Off Site Data Backup Saves Business

About 1 out of 4 computers have had a hard drive corruption that destroys hundreds and thousands of hours of work and hundreds of personal memories due to natural forces of nature-floods and fires, or evil forces of humanity-hackers and viruses. In addition, industry analysts report that up to 50% of businesses who undergo a widespread loss of data cannot survive and go out of business. There are many ways to backup your data, but they are not all equally safe.

You might be backing up your files to a DVD or a CD, but these disks do not offer the security you might think they do. You might verify that the files did copy just fine to the disks, but for various technical reasons, when you really do need to get the data back, the disk might be scratched or otherwise corrupted and the files cannot be recovered. And if you are like me and don’t have the self-discipline to manually back up your data onto disk, then weeks and months of work will be at risk. Also, if your backed up files on CD or DVD are stolen, the thief will easily recover all of your data because they are probably not going to be encrypted.

Many people are also backing up their data onto a second hard drive or tape storage, either internal or external. Recovery of data is easy with these solutions if the hard drive or tape storage is not damaged or corrupted by the same lightning, flood or fire in which the original drive was damaged. And theft is an option as well. In addition, research shows that tape backup fails to recover data as much as 50% of the time.

The most effective way to ensure regular and secure file recovery is by using the services of an off site data backup company. Off site data storage and recovery involves a few simple steps:

Local Software Installation

First, you will need to install a small program to interface with the offsite data storage server. It takes up to a half hour to set up the program.

Initial Backup of Entire System

Second, you’ll need a broadband connection, such as a cable modem, DSL, or T1 line. Third, perform a full system backup during an opportune time. For secure storage, respectable offsite data backup providers store your files in highly secure “vaults” that are maintained and observed 24 hours a day.

Web Management System

Finally, many online data backup providers offer a web interface for convenient access to scheduling backups and retrieving files anywhere an internet connection is available. You should also be issued a unique encryption key to access your data.

  To secure your business, learn more data backup strategies at Data Backup Solutions.