Online Backup Or Tape Backup - Confused About Which To Choose
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Online Backup vs. Tape Backup: Making the Right Choice
In today's data-driven business world, safeguarding your company’s critical data is essential. Alarmingly, about 60% of companies that lose data shut down within six months. So, how can you effectively back up and secure your data?
Online Backup or Tape Backup?
The answer isn't straightforward. Often, a combination of both online and tape backups offers the best solution for businesses.
Tape Backup: A Tried-and-True Method
Tape backup technology has evolved significantly over the past 50 years, offering high performance. However, it does have drawbacks. Tape backups are mechanical and require human intervention?"people might forget to change tapes or take them off-site. Tapes can wear out, and off-site storage presents additional challenges.
Online Backup: A Modern Solution
Online backup addresses many issues associated with tape backups but isn't without its own challenges. Backing up large amounts of data online can be costly. Additionally, online systems need IT expertise for setup and maintenance and depend on broadband Internet connections, which are reliable but not infallible.
Is Cost a Concern?
Online backups may become expensive with large data volumes. To manage costs, consider using online backup for your most critical data. Reflect on these key areas to determine where your data backup focus should be:
- Business continuity
- Legal requirements
- Regulatory compliance
- Data protection regulations
- Disaster recovery plans
- Tax obligations
- Customer and supplier data
- Payroll records
- Product specifications
- Email communication
Your business's specific context might highlight additional areas to consider. Consulting with your company's accountant and lawyer can help shape an effective data backup strategy.
Most Important: Secure Your Data
Regardless of whether you choose online, tape, or a combination of both, ensure you back up your vital data. Too many companies close each year due to data loss?"don’t let yours be one of them.
Final Thought: Regular Testing
Whichever backup method you choose, regularly test your backups. Conduct routine data retrievals to ensure your backups are functioning correctly. Don’t wait until a disaster strikes to discover that your backup data is corrupt or unrecoverable.
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