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Online Server Backup For Business

Sunday, November 29th, 2009

Our online server backup service is the only online backup storage solution that can get you back in business in minutes.

Online Server Backup For Business

Focused on business users with the functionality business users need and first class support and an upgrade path to our unique Server Failover solution to provide business continuity disaster recovery and not just backup.

 

Fast Online Server Backup

Our proprietary delta blocking technology means daily backups typically take only a few minutes.

Monitored Server Backups

We monitor your account to be sure your online server backups remain current. Additionally, you receive a daily email confirming the success of each backup.

Support

Our technicians are knowledgable and experienced. Our customers tell us that our support is the best in the business. We offer email and toll free telephone support.

Systems and Data Backup

  • Windows 95 through Vista
  • Netware, Mac, Linux and Solaris
  • Microsoft Exchange (message level)
  • Microsoft SQL Server 2000 or later
  • Lotus Domino/Notes 5.0 or above
  • Oracle 8i or above
  • MySQL 3.2.4 or above
  • Windows System State
  • Outlook *.pst
  • Open files (Volume Shadow Copy)
  • Support Windows NTFS privileges
  • Linux access privileges and modes

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Online Server Backup

Monday, August 24th, 2009

If you run a business that relies on servers – for example, for websites or for data storage – then you need to make sure those servers are safe and secure, especially if your business involves using servers to host websites or store data for customers and clients rather than just for yourself. Since servers are subject to crashes just like a desktop or laptop would be, you need to make sure that the data they contain is backed up just as you would with your desktop or laptop’s data. And a virus can render your server useless just like it can with a desktop or laptop PC.

To keep your data safe, you need a disaster recovery plan – a plan outlining the measures and steps you take (both preventative and in the event of a disaster) to keep your business up and running even if something were to happen to your technological infrastructure.

While backing up your PC’s data to an external hard drive, portable USB device, or even burning it to CDs or DVDs is an important step to take, that process isn’t as useful for a server.  Servers generally contain a very large amount of information, so to back it up properly, you will need another server or very large external hard drive to get the job done. But even that isn’t enough to make sure your data is completely safe, because if you store your backups in the same place as you store the original sources, it is possible to still lose it all. For example, if you keep your backup storage in the office along with your computers and servers, if a flood or fire happens, then both can be destroyed, leaving you with no computer, no server and nothing to use to recover and restore your data once you do get your new machines. Since you can’t always prevent these things from happening, it is vital to make sure you have a plan in place to both try to prevent them and to help you recover if they ever happen.

Enter online server backup. Online server backup services ensure that not only do you have copies of your server data available but they have that data stored at their location instead of yours, so no matter what might befall your office building, your data is still safe. If something happens, you will be able to easily and quickly recover and restore your services, with minimal interruption and data loss. Instead of your business taking even more of a hit after a disaster, you will still have your data available to keep on working with!

When you choose a service, make sure that they offer encryption to keep your data safe from being stolen, and that they offer simple and easy processes for making backups of your servers and recovering them. Taking the time now to make sure your technology and data are secure now will save you a lot of time and grief in the future, if something were ever to happen.

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Online Backup Files and Solutions

Saturday, August 22nd, 2009

Data loss is a frustration that no one wants to deal with. If you have ever had your computer crash and lost any important files, then you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. This is especially true for those of us that use our computers for business purposes. If you work from home or you run your own small business, your computer is probably one of the most important things that goes into keeping everything running correctly and smoothly.

But if that computer crashes and you have not gone ahead and gotten your data backed up, then you are potentially facing a crisis – financial information, customer and client information, order histories and other records, and more…you could lose it all if you haven’t taken the proper precautions. The same thing can happen if your home or office is broken into and your computers are stolen, or someone runs off with your laptop while you’re out and about.

One popular method people choose to back up their computers is by putting the files on CD or DVD, or by copying it all over to an external hard drive. But the problem is that if you store those backup items in your home or office, and something terrible like a fire or flood happens, or a break-in, then you still run the risk of losing all of your data.

But that’s why there are online backup solutions! There are a lot of services online that allow you to store your backup data off site, so that if anything happens to your computer or the building it’s in,  your data can still be easily and quickly restored. These online PC backup services are the ideal solution for anyone that has important data that they cannot afford to lose.

Different services offer different features and benefits, but the basic idea is that you will be able to upload all of your data to a remote server, where it will be kept safe and secure by the people that maintain and run the service. You will be able to access your online backup files any time you need them, by going through your chosen service’s website or via a small program you install on your computer.

When you choose an online PC backup service, make sure that you choose the package that fits your needs as closely as possible. The services aren’t free and money isn’t usually endless when you run a small business, so reading the fine print and choosing carefully will ensure that all of your data is safe and you don’t pay more than you have to or can afford. When you are choosing a service itself, make sure that the servers are 100% secure, especially if you plan to back up financial information.

Once you have found the right service for your business, then you can rest easy knowing that no matter what happens at home or away, someone has all of your data safe and sound, waiting for you when you need it.

