drive Stats reports.
How to Solve 500,000 Problems: Ask the Backblaze Support Team
At Backblaze, we’re exceedingly proud of our on-site, US-based Support team. With a staff of just 14, they quietly solve thousands of problems on a weekly basis, all while keeping things impressively fun. So we wanted to take a moment to offer a little “support” to Support.
Saving Your Uncle’s Data: How To Back Up a Social Media Profile
If you want to leave social media behind without losing memories, or you just want to keep a copy of everything you post, here’s a guide for how to back up your data from Facebook, Instagram, or Twitter.
A Sandbox in the Clouds: Software Testing and Development in Cloud Storage
Cloud-based software development gives businesses the ability to scale up resources when needed without investing in the infrastructure to simulate thousands of users. This article explores the foundations of cloud-based development for leaders interested in using it in their organization.
6 New Year’s Resolutions to Protect Your Data
For 2020, we propose keeping your data in mind when considering any new year’s resolutions. Your data is filled with important memories from years past, treasured pictures, essential documents, and personal projects that you do not want to lose.
2019—A Year in Review
2019 was a great year at Backblaze and we want to thank all of our friends, family, customers, and blog readers (why aren’t you customers yet?) for making it one to remember!
Backing Up the Death Star: How Cloud Storage Explains the Rise of Skywalker
It’s come to our attention that there’s a movie coming out that some of you are excited about. A few of us around the office might be looking forward to it, too, and it just so happens that we have some special insights.
Introducing: Backblaze Mobile 5.0 with B2 Support
We’re updating our iOS and Android apps! Starting today, B2 users will be able to access data stored in B2 Cloud Storage through Backblaze Mobile.
How Backblaze Buys Hard Drives
As the person on staff ultimately responsible for sourcing hard drives for our data centers in California, Arizona, and the Netherlands, Ariel Ellis knows a thing or two about purchasing petabytes-worth of storage.
Wanted: Director of Marketing Operations
We’re looking for someone who loves to go deep on making marketing technology actually work: process oriented campaign execution, implementing and interpreting actionable analytics, and—ultimately—blending all of the above together to understand and improve the customer journey.
Digital Nomad: Amphibious Filmmaker Chris Aguilar
There are remote filming assignments, and then there is what Chris Aguilar does: Load all of his filming equipment into a waterproof case and swim it miles out to sea.
Backblaze Holiday Gift Guide — 2019
Gift giving time is rapidly approaching and we at Backblaze are always interested to see what cool new things we can give our loved ones.
Top 5 Not-So-Obvious Backup & Archive Tips for Creative Agencies
If you’re tasked with making sure a team’s content is protected every day, as well as guaranteeing that it’s organized and saved for the future, we have some tips to make your job easier.