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Questions to Ask a Remote Data Backup System Provider

Sep 23, 2011

Since pricing and features of remote data backup system can vary greatly, it’s important to assess your needs before you begin the process of selecting a vendor. Below are a few basic questions to ask when considering different remote data storage service providers:

  1. Does the provider offer historical backup?
  2. Will the data backup systems software be able to recover from an interrupted backup process?
  3. Does the remote data storage service offer live and continuous backup in addition to scheduled backup?
  4. Is there an option for network backups?
  5. Is database and operating system backup–including registry files–available?
  6. Will the vendor make copies of my company data available on CD-ROM for emergency data restoration? Read More

How to Choose a Remote Backup Systems Provider

Sep 22, 2011

It’s important to assess your needs before you begin the process of selecting a vendor. Remote data storage, also known as remote backup systems, for SMBs is very different from a service designed for larger enterprises.

Basic features such as web access, scheduled backup and the ability to share files may be adequate for the needs of a smaller company, whereas larger business will require more complex features such as historical backup, live database, and the ability to back up operating system files.

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