Wednesday, October 1, 2008

8 Advantages of Remote Backup Service

To backup your important data you should firstly choose a backup media storage. There are HDD, CD, DVD, FTP, Blue-ray, and other storages for backup. Let's consider a remote backup service which has unique pecularities for everyone who'd like to use a distant location to store his/her data files.

Firstly we should examine pluses and minuses of remote backup. On the one hand, this method has advantages compared with offsite storage (independency from computer problems as well some physical disasters), broad access to your files and the possibility to automate all process. On the other hand, we depend on the internet connection, we need more time to backup to local storage and we have a small probability for access of third party. But all these problems are no so hard and could be solved easily.

So, let's review the main advantages of remote backup service:
1) Free software.
Often it's suggested free backup software after signing up to remote backup account}
2) Professionally protected servers.
From hackers, fire, flood and even nuclear explosions. Due to the fact that server is located in underground shelters usually.
3) 24/7/365 technical support.
4) Backup statistics and logging.
You can always check up the backup process and the details of the last backup.
5) Automatic data encryption.
Every remote backup service an encryption algorithm to protect your privacy while transfer and storage your files.
6) Data compression.
This feature helps use less bandwith and space on the server.
7) Multi-site data collection.
It will allow you to backup data from different places to the defenite server using the same service.
8) Unlimited space.
Usually remote backup service gives you the server space as much as you need.

Nevertheless usually such services are not free. It depends on the amount of space you want, the number of computers to backup and the options you wish to choose. Approximately, the price will be $2/1GB per month, so, the price will be around 5-10 USD per month. What do you think - it's not so big price compared to Data Recovery prices or to the loss of valuable files?

Finally, conclude that secure remote backup service meets the requirements of any customers such as individuals, organizations and networks. It's a real guarantee that all your precious data has a copy and you have an access to it any time you want.

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