Kanguru has just published a new whitepaper that explains how to use data cloning to roll out a new Operating System.  Transitioning to a new OS, like Windows 7, can be time-consuming and tie up your IT staff for weeks or months.  Using automated data cloning devices like the Kanguru Hard Drive Duplicator can greatly speed up the process.

This paper (PDF) explains the process of data cloning and the advantages of hardware-based duplicators.  It also has a step-by-step guide to creating a master system image and provisioning multiple computers at once.  Rather than installing a new OS, searching for system drivers and then reinstalling all of the applications, you can create one master disk and simply replicate it.  The time-savings easily cover the cost of the duplicator.

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One of our customers called last week to tell us the story of how the Kanguru Mini-Clone saved the day.  This gentleman runs his own small business and stores very important files on his PC.  Taking no chances, the system is set up with dual hard drives in a RAID 1 configuration.  If one drive fails, the second drive contains an exact copy.  Unfortunately, disaster struck when the motherboard failed and neither drive could be accessed.

The hard drives were quickly removed from the system and popped into the Kanguru Mini-Clone.  The first drive was faulty, but the second one powered right up.  Our customer was able to access and download all of his important files to another system through the USB connection.  (The unit supports both USB and eSATA.)  While he was at it, he used the Mini-Clone to make an exact duplicate of the functional drive and put it in the safe for backup.  The business was able carry on with minimal interruption.

Kanguru Mini-Clone - Hard Drive Duplicator

We thought this was a great illustration of the versatility of the Kanguru Mini-Clone.  In addition to being a hard drive docking station and cloner, the product also has data wiping functions to sanitize old equipment.  It’s a great product for any size business.

Data Backup, Duplication

Due to popular demand, the Kanguru Hard Drive Duplicator now features full support for Solid State Drives.  SSD’s, which are rapidly replacing standard hard drives in laptops and netbooks, can be imaged, resized and sanitized using the HDD Duplicator.

Typical applications include:

• Deploying new laptops with a standard image of Operating System and Applications
• Upgrading an older drive to a new larger drive without partitioning
• Creating a full system back-up to use in the event of a hard drive crash
• Securely wiping all data before re-using or disposing

Adaptors for mini-SATA and micro-SATA connections are available.

Duplication

Kanguru has just released a slim version of the popular QS DVDRW external DVD Burner.  The new Slim QS is compact and draws power from the USB connection - no external power supply!

Kanguru Slim QS DVDRW

Retail price is $59.95.  Available here and here.

Data Backup, Duplication

Kanguru has just released the next generation Duplication product!

The Kanguru Blu-Ray Duplicator is a high-speed, stand-alone duplication system capable of duplicating Blu Ray discs, DVDs and CDs.  A user friendly LCD and high speed SATA drives make it extremely fast and easy to use.  The LCD menu also enables you to perform tasks such as Compare, Copy & Compare, Test, Test & Copy, Mix Audio Tracks, Erase and Auto Copy.

More details and specifications will be available soon at www.kanguru.com.  Contact an authorized Kanguru reseller to order now.

UPDATED:  Product link

Data Backup, Duplication

Kanguru is now offering extended warranty plans on new Hard Drive and DVD Duplication units.  Plans will be 1-Year or 2-Year extensions.  The products have a 1-Year standard warranty, so coverage could be up to 3 years total.  We understand that customers want to protect their investments in IT equipment and that products and companies are judged over a lifetime of use.

Extended warranties are available up to 30 days after the purchase of your Duplicator.  Just contact Kanguru or your favorite reseller.

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From the Daily Mail:  Computer hard drive sold on eBay ‘had details of top secret U.S. missile defence system’

I think that headline pretty much speaks for itself.  I’ll just throw in a plug for the Kanguru Hard Drive Duplicator, which has built-in hard drive wipe functionality.  The HDD Duplicator uses a data wipe algorithm complying with US DOD 5220-22.M Standard.  Simply deleting or re-formating a drive is not always sufficient to make data unrecoverable.

Data Security, Duplication

The popular Kanguru DVD Duplicator received an overhaul this winter, and now features faster speeds and additional functionality.  See full announcement.

Kanguru DVD Duplicators

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In case you missed the press release last month…

Kanguru has updated the KClone product line with the new Kanguru Hard Drive Duplicator SATA.  Read the full story at our website (pdf).

For the security-minded professional (this should be everyone), the Hard Drive Duplicator SATA will sanitize old hard drives with the DoD-approved data wipe algorithm.  The product is also great for rolling out new computers with identical hard drive image, one-touch backup including the OS, and upgrading older hard drives to larger models with no data loss.

Data Backup, Data Security, Duplication