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Online Backup Data Storage

Thursday, August 20th, 2009

Whether you use your computer for personal or business use, you don’t want to have to face data loss. Data loss ranges from an annoyance to a disaster, depending on what the data was and what you were using it for. It is annoying and frustrating to lose your personal data – photos, mp3 files, video files, games, etc – and it could be a flat out terrible disaster if you lost business data like financial and tax information, customer records and more.

Computers and servers are not invincible and things can go wrong. Crashes are the most common problems, but you can also experience data loss from a variety of disasters, both natural and man made. A natural disaster includes something like a fire or flood, whereas a man made disaster can include everything from hackers and burglary to viruses and user error. In all of those disaster cases, whether they occurred due to nature or a person, the end result is likely to be the same – data loss.

While it’s a smart idea to back up your data to disk or external hard drive, that won’t really help you if your office has a fire – both the original source and the backup devices could be destroyed, leaving you with nothing. Instead, you need a way to make sure your data is backed up, updated regularly, stored in another location, and easy to access when you need it for recovery purposes. It sounds like a tall order, but all of that can be done easily and safely via the use of an online backup data storage service.

There are many of these services available to you, and they make it simple and fast to make sure all of your data is copied and put away safely until you need it. Data protection centers house lots of data for their customers, and they even almost always have another backup location where they store further copies in case something happens to THEIR facility. Basically, if you go with a data protection and backup storage solution, you can count on your data being safe and waiting for you whenever you need it.

If disaster strikes and you need to recover your data, you can do it in several different ways, depending on the particular service you went with and the nature of the data loss. If you simply need to restore a few files, you can often do it from a local backup device the service will provide you. If you need to restore something large like a whole hard drive or a database or a whole server, then you can often simply restore it from the service’s servers. If your personal or business equipment is destroyed, a service may even make it so that you can access a virtual version of your data from an Internet browser and work that way until you get new equipment. Whatever the case, going with an online backup data storage service will make sure your data is safe.

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Online PC Backup Solutions

Saturday, August 1st, 2009

Data loss is a disaster no one wants to deal with. If you have ever had a computer crash on you and lost any important files, then you know how difficult and frustrating it can be. This is especially true for those of us that use our computers for business purposes. If you work from home or you run your own small business, your computer is likely one of the main, most important components of keeping your work running smoothly and properly. If that computer crashes, though, and you have not taken the time to get your data backed up, then you can be in big trouble – financial information, customer and client information, order histories and other records, and more…they could all be lost forever if you have not taken the proper precautions. The same is true if your computer is stolen if your home is broken into, or someone runs off with your laptop while you’re at the airport or similar.

Many people choose to back up their PC files by putting the information on CD or DVD discs, or copying it all over to an external hard drive, but if you store those backup items in your home or office, and something terrible like a fire or flood happens, you still run the risk of losing all of your data.

And that’s where online PC backup software comes in. There are many services available online that allow you to store your backup data offsite, so that if anything happens to your computer or the building it’s in, then your data can be easily and quickly restored as soon as possible. These online PC backup software services are the perfect solution for anyone that has important data that they cannot afford to lose, whether it’s the manuscript you’ve been working on for years as a freelance writer or the tax information for your small business.

Different services offer different features and benefits, but the main idea is that you can upload all of your data to a remote server, where it will be kept safe and secure by the people that maintain and run the service. You will be able to access your files any time you need them, whether by going through the service’s website or via a small program on your computer, depending on your situation.

When you choose an online backup storage service, make sure to read all of the fine print. These services are not free, so you will need to choose the package that fits your needs as closely as possible without paying for more than you need to…but also without paying less, either. A plan that does not cover ALL of your data is not worth it in the long run! Also make sure that the servers are 100% secure and protected from data theft, especially if you plan to back up financial information (yours OR customer and client info). Once you have found the right package for you, then you can rest easy knowing that no matter what happens at home or away, someone has all of your data in one spot, ready for you when you need it.

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What is Online Backup Storage?

Monday, July 27th, 2009

Any document, spreadsheet, or other type of file is at risk if it exists in only one location. Hard drive malfunction and computer viruses, as well as things like fire and human error can and do happen to computer systems. When these problems occur, weeks or months of work can disappear in an instant, lost forever. The best protection from such a disaster is to have multiple versions of the data, including at least one copy stored in an alternate location. This is the basic principle behind all backup strategies and online backup storage.

Many businesses have a backup procedure already in place. However, they may not be aware of the alternatives to their current expensive, manual, archaic, tape-based backup processes. With business operations so reliant on information technology, it is vitally important to identify alternatives that can eliminate vulnerabilities. In addition, it is important to utilize an effective data protection service that will allow you to quickly restore business operations.

Online Backup, sometime referred to as remote backup or off-site data backup, allows users to back up data to a remote, off-site location over existing internet bandwidth. This gives your business the ability to implement a data protection strategy that includes off-site storage of a backup of your data without requiring physical transportation of the data from your location to another remote storage location – which often means a company employee taking tapes in his car to his home. Instead, you can define your backup schedule, and the backup software will send the data to our secure data center instantly, giving you easy offsite data protection.

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