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Rick Vanover

@rickatron.bsky.social

RICKATRON. I work at Veeam in the Office of the CTO โ–บ Backup, vSphere, Hyper-V, Windows Server, Azure, AWS + more. Father, Husband. Work in Progress. Based in Central Ohio, USA.

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Get ready for the #VeeamON Global Launch Virtual Event! ๐ŸŽ‰

The latest updates across the portfolio. Top IT & Security leaders. Recovery strategies that work when it matters most.

Join @rickatron.bsky.social and team for this must-watch event: https://bit.ly/3Wtj9x1

28.10.2025 15:50 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Using Synthetic Data? Consider 19 Pros And Cons From Tech Leaders Companies become so good at generating perfect fake customers that they stop talking to real ones. The models work great until they meet actual humans.

Synthetic data can be a game-changer for nondisruptive testing and analytics, explains @rickatron.bsky.social. This approach offers extra assurance that critical data is threat-free, recoverable, and ready to power business analytics. More on @forbes.com >> vee.am/hhL6Hwq

26.08.2025 15:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Coveware by Veeam Reveals Q2 2025 Ransomware Surge: Social Engineering and Data Exfiltration Drive Record Payouts Spike in Targeted Attacks Highlights Critical Role of Data Resilience in Current Ransomware Landscape

Excited to share the latest Coveware by Veeam Q2 2025 Ransomware Report highlighting record ransom payments, surge in social engineering attacks & why data resilience is more critical than ever. Read the key findings and learn how to stay ahead of evolving cyber threats. bit.ly/4oyGQkk #Ransomware

12.08.2025 13:11 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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How to Turn Your Backup Strategy into a Cyber Resilience Plan - DATAVERSITY Organizations are on the path to cyber resilience by developing response playbooks, investing in backup tools, and building awareness.

Backups a key part if a cyber resilience plan? ๐Ÿ’ฏ My PoV here:

www.dataversity.net/how-to-turn-...

11.07.2025 18:14 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Security Field Day 13 - Tech Field Day

Tune in now! ๐Ÿ”ด #Veeamโ€™s @rickatron.bsky.social and Emilee Tellez are presenting now at #XFD13 >> bit.ly/4mBLEUU

@techfieldday.com

28.05.2025 22:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Indeed. Maybe I just need to travel less...

09.05.2025 18:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Unpopular business travel opinion regarding lounge overcrowding. I went in one, did a lap and walked right out as I could not find a seat. Instead, I went to a restaurant at the airport and this is better. Am I wrong?

07.05.2025 22:51 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Oh good, was wondering where the bird is!!! ๐Ÿฆ…๐Ÿฆ…

02.05.2025 14:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Better than Corndogo or some other big miss

28.04.2025 12:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#VeeamON2025 was lit but next week is #RSAC -> Same stories from San Diego, just taking it to San Franciso. Yes I spelled it wrong on purpose San FranCISO :) Catch me if you can.

25.04.2025 14:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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VeeamON 2025 Highlights: Key Announcements & Innovations Explore the top announcements from VeeamON 2025, including new data resilience models, ransomware insights, and exciting partnerships for 2025.

New Rickatron Blog: Recap of VeeamON 2025 announcements and previews: www.veeam.com/blog/veeamon...

24.04.2025 16:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 4    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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VeeamON demos today on the mainstage. Lets go!!

23.04.2025 14:22 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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๐ŸŽฌ Lights, camera, action! Not in San Diego for #VeeamON? No worries! Join @rickatron.bsky.social on an exclusive venue tour.

Get excited ๐ŸŽ‰ and sign up for the online experience to stay in the loop and catch all the highlights >> vee.am/sGbwZwq

21.04.2025 23:04 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Go Cavs!!

21.04.2025 04:41 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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#VeeamON 2025 is on the horizon! ๐Ÿ” What are you most excited for?

