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Backup Providers

Choosing the Right Backup Providers

 

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When we discuss online data backup, we ought to discuss about backup providers. They are the lifeline that actually leads to the realization of secure data storage. Data storage has been preeminent since earlier times and has mostly been relied on external devices like CD, DVD, USB drives and external hard drives, etc. However, the advent of online backup has opened doors for people to opt for a secure place for their important files.

The principle behind online data backup is to store a version of your important data in a remote server location. So even if your computer hard drive crashes (which is evident some day or the other), or your office is burgled or gutted; your valuable data will be safe and secure, thus saving you from the nightmare of losing years of data and information. All you need to do is make a survey of backup providers in the fray and choose from them - which suits your budget and needs.

The most important criteria for choosing backup providers are, to judge by their:

·    Performance track record
·    Reliability & Credibility
·    Cross-platform technology: Allows backup to be performed regardless of the operating system of the user.
·    The number of computers the backup provider covers – as it might effect price differentiation.
·    Cost effectiveness
·    Agreeing to the maximum number of storage versions of each file the provider allows.
Cost is also one of the deciding factors in choosing backup providers, although it is not the most prioritized one. The most judgmental factor is of course trust since you are going to entrust your most valuable information and data with them. Speaking of cost, individual users and small business and offices might find it too expensive to afford the cost of online backup. However, in case of large enterprises, taking the service of backup providers is considered a sensible investment; because, you cannot afford to lose out your valuable business or official information by default due to mechanical or human errors.

There are quite a number of backup providers who have craved a place from themselves in the online world with their exemplary services. A few amongst them are Mozy, SteekR, Symantec, Omnidrive, Carbonite, Box.net, SOS Online backup and HP Upline to name a few. Although, all of them have their individualistic approach to online backup, some of the common features noted in all of them are:

·    Excellent track record
·    Reliability
·    automatic synchronization with online account
·    File accessibility from any location of the globe
·    Files can be accessed, read and shared from any computer system.
·    Although the storage is limited in most versions, a few providers also allow premium account with unlimited storage
·    The data available in the remove server is mostly in encrypted form which can only be restored by you through your password. This prevents misuse or data theft from any third party.

Nonetheless, online backup providers have made life easier considering the peace of mind it provides apart from the services offered.
Last Updated ( Wednesday, 05 August 2009 )
 
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