Off Site Data Storage Saves Businesses

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. Not only that, almost 50% of businesses that lose their data go out of business permanently, report industry analysts. A brief review of the following backup methods show that they do not all offer the same amount of safety.

Maybe you already backup your data to a CD or DVD, but these disks are not always secure. Although the files might copy just fine onto the disks, over time these disks can become damaged making the files impossible or very difficult to recover. 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. In addition, your files will be compromised if they are stolen because CD and DVD backups usually don’t involve data encryption.

Another popular method for backing up data is on an external tape storage system or a second internal hard drive. You will likely be able to recover data easily with these devices but only if they have not been corrupted or damaged along with the original hard drive in the same natural disaster or virus attack. And don’t rule out the theft option. And some reports say that up to half of all attempts to recover data on tape backups do fail.

The most efficient and effective way securely backup your files on a regular basis is to perform a remote offsite backup. Offsite data storage and recovery is a rather effortless procedure:

Local Software Installation

First, you will need to install a small program to interface with the offsite data storage server. Setup of the program is usually very simple and takes about half an hour.

Initial Backup of Entire System

Second, to back up files over the internet, you need to have a cable modem, DSL or T1 line. Third, schedule a complete system backup during a convenient 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 receive an encryption code unique only to you to access your online storage.

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