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Podcast 085: SolarWinds MSP Backup’s Chris Groot

Chris Groot
Chris Groot

Good evening, channel partners. Welcome to our latest ChannelE2E Podcast. Our guest is Chris Groot, VP of product management at SolarWinds MSP. We discuss the evolving world of backup; the implications of ransomware; and the path forward for MSPs.

Here's the podcast conversation:

Podcast discussion (times are approximate):

  • 0:00 Introductions
  • 1:04 How the backup market for MSPs is evolving -- including ransomware
  • 1:57: A blurring of the security & backup lines
  • 2:32: How can MSPs mitigate ransomware?
  • 3:51: Preparing for the ransomware call -- before it comes.
  • 5:42: How backup fits in the SolarWinds MSP portfolio.
  • 6:34: How MSPs running LogicNow, N-central or third-party RMM can deploy backup.
  • 7:40: Where to find more SolarWinds MSP information
  • 8:50: Conclusion

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