Data Backup & Recovery

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Data Backup & Recovery

We live in a digital age, personally and professionally. Files that represent our lives and livelihoods are stored on our computers. But, we all know things happen.

Before you run away at the thought of a complex backup system, you’ll be glad to know that the method of using cumbersome tape backups to protect your files is going the way of the horse and buggy. In fact, these days it’s recommended that you have three forms of backup: local hard drive backup (USB or internal drive), online backup (such as Carbonite or Dropbox), and CD (or DVD, Blu-Ray etc.) media. On-Site Techs can recommend a backup scheme specifically tailored to your needs, ensuring your data is backed up and protected at all times. In the world of data it is important to never have all your “eggs” in one basket. Keeping a backup copy of your data is the way to safeguard against almost any catastrophe.

The advantage of a USB hard drive backup is the portability. You set your computer to back up to your USB hard drive on a schedule. During an emergency you can simply unplug and run. On-Site Techs is expert in setting up the appropriate USB hard drive backup, whether you are using a PC, a Mac or a Linux computer.

When using the online backup method, Carbonite is our software of choice for your personal computer or home office. The advantage to Carbonite is that your data is off-site and far away from danger This means you don’t rely on the actual physical location of your computer; you simply load the software for protection 24/7 as your data uploads to a server managed through the Internet. Once you perform an initial backup to get started, Carbonite will then work to keep your files backed up from that point forward, even while you are working on them. Carbonite intelligently notices the changes you make to your original files and automatically provides a backup for those changes. It doesn’t get any easier! The worthwhile investment of Carbonite software will pay for itself in the event of an inevitable system failure. It’s not a matter of if… it’s a matter of when your computer will fail. On-Site Techs is always available to set up your online backup system to help ensure you get your critical files back.

Backing up to CD, DVD or Blu-Ray media is today’s best archival method. An archival backup is a backup in which all files are included, not just the files that have been most recently changed. It is recommended you make an archival backup every six months to a year. Have you ever started to back up your data not knowing what to do or what files to back up? Have you ever tried to perform a backup only to find out half way through that your data does not fit on the form of media you were using? On-Site Techs provides the right solution by performing your archival backup for you. And, don’t worry if you don’t have the right equipment. On-Site Techs will assess what you need and arrive prepared, or confidently order what we do not have in stock.

In business, if you’re like most consumers, you are constantly trying to find ways to lower capital and operational costs. As a result, many companies perform the minimal amount of backup, putting themselves at risk for potential loss of data, often deferring to the excuse that it’s too time-consuming. Staff is ineffectively assigned the backup task. Who does what, and when? Is that person equipped and knowledgeable to handle the task if there’s a glitch or failure? More often than not, this task is based on office location. You know, the one closest to the network server gets the responsibility. In your home or office, it’s important to maintain a safe and secure online backup system, critical in insuring against a system crash. 

You’ll agree there’s no question about it. Backup is essential. With a stellar backup plan, lost data can be more easily recovered. On-Site Techs can help you assess the best method for backup when we look at the type of data you want to protect, the type of documented media you want to preserve, the size of your computer, how often your files change and how you use the files.

To help you maximize the backup method you are currently using (or plan to use), here are a few of our favorite tips:

• Open files don’t get backed up. So, if you have a tendency to keep lots of files opened, those may be the very files that need to be protected.
• In the case of fire or natural disaster, the best backups are always online backups.

“Abort, Retry, Fail?”

For most, this spells panic and frustration. You know what comes next. You can’t find your files, you forgot to back up your hard drive, your hard work... gone.

Don’t despair! This is where the professional data recovery services team at On-Site Techs takes over to solve your problems. We will make sure your confidential data is safe from hackers through encryption of your current data, and through secure erasing of your old data. We’ll restore your computer for maximum, peak performance and future dependability.

What causes data loss? Many factors, actually.

Factors like power spikes and failures, viruses, defective hardware and even “accidental” formatting are just a few causes of data loss. Data recovery, on the other hand, is the process of retrieving inaccessible data from damaged media like hard drives (hdd), floppies, zip disks or memory sticks. By utilizing a highly-specialized software, hardware and mechanical techniques, most lost data can be recovered no matter what manufacturer. Even in the case where your partition has been overwritten, the data can often be recovered using our specialized recovery tools.

Well, it’s finally time to make the change by putting the trust for online backup for your growing company in someone else’s hands – the experts at On-Site Techs. We know your time and data are valuable. We are committed to providing fast, efficient and affordable data recovery and security solutions for you in your business or home.

Contact us today to find out more about Data Recovery for your home or office.

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