Offsite Data Backup is Safer than Local Storage

Did you know that you have a 1 in 4 chance of losing all of your pictures, music, spreadsheets, reports, programs, and everything electronically valuable due to a natural disaster or an evil virus programmer? 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.

Most personal computer users, if they backup at all, will back up to a CD or DVD, but this is not always safe. Even though you verify that the files copied perfectly onto the disks, damage to the disk over time can corrupt the files making them very expensive or impossible to recover. And if you don’t remember to back up on a regular basis, then of course the files won’t be there when you need them. 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. You should have success with these backup devices if they have not been stolen, corrupted, or damaged in the same disaster that caused your original files to be stolen, corrupted, or damaged. And industry research reveals that tape backup can fail to recover files up to 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. Offsite backup services usually involve a simple process:

Local Software Installation

First, you will need to install a small program to interface with the offsite data storage server. It takes about 20-30 minutes to set up the program.

Initial Backup of Entire System

Second, you will need to have a fast internet connection, such as a T1 line, DSL or cable modem. Third, try to schedule your first full backup during an opportune time. All respectable off site data backup providers secure your files in high security “vaults” that make the CIA envious, so don’t worry about your files.

Web Management System

Finally, you will likely have complete control to schedule backups, look at and retrieve your files any time of the day through a web interface. You will probably also receive a unique encryption code known only to you for safe access to your files.

I’ll leave you with some wise words made up by me: don’t worry about losing your data; worry about not backup up your data. To learn more about data recovery options to secure your business, visit Data Backup Solutions.