ER Backup

The definition from Wiki is

In information technology, a backup or the process of backing up refers to making copies of data so that these additional copies may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. The verb is back up in two words, whereas the noun is backup (often used like an adjective in compound nouns).

Backups are useful primarily for two purposes. The first is to restore a state following a disaster (called disaster recovery). The second is to restore small numbers of files after they have been accidentally deleted or corrupted. Data loss is also very common. 66% of internet users have suffered from serious data loss.

Since a backup system contains at least one copy of all data worth saving, the data storage requirements are considerable. Organizing this storage space and managing the backup process is a complicated undertaking. A data repository model can be used to provide structure to the storage. In the modern era of computing there are many different types of data storage devices that are useful for making backups. There are also many different ways in which these devices can be arranged to provide geographic redundancy, data security, and portability.

The key points

devices can be arranged to provide geographic redundancy, data security, and portability

Often meet people who say, oh I back up to a USB drive or DVDs. Well a backup is better than none BUT your backups should be arranged to provide geographic redundancy (off site), Secure (Encrypted) and Portable (Accessible from anywhere).

A backup to DVD or USB drive is none of these, true you could, post you drive to someone, and you could also encrypt your drive then carry it around so you can access your files from anywhere. Sounds like hard work!

1)     The second you disconnect that USB drive it is effectively out of date.

2)     Encrypting a drive is not simple for the average user.

3)     If you carry the drive with you, what happens if you leave it or have you bag stolen.

Simply put if you are serious about protecting your files, then you better back up properly using remote, encrypted storage that gives you access when you need it.

If you are not technical then email or call and we can install the trial for you for free! It costs less than 1 USB drive!