Offsite Backup Software is Safe and Easy

Almost 1 in 4 computers have lost their data to hackers, viruses, and acts of nature. 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. 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 a procrastinator and fail to back up your data regularly, then you will have lost many hours of work and memories. Not only that, CD and DVD backups are not encrypted so they are vulnerable in case of theft.

Another way to store your computer’s data is to copy everything to an internal or external hard drive, or a tape backup system. These devices work well if they have not also been damaged or otherwise corrupted in the same flood, fire, or lightning strike as the original hard drive. And don’t forget theft. And it has been reported by industry experts that tape backups can fail in 1 out of 2 recovery attempts.

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’ll install a small application that interfaces with the backup server of the online data backup provider. It takes up to a half hour to set up the program.

Initial Backup of Entire System

Second, you’ll need to have at least a connection as fast as a DSL or cable modem. 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 receive an encryption code unique only to you to access your online storage.

I’ll end this report with a wise maxim: don’t worry about data loss, worry about not having a recovery strategy. To protect your files and your business, get more information about data backup strategies at Data Backup Solutions.