Microsoft's Blue Screen of Death Warns Us to Value Data Backup and Recovery

CrowdStrike Global Outage Caused Blue Screen of Death

A worldwide IT outage affected about 8.5 million Windows devices. Last Thursday evening, the Microsoft outage caused by a faulty CrowdStrike software updates has caused the return of a dreaded screen for many Windows users. It is known informally as the “blue screen of death,” or BSOD, which is a critical error screen on Windows PCs that halts all operations and displays an error message. This occurs when the system encounters a severe issue, often leading to an unexpected restart and potential data loss. It’s the first time a figure has been put on the incident and suggests it could be the worst cyber event in history. The worldwide tech disruption has hit so many industries including airlines, banks, businesses, schools, government and some health and emergency services.

Solutions to Fix The IT Outage, BSOD

To fix it, Microsoft and CrowdStrike are working together to provide the newest information and and in-time technical guidance aiming to minimize the negative effect for companies and individual Windows users. Here are the specific methods provided by them. Solution from Microsoft and Solution from CrowdStrike. Besides, AOMEI Backupper can also help you by the snapshot tool in Windows PE to restore your system effectively.

The Importance to Apply Data Protection System

“It’s (the Blue Screen of Death) also a reminder of how important it is for all of us across the tech ecosystem to prioritize operating with safe deployment and disaster recovery using the mechanisms that exist,” said Mr Weston, the vice-president of Microsoft. Thus, investing in robust data safe deployment and disaster recovery strategies is essential for companies and individual users to effectively manage risks, protect its data assets and maintain operational resilience in the face of various threats. AOMEI Technology offers software solutions designed to support that.

AOMEI Backup Your Important Data

To better prevent data loss, we should look one step ahead---build robust backup system. AOMEI Backupper and AOMEI Cyber Backup are two efficient backup software.

AOMEI Backupper, which focuses on system backup and cloning, is user-friendly and full-featured standalone backup software for individual, home and business use. It supports all Windows PC operating systems. With features like system, disk, partition, and file backups, as well as advanced backup options as well as its user-friendly interface, automated scheduling, and flexible customization options, it is an efficient tool for safeguarding data against loss.

Another software, AOMEI Cyber Backup focus on easy server backup, ensuring business continuity. It is a powerful and flexible backup solution tailored for enterprise environments. It offers centralized management, automated and scheduled backups, flexible storage options, fast and granular recovery, and robust security features to protect data of VMware, Hyper-V, Windows PC & Servers and Microsoft SQL databases. It enhances data protection, ensures business continuity, optimizes storage usage, and aids in regulatory compliance, making it an essential tool for safeguarding organizational data.

AOMEI Instant Recover Your Data from Disaster

Data recovery is a critical aspect of data management. AOMEI Backupper and AOMEI Cyber Backup support comprehensive disaster recovery plans, enabling businesses to recover data and resume operations after any unexpected disasters.

• Easy Recovery

Only with one-click, even non-technical personnel can easily handle enterprise data backup and recovery.

• Fast Recovery Speed

We provide much faster speed than other solutions in data recovery to save your time and ensure your business continuity.

• Entire or Granular Recovery

Easily view and manage all backed-up files, enabling you to restore the entirety of your backup or specific needed files.

• Instant Recovery

With instant recovery technology, our solution swiftly restores data within minutes, enabling you to seamlessly take over your system.

• Automatic Takeover

When a server fails, you can automatically take over the business from another server to avoid business interruption.

In a digital age where data is a valuable asset, ensuring data security is fundamental to the well-being of individuals and the stability and progress of society. The Blue Screen of Death is a sigh for us to pay more attention to data backup and recovery.