Offsite Data Storage Is the Solution to Saving Your Business

Almost 25% of all computer users have lost memories, manuscripts, and endless hours of work due to viruses, acts of nature, and even hackers. In addition, if you own a business, your chances are 1 in 2 that your business will fail if you lose your all or most of your data. You have a variety of choices for data backup, but they don’t all provide the same amount of data safety.

You might be using your CD or DVD recorder to back up your files, but CDs and DVDs aren’t as safe you might think. 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 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 popular method for backing up data is on an external tape storage system or a second internal hard drive. 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. 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. Offsite data storage and recovery is a rather effortless procedure:

Local Software Installation

First, you will install a small program that talks to the online storage backup server. Setup of the program is usually very simple and takes about half an hour.

Initial Backup of Entire System

Second, backing up files of this sort requires a fast connection, such as with a cable modem, DSL line or a T1 line. Third, perform a full system 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, from almost any web connection anywhere in the world, you should be able to schedule regular online backups, verify the safety of your backed up files and retrieve them on demand, if a web interface is offered. You should also receive an encryption code unique only to you to access your online storage.

I’ll stop here with a word of wisdom: don’t worry about data loss; worry about how soon you will contract with an offsite data recovery provider. To protect your files and your business, get more information about data backup strategies at Data Backup Solutions.