How Important is Your Data? There is always a possibility of losing important files. Hardware can fail, files can be accidentally deleted or otherwise lost. The only sure way to entirely prevent the permanent loss of files is to have some sort of backup. Typically, backups are either stored on a specific hard drive on site, or are uploaded to the cloud. Online or Local Backup? The main deciding factor between cloud and on site backups is in the time it takes to recover … [Read more...] about Backup Basics
Computer Backup
April Newsletter: Backup Options For Businesses
A few months ago we took a look at online versus offline backups. This time, we will be going a little more in depth and will take a look at some of the ways to backup a server. As usual, feel free to suggest topics which you would like to see covered in an upcoming newsletter or on the Grundig IT news page, which can be found on the Blog at GrundigIT.com As Always, Happy Computing! -- Tom Grundig Backup Options For Businesses There are 2 main options: onsite backup to an … [Read more...] about April Newsletter: Backup Options For Businesses
Backups : Cloud Storage vs External Hard Drive
Backups come in many different flavors nowadays. From total image backups, to file and documents backups, to even folder specific backups, it is hard to know which one is right for you. The big question now however, is 'Should I backup to the cloud? Or use a hard drive?' There are ups and downs for both sides of the argument. Security, amount of space, one-time cost versus recurring costs; all of these can factor into whether you would want to use the cloud or an external hard drive. There are … [Read more...] about Backups : Cloud Storage vs External Hard Drive
