Don't Fail Me Now

SIOS Technology Corp.
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A SIOS Podcast on High Availability and Resilience Welcome to Don't Fail Me Now, the SIOS podcast that explores the critical role of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) in keeping today's businesses running—no matter what. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, technologies, and real-world experiences shaping resilient IT infrastructures in a world where downtime is never an option. Join our expert hosts and guests from the SIOS team as they unpack the biggest challenges and opportunities in HA/DR!

Episodes

  1. JAN 19

    SIOS Partnerships (with Harry Aujla & Kelly Burke)

    Harry and Kelly take listeners inside the SIOS partner ecosystem, from cloud alliances with Microsoft, AWS, and Google Cloud to meaningful collaborations with strategic ISVs like Exabeam, Milestone, and Cimcor. They discuss how SIOS onboards and supports new partners, share lessons learned from years of building successful integrations, and highlight where partner-driven innovation is headed next—including opportunities in AI, hybrid cloud, and edge computing. The episode wraps with practical advice and favorite success stories that showcase the real impact of strong partnerships.

    23 min

  2. JAN 12

    Common Customer Misconceptions (with Greg Tucker)

    High availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) are often misunderstood.  Greg Tucker unravels common customer misconceptions about HA/DR—from overestimating what cloud providers guarantee to misjudging the complexity of solutions like SQL Server Always On Availability Groups. Greg shares real examples of avoidable mistakes, explains how SIOS helps customers rethink their HA/DR assumptions, and offers practical advice for IT leaders looking to make informed, resilient infrastructure decisions.

    30 min

  3. JAN 5

    DataKeeper (with Joey D'Antoni)

    SIOS DataKeeper delivers fast, reliable block-level replication for high availability (HA) without relying on shared storage. Joey D’Antoni breaks down the real-world problems DataKeeper solves for businesses modernizing the HA architecture. Joey compares DataKeeper to traditional SAN-based clustering, explores key considerations for cloud deployments, and explains how DataKeeper enables resilient hybrid and multi-cloud architectures. He also shares insights on evolving trends in storage replication and high availability for SQL Server. A must-listen for teams modernizing their HA strategy.

    24 min

  4. 12/29/2025

    ARKs and Their Use Cases (with Cassius Rhue)

    Application Recovery Kits (ARKs) play a critical role in application-aware high availability (HA). Cassius Rhue demystifies ARKs, explaining how this software add-on extends high availability beyond basic infrastructure protection by delivering intelligent, application-aware recovery. Cassius walks through real-world use cases, highlights the industries that benefit most from ARKs, and clears up common misconceptions about how they work. A great listen for anyone looking to better understand the real business value of application-aware HA.

    30 min

  5. 12/22/2025

    Linux and LifeKeeper (with Aaron West)

    Linux high availability (Linux HA) is essential for protecting mission-critical Linux workloads. Aaron West breaks down why Linux remains a leading choice for high availability deployments and how SIOS LifeKeeper delivers reliable, application-aware protection for Linux-based environments. Aaron covers common challenges customers face when building Linux HA clusters, walks through a typical SIOS LifeKeeper deployment and failover scenario, and shares practical guidance for teams exploring Linux HA for the first time. A must-listen for anyone modernizing their mission-critical workloads on Linux.

    37 min

  6. 11/26/2025

    HA/DR and Business Impact (with Margaret Hoagland)

    Margaret Hoagland breaks down the real business impact of downtime and why a strong high availability and disaster recovery strategy is no longer optional. We explore the biggest risks organizations face, a real-world outage with major consequences, and how teams can balance cost and risk when planning for resilience. Margaret also clarifies the difference between HA and DR, highlights emerging disaster recovery trends, and shares the key shifts that will shape the next five years of IT continuity.

    15 min
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A SIOS Podcast on High Availability and Resilience Welcome to Don't Fail Me Now, the SIOS podcast that explores the critical role of high availability (HA) and disaster recovery (DR) in keeping today's businesses running—no matter what. Each episode dives deep into the strategies, technologies, and real-world experiences shaping resilient IT infrastructures in a world where downtime is never an option. Join our expert hosts and guests from the SIOS team as they unpack the biggest challenges and opportunities in HA/DR!

Information

  • Creator
    SIOS Technology Corp.
  • Years Active
    2025 - 2026
  • Episodes
    6
  • Rating
    Clean
  • Copyright
    © SIOS Technology Corp.
  • Show Website
    Don't Fail Me Now