Friday, January 2, 2009

Remote Backups: What You Really Need To Know

By Daniel M. Dugal

Like any other industry there are many rumors and ideas floating around about what makes up the best online backup service, but there are a few indicators that all the experts in the field agree are good points to remember to ensure that you only get the one that suits your business.

1. Reputation. Although some companies try to spin their reputation, there's no way around having a good one. Remember that no matter what the firm writes on their website about who they are and what they're capable of doing for you, you can ask friends and colleagues about the reputation of any given firm. If you look on the Internet, you'll likely to find the truth about the claims that any company makes. Pay close attention to what they say about their online backup storage facilities.

2. Online Backup Software. Here's the meat and potatoes of the whole enterprise. Look for the telltale options that tell you you've got an authentic company like an easy to understand system restore and the ability to access your files from remote locations.

3. Security. It almost goes without saying that the best of these online backup systems will have the best security features to keep all of your mission critical data safe. Look for Secure Socket Layer (SSL) technologies and other safeguards that demonstrate the firm's knowledge.

There are other things that you'll need to look for as well such as a variety in the plans and other services that are offered. The idea is to find the place that has all of the state of the art technologies since your mission critical data is not something that you can afford to be careless with. Don't be afraid to talk personally with representatives and learn all that you'll need to know so that you can make an informed decision on the data security company that's right for you. Remember to take your time and arm yourself with the proper information before you start so you won't need to switch later. - 15485

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