Navigating Backup Challenges and Disaster Recovery with Adam Engst

In this episode of Command Control Power, the hosts are joined by Adam Engst from TidBITS Content Network to discuss the evolving landscape of bootable backups, cloud storage solutions, and disaster recovery strategies. They delve into Apple's recent changes affecting bootable backups, the importance of testing backup functionality, and the pros and cons of relying on cloud services like Dropbox and Google Drive for both personal and enterprise use. Various backup methodologies are compared, including local and cloud backups, and the discussion expands to the role of multiple devices and redundancy in ensuring minimal downtime. The conversation highlights the importance of understanding risks and having a comprehensive disaster recovery plan. Engst also shares valuable insights on the challenges of maintaining historical backups and the complexities of migrating email backup services. The episode concludes with a look at the offerings of TidBITS Content Network and how it helps consultants provide valuable content to their clients.

00:00 Introduction and Guest Welcome

00:10 The Evolution of Bootable Backups

01:18 Challenges with Bootable Backups

03:09 Personal Experiences with Bootable Backups

05:59 Apple's Recent Fixes and Ongoing Issues

07:16 Importance of Testing Backups

08:54 Diverse Backup Methods and Strategies

12:44 Cloud-Based Tools and Their Limitations

22:57 Email Backup Solutions

24:37 Backup Services and Recommendations

29:15 Exploring Backup Solutions

29:34 The Wasabi Storage Phenomenon