| We are truly in the digital age, and our computers' | | | | a question of 'if' you lose your data, but what |
| hard drives may house thousands of priceless family | | | | happens 'when' you lose it! |
| photos, music collections, financial information, and | | | | Storing data offsite is ideal, and there are a couple of |
| important documents. This is true both in the | | | | options for doing so. You can either take your |
| workplace and in the home. Of course, hard drives | | | | backup somewhere else, daily, or consider an offsite |
| can fail, so it's key that we back up our data to | | | | backup service that automatically stores your data in |
| ensure irreplaceable items aren't lost forever. | | | | a secure facility with key card entry and thumb print |
| So, what are you doing for computer backup? | | | | access. While there are maintenance costs associated |
| There are many backup options. While people have | | | | with offsite backup, it may not cost any more than |
| different concerns when it comes to secure data, | | | | the tape drive or hard disk you may be using already. |
| one thing is certain: unless your backup is stored in a | | | | And, it's automatic! |
| secure offsite location, you face the risk that your | | | | Most professional services will let you restore single |
| data could be compromised. | | | | files from your web browser. Many will offer to send |
| If your data and backup are in the same place, they | | | | your data to you on a CD when you request it. And |
| are both vulnerable to theft, fire or flood, hardware | | | | you should be able to check the status of your |
| failure, disgruntled staff, or simple human error. It isn't | | | | backup any time. |