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Q: What if we already
have a tape backup system?
Using a tape backup system and an off-site backup
system offers the best of both worlds. Critical files, like billing,
customer contact files and databases can be kept remotely. While, the tape
system can be used to create a full backup of the entire system once or
twice a month, instead of on a daily basis. The tapes and drive will last
longer and require less maintenance. The remote system can provide a quick
and easy way to retrieve critical files and databases without the hassle of
searching through tapes.
Q: What if we already have a Zip drive?
Frankly, we believe that it is not optimal for most users to use a zip or
other removable disk media for backup. Our backup service is completely
automated and has the required file redundancy to protect important data.
The only safe way to use a zip drive for backup is to have three disks and
make the same backup three times. That way when one of the disks fails you
are still protected.
Q: How long will a DataSure backup take?
Offices with high-speed internet connections should find this service
comparable with tape drives. Dial up users will be able to do incremental
backups in thirty to sixty minutes. The initial backup can take several
nights to complete. We recommend backing up the most important files first
and then selecting other files as the backup progresses. Or, the initial
backup can be run over the weekend. Also, we can come to your office and
make the initial backup of your system.
Q: Onsite, Offsite - What's The Difference?
Basically, our backups work like regular tape backups,
with one important difference. Instead of sending backups to a tape drive
or other media attached to the computer being backed up, our backups send
encrypted file data over the internet to a computer file storage system
safely off-site.
This usually happens at night while your business is closed and nobody is
using the computers. It's completely automatic. In fact, you may forget
it's working every night.
Q: Why Are Backups By DataSure Considered More Beneficial?
The data is immediately stored off-site using an automated
backup system. Also, only an internet connection is needed. Completely
eliminating the need for expensive backup equipment and media. And, since
the system is automated, manual labor is eliminated.
Q: How Secure Are Backups By DataSure?
Very. All files are encrypted using Blowfish or DES
encryption which is selected by the user with their own personal encryption
code which is only known by the user of the system. Blowfish encryption has
never been broken by a hacker. DES is used by the federal banking system.
Q: What is encryption?
Encryption is basically a mathematical formula that
scrambles a data file. And the only way to unscramble it is with the
encryption code.
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