Back It Up With Backup by James Monahan
It's happened to so many of us at one time or another in our technologically obsessed lives. We process important information in the computer. We've been so engrossed for hours, that we pretty much lose track of everything else. And just when you are almost done, something major happens, and you... Of course, keep in mind that