| It's one thing to loose data and money because of | | | | total privacy gives peace of mind.5. Is the data |
| hackers and thieves of various kinds; it's a different | | | | compressed?If you have a lot of data to back up |
| thing again when it's because you didn't back up your | | | | you'll want to reduce the storage requirement and |
| data properly or not at all. Value your data! Whether | | | | cost by having it compressed first. Don't |
| it's that critical business document, your thesis, your | | | | underestimate how much you business or study |
| website or your home accounts and precious | | | | material will grow!6. Is the system informative?Don't |
| photo's.Data can be lost through power surges, | | | | put your self in the position of "hoping it worked". |
| computer crashes, fires and theft to name a few. | | | | Get some form of feedback that assures you it |
| You wouldn't leave your home unlocked and the | | | | has.7. Is the system flexible?Make sure that the |
| doors wide open without any occupants, so be sure | | | | system is capable of backing up any file size or type. |
| to close the door to possible losses and theft of | | | | Don't get caught out by thinking you don't need |
| data.The most important aspect of this issue, is to | | | | much storage or the ability to save certain types of |
| properly back up. So here are a few things to look | | | | files.8. Is it versatile?Make sure the system has the |
| for when considering a data back up solution.1. Is it | | | | versatility to deal with pda's and mobile phones. Also |
| automatic?You don't want to be using a system that | | | | make sure that it has both automatic and manual |
| is dependent on human action and consequently | | | | back facility. You want the automatic feature for the |
| vulnerable to being forgotten or misused.2. Is it simple | | | | benefit of set and forget, but you also want the, |
| to use?You don't want something that's complicated | | | | "back up my data now" feature so that you have |
| and time consuming to understand. You need a set | | | | the benefit of not having to worry through the time |
| and forget system; at least until it's needed!3. Is it | | | | between finishing your thesis or proposal and |
| secure?Your data must be off-site. It is no good | | | | knowing it is really secure.9. Is it backed up more |
| having a back up file on your PC. It must be | | | | than once?Don't rely on a system that only has one |
| remotely stored on at least one other PC. If your PC | | | | copy. Make sure that it has several copies stored on |
| has a major fire etc the hardware maybe lost but | | | | at least 2, preferably 3, off-site computers. Think |
| the data and profit is safe.4. Is it confidential?A sad | | | | virus! If your system is hit with a virus you can then |
| fact of life is that there are those around that get | | | | go back to a file before the virus took a hold.Ray |
| their kicks from destroying or stealing your data. | | | | Burton is an online marketer of resources, business |
| Make sure the system you use is encrypted to at | | | | opp's and training programs for those wanting to |
| least 448 bit and password protected. That way | | | | start and maintain an online presence. |