Remote Offsite Backup Wins Over Local Hard Drive Storage

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.

You might be backing up your files to a DVD or a CD, but these disks do not offer the security you might think they do. 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 way to store your computer’s data is to copy everything to an internal or external hard drive, or a tape backup system. 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. In addition, research shows that tape backup fails to recover data as much as 50% of the time.

The most efficient and effective way securely backup your files on a regular basis is to perform a remote offsite backup. Offsite data protection and file recovery is a fairly easy process:

Local Software Installation

First, you will download and install an application to interface with the backup server of the online storage provider. Setting up the program usually takes about 20-30 minutes.

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