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About Luciano Patrao

I have over 20 years of experience in the IT industry. I have been working with Virtualization for more than 15 years (mainly VMware). I recently obtained certifications, including VCP DCV 2022, VCAP DCV Design 2023, and VCP Cloud 2023. Additionally, I have VCP6.5-DCV, VMware vSAN Specialist, vExpert vSAN, vExpert NSX, vExpert Cloud Provider for the last two years, and vExpert for the last 7 years and a old MCP. My specialties are Virtualization, Storage, and Virtual Backup. I am a Solutions Architect in the area VMware, Cloud and Backup / Storage. I am employed by ITQ, a VMware partner as a Senior Consultant. I am also a blogger and owner of the blog ProVirtualzone.com

Announcing My Latest Book: ‘VMware vSphere Essentials’ – A Complete Guide to vSphere

After a fulfilling journey in the IT and virtualization field, which has presented numerous opportunities to share my knowledge through writing, I have always chosen to wait for the right moment to write a book. That moment has finally arrived. This book reflects my experiences and is a guide to understanding the intricate world of [...]

By | 2024-05-11T14:15:01+02:00 May 11th, 2024|vCenter, VMware Posts, vSphere|0 Comments

Synology C2 Transfer Free Plan: The Future of Secure File Sharing

Synology has recently announced its C2 Transfer service. They have introduced a plan to revolutionize how we share files. This new plan comes with upgrades and notable achievements, ensuring users worldwide enjoy secure, efficient, and easily accessible file-sharing features. Synology's C2 Transfer Free Plan offers a superb opportunity for secure and easy file sharing across [...]

By | 2024-02-12T13:23:33+01:00 February 12th, 2024|Synology|0 Comments

Insights on Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2024

Continuing our series on security reports, we revisit a vital topic that resonates throughout the corporate world: safeguarding data. This time, in this blog post, "Insights on Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2024," we focus on the Veeam Data Protection Trends Report 2024, based on input from 1,200 IT leaders and implementers. These findings build [...]

By | 2024-02-01T17:06:46+01:00 February 1st, 2024|Veeam, VMware Posts|0 Comments

Hornetsecurity: Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape in 2024

The digital world is constantly evolving, and with this evolution comes the rise of new and sophisticated cybersecurity threats. Businesses of all sizes are facing increasing cyberattacks, and it is crucial to stay ahead of the curve to protect sensitive data and infrastructure. In this blog post "Hornetsecurity: Navigating the Evolving Cyber Threat Landscape in [...]

By | 2024-02-01T13:14:07+01:00 February 1st, 2024|Backups Posts, Hornetsecurity|0 Comments

Veeam Data Platform 23H2 A Deep Dive into the Latest Features

This will be my third blog post in the last few days, and finally, I have some time to publish several blog posts I have in draft. In this blog post, Veeam Data Platform 23H2 A Deep Dive into the Latest Features, I will discuss the new Veeam Backup & Replication v12.1 version launched last [...]

By | 2024-01-15T13:48:54+01:00 January 15th, 2024|Backups Posts, Veeam|0 Comments

Vembu BDRSuite v7.0.0 Release is Available Now

In this blog post, Vembu BDRSuite v7.0.0 Release is Available Now, we will discuss how protecting data has become a priority for businesses of all sizes. Recognizing this need, Vembu has taken a step forward by introducing BDRSuite v7.0.0 Release Candidate. This latest version represents a milestone in backup and disaster recovery solutions, providing comprehensive [...]

By | 2024-01-12T22:19:05+01:00 January 12th, 2024|Backups Posts, Vembu|0 Comments

How Runecast uses DORA compliance with VMware

It's been a while since I've had the opportunity to review Runecast, a remarkable tool in the IT industry. In this blog post, we're revisiting Runecast to see how it has evolved and how it continues to play a crucial role in helping organizations, particularly in the finance sector, stay compliant with regulations like DORA [...]

By | 2024-01-11T04:11:00+01:00 January 11th, 2024|Partners, Runecast|0 Comments

VMware Explore: My Session about VMware Cloud Disaster Recovery

Being a part of VMware Explore and presenting my session the past week was a fantastic experience. It was a milestone for me, mainly because it was my first time doing a session independently. I'm really excited to share some insights about my session in this blog post. I am grateful for the opportunity to [...]

By | 2023-11-11T23:43:05+01:00 November 11th, 2023|VCDR, VMware Posts|0 Comments

Unlocking Cybersecurity Success: Your Free Ebook and the Power of Awareness Training

In today's interconnected society, where there is a threat of data breaches and cyberattacks, CEOs and organizations need to understand the importance of Cybersecurity Awareness Training. This blog post, Unlocking Cybersecurity Success: Your Free Ebook and the Power of Awareness Training, aims to shed light on why it's crucial to comprehend and implement training as [...]

By | 2023-11-11T23:44:35+01:00 October 19th, 2023|Cibersecurity, VMware Posts|0 Comments

Veeam Backup: A Shield Against Cuba Ransomware

In this Veeam Backup: A Shield Against Cuba Ransomware, we will discuss Cuba Ransomware in Veeam Backup & Replication. This vulnerability was discovered and fixed back in March, but incredibly today, in August, we still read the news that Cuba Ransomware attacked companies(and governments) using this vulnerability. This means that companies are not following the [...]

By | 2023-12-22T15:56:28+01:00 August 22nd, 2023|Backups Posts, Veeam|0 Comments