FAQ
What if we already have a tape backup
system?
Using a tape backup system and a remote backup
system offers the best of both worlds. Critical files, like
accounts, customer contact files and databases can be kept on the
remote backup system. While, the tape system can be used to create
a full backup of the entire system once or twice a month, instead
of on a daily basis. The tapes and drive will last longer and
require less maintenance. The remote backup system can provide a
quick and easy way to retrieve critical files and databases without
the hassle of searching through tapes.
What if we already have a Zip drive?
We believe that it is not optimal for most users
to use a zip drive or other removable disk media for backup. A
remote backup service is completely automated and has the required
file redundancy to protect important data. The only safe way to use
a zip drive for backup is to have three disks and make the same
backup three times. That way when one of the disk fails you are
still protected.
How long will a remote backup take?
Offices with high-speed internet connections
should find this service comparable with tape drives. Dial up users
will be able to do incremental backups in thirty to sixty minutes.
The initial backup can take several nights to complete. We
recommend backing up the most important files first and then
selecting other files as the backup progresses. The initial backup
can be run over a weekend or we can come to your office and make
the initial backup of your system.
Onsite, Offsite - What's The
Difference?
Basically, remote backups work like regular tape
backups, with one important difference. Instead of sending backups
to a tape drive or other media attached to the computer being
backed up, a remote backup sends encrypted file data over the
internet to a computer file storage system safely off-site. This
usually happens at night while your business is closed and nobody
is using the computers. It's completely automatic. In fact, you may
forget it's working every night.
Why Are Remote Backups Considered More
Beneficial?
The data is immediately stored off-site using an
automated backup system which means only an internet connection is
required. Completely eliminating the need for expensive backup
equipment and media. Since the system is automated, human
intervention is eliminated.
How Secure Are Remote Backups?
Very, all files are encrypted using Blowfish or
DES encryption which is selected by the user with their own
personal encryption code which is only known by the user of the
system. Blowfish encryption has never been broken by a hacker and
DES is used by the US Federal banking system.
What is encryption?
Encryption is basically a mathematical formula
that scrambles a data file. The only way to unscramble it is with
the encryption code. The standard is 128bit, blowfish encryption
runs to 448bit and DES to 168bit. All this is user defined.
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