Remote Offsite Backup Saves Time and Worry

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. And if you are a business, you have a 1 in 2 chance of going out of business forever if you suffer a serious loss of data. There are many ways to backup your data, but they are not all equally safe.

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. You might believe that the disk copied the files perfectly, but many times when you need the data, the files are corrupted or missing due to damaged disks or other technical failures. 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. In addition to that, your backed up files on CD or DVD are at risk in case of theft because the files are not encrypted.

You might be one of many people and businesses backing up your data on a second hard drive or tape backup solution. 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. In addition, up to 50% of recovery attempts fail with tape backups, say industry professionals.

The best way to keep your backups current and safe is to utilize offsite data backup services that specialize in keeping your files automatically backed up and secure until you need them. 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 up to a half hour 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, perform a full system backup during an opportune time. Don’t worry about the safety of your data because reputable off site backup providers encrypt your data and store it in super secure locations second in safety only to the CIA and FBI.

Web Management System

Finally, many online providers offer a web control interface where you can schedule backups and retrieve files anytime. You should also be issued an access code that will keep your files safe from intruders.

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