Linus Chang
March 26, 2026
BackupAssist Classic
3 Critical Factors When Choosing a Replacement for Backup Exec
Backup Exec’s phase-out is disruptive, but it’s also a rare chance to escape the “data hostage” situation that they pioneered. Choose wisely, and you can trade yesterday’s backup solution for a modern option built for today’s threats. But choose the wrong replacement, and you risk staying trapped in the same cycle of vendor lock-in and ransomware vulnerability. Here are the three non-negotiable factors to ensure you truly own your data for the long haul.
Linus Chang
March 12, 2026
BackupAssist Classic
16 things that users of Backup Exec can expect when moving to BackupAssist
BackupAssist Classic is particularly well-suited as a Backup Exec replacement for SMBs, especially given Backup Exec’s upcoming end-of-life. Its ransomware-specific protections and simpler deployment model address pain points that many Backup Exec customers have experienced.
Linus Chang
February 22, 2026
BackupAssist Classic
Thanks for Everything, Backup Exec. We’ll Take It From Here.
Backup Exec EOL has been announced. After decades as the industry incumbent for Windows backup, the giant is heading into the sunset.
Linus Chang
January 29, 2026
BackupAssist Classic
Busting the Myths About Immutable Cloud Backups for SMBs
Discover the truth about immutable cloud backups. Learn why immutability is easy to configure, affordable, and essential for ransomware protection – especially for SMBs using BackupAssist with Wasabi or AWS S3.
Wilson Nheu
December 2, 2025
Cyber Resilience
Beware the imitation: they look similar to backups but will leave you stranded
Cloud sync, past versions retention, snapshots and RAID are examples of technologies that “look like” backup, may give you a warm fuzzy feeling, but are simply not dependable in the full range of disaster scenarios. This results in data loss, a complicated and time-consuming recovery, or both.
Linus Chang
November 23, 2025
BackupAssist Classic
Introducing BackupAssist Classic v15: Cyber-Resilience and Business Continuity, Reinvented
Strengthen cyber-resilience and safeguard backups with BackupAssist Classic v15, now featuring cloud immutability for dependable recovery and business continuity.
BackupAssist
November 6, 2025
BackupAssist Classic
Why a Secure Cloud Backup for Windows Server Should Include Cloud Immutability
Protect business continuity with a secure cloud backup for Windows Server using D2C and cloud immutability to keep data secure, tamper-safe, and recoverable.
Wilson Nheu
October 29, 2025
BackupAssist Classic
Does Cloud Immutability Guarantee a Restore Point?
While “Cloud Immutability” is the latest in a long line of buzzwords, does it improve your cyber-resilience? Is it worth the extra costs? And who should consider it?
Linus Chang
September 29, 2025
Cyber Resilience
The Ladder of Cyber-Resilience: finally, here’s an EASY way to understand backup
Cut through the jargon and build a cyber-resilient backup strategy that will guarantee recovery and protect your business data.
Linus Chang
September 28, 2025
BackupAssist Classic
BackupAssist Classic v11: End of Life Announcement
BackupAssist Classic v11 will reach its End of Life (EOL) on November 26, 2025. After this date, we will no longer provide technical support or
BackupAssist
September 24, 2025
BackupAssist Classic
Cloud Immutability and CryptoSafeGuard: A Layered Defense Strategy for Cloud Backup Protection
Strengthen your cloud backup protection with immutability and CryptoSafeGuard to protect your backups against ransomware and ensure reliable recovery.
Wilson Nheu
August 25, 2025
