| Offsite data backup is a process in which data | | | | 2. Turn Around Time: Time frame within which you |
| backup is carried out at a location different from the | | | | get your lost data back from the service provider is |
| location where the data is entered and used. This | | | | very important. Some providers offer to send your |
| process is also referred to as remote data backup or | | | | backed up data within 3-7 days and there are |
| online data backup. The remote location is usually | | | | business that cannot wait for so many days to have |
| connected to the main location through a leased line. | | | | their data back. There are some service providers |
| To get a clearer picture, let us see in detail about | | | | that allow online access to your data saving your |
| remote data backup. | | | | wait time. Hence, choose a company with Turn |
| How it works? | | | | Around Time suiting your requirement. |
| Data is stored in the main location. A client software | | | | 3. Multisite Capability: If your data is extremely |
| program runs on the computers situated in the main | | | | important, it is always a good idea to store it in more |
| location. Once the program is run, all the data to be | | | | than one remote location. In case of a disaster at |
| backed up is compressed, encrypted and transmitted | | | | one remote site, your data would be safe at other |
| to the servers present in the remote location. The | | | | locations. Also, even if server at one of the remote |
| data is then stored in these remote servers. The | | | | sites is down and you want to access your data |
| number of times you need to run the client software | | | | immediately, you can have an access from other |
| program during a day is automated. However, it can | | | | remote sites. |
| even be run manually, if required. | | | | 4. Cost Factor: This plays an important role in |
| Things you need to ask your Service Provider | | | | choosing a service provider. The cost of the services |
| In today's market, there are so many companies | | | | might vary depending upon various factors such as |
| that offer offsite data backup services. Each of | | | | the reputation of the provider, TAT and the storage |
| these companies in turn offers different packages. | | | | device used to store the backed up data. |
| So, it is mandatory that you do an extensive | | | | It's time to put an end to your data loss and data |
| research to find the one that meets your | | | | backup worries. With so many providers in the |
| requirement. Here are a few things that you might | | | | market, you should be able to get a good bargain. |
| want to know before selecting a particular service | | | | So, choose the right remote data backup service |
| provider: | | | | provider and relax. Good luck in finding the right |
| 1. Data Safety: It is essential that to ensure that your | | | | service provider for your business. |
| data is safe during transfer and storage at a remote | | | | If you have any further questions, just drop a |
| location. Hence, check if your data would be in | | | | message in the comment section and I will get back |
| encrypted format during transmission as well as while | | | | to you at the earliest. Goodbye! |
| it is stored in their remote server. | | | | |