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The five stages of backup grief–don’t drown your sorrows this St. Patrick’s Day!

Ah, St. Patrick’s Day—the time for good cheer, great company, and maybe a drink (or two). But while you’re raising a glass, IT teams everywhere might also be doing the same—not to celebrate, however, but to forget. Forget the failed backups, the painfully slow recoveries, and the “How could this happen?” conversations with leadership.

If you’ve ever suffered through a slow recovery (or worse, lost critical data), you might recognize these five stages of backup grief. […]

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