Remote Offsite Backup Wins Over Local Hard Drive Storage

Almost 1 in 4 computers have lost their data to hackers, viruses, and acts of nature. 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.

Maybe you already backup your data to a CD or DVD, but these disks are not always secure. 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. Also, if your backed up files on CD or DVD are stolen, the thief will easily recover all of your data because they are probably not going to be encrypted.

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 some reports say that up to half of all attempts to recover data on tape backups do fail.

The easiest and most secure way to regularly backup all of your data with little or no effort on your part is by utilizing an online or offsite data storage company. 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 will need to have a fast internet connection, such as a T1 line, DSL or cable modem. Third, you will want to schedule your first full backup during off-peak hours so that it doesn’t interrupt your other important computer traffic. To secure data backup, reliable offsite data backup providers store your files in high security “vaults” with 24/7 observation.

Web Management System

Finally, many online providers offer a web control interface where you can schedule backups and retrieve files anytime. You will probably also receive a unique encryption code known only to you for safe access to your files.

  To protect your files and your business, get more information about data backup strategies at Data Backup Solutions.