@rickatron.bsky.social and Kirsten Stoner shared an exclusive preview during VeeamON Today, powered by Object First, with the fan-favorite Steal-A-Slide segment.

Catch the replay on YouTube: vee.am/MvX1Jwq

18.04.2025 20:05 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Fun stuff in Fun places. AI, the Edge and more. CHEKKITOUT!

14.04.2025 21:08 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
Icons, VBR in Sophos Central, SureBackup and Homelabs | Veeam Community Resource Hub This week Rickatron and โ€‹@Madi.Cristilย switched it up, we recorded before the trip - and yet still found a way to break the rule. Watch this weekโ€™s episode here:ย Featured Contentvia โ€‹@AndrePuliaย via โ€‹...

This week's Veeam recap is up. Hard to pick a favorite, bit I like MFA for veeam dotcom accounts! community.veeam.com/news-56/icon...

12.04.2025 15:53 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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When disaster hits, preparation prevents poor performance : It's going to happen to you one day, so get your ducks in a row

โ€œThere's no such thing as failing a disaster recovery test. You found out ahead of time that the parachute didn't open. That is not failure.โ€ Veeamโ€™s @backupdave.bsky.social & @rickatron.bsky.social explain why proper preparation is critical when disaster strikes. @theregister.com vee.am/c9HKZwq

07.04.2025 15:16 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

can't we just have one normal week

05.04.2025 17:13 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 44    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 5    ๐Ÿ“Œ 1
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๐Ÿšจ You know the drill: @rickatron.bsky.social and Madi Cristil share the latest Veeam Community happenings โ€” Power Automate, Linux Hardened Repository, PowerShell, performance tests, and more โ€” in this weekโ€™s recap. โžก๏ธ Watch now: vee.am/QWuiZwq

04.04.2025 20:27 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 3    ๐Ÿ” 2    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Security Journal UK Security Journal UK - Security Journal UK - Issue 51/April 2025

I had the opportunity to contribute to Security Journal [UK] on why C-Suites need to lead the charge with data resilience in mind. (Translation, Digital Transformation is real, can't do anything without out being resilient) -> Check it out!

digital.securityjournaluk.com/html5/reader...

01.04.2025 21:56 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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World Backup Day a time to reflect on data needs โ€œThink about backup as an outcome, rather than an infrastructure,โ€ Veeam Senior Director of Product Strategy Rick Vanover tells IT Brew.

Did you know today is World Backup Day. As @rickatron.bsky.social says: โ€œThink about backup as an outcome, rather than an infrastructure."
www.itbrew.com/stories/2025...

31.03.2025 14:19 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Love the live mics in the UFL. Did you hear that from Mich @ Mem LOL? @profootballtalk.bsky.social

30.03.2025 18:31 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Data protection, CPU ready, database updates, and more. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธYou know the drillโ€ฆ Itโ€™s time for the weekly Veeam Community recap with @rickatron.bsky.social & Madi Cristil. ๐Ÿ›‹๏ธ Get comfy and watch now >> vee.am/KrNbKwq

21.03.2025 20:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 2    ๐Ÿ” 1    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Congrats, Chris!

20.03.2025 13:02 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Busy time of year for me (VeeamON, analyst matters, etc.) but in April one of my favorite events is up... Atlantic Security Conference in Halifax, NS Canada. This is a very authentic security community. Happy to speak and also be a sponsor for this one! EXCITED! www.atlseccon.com

20.03.2025 12:54 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 1    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

Yo-Yo is the deal this time of year.

17.03.2025 04:01 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 0    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

No, C. I am all metric. Hah, I am in Seattle this week. That is the home forecast at home in Ohio.

17.03.2025 03:37 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0
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Doh! And we get a snow warning a month late here... Check out these ranges...

17.03.2025 03:26 โ€” ๐Ÿ‘ 0    ๐Ÿ” 0    ๐Ÿ’ฌ 1    ๐Ÿ“Œ 0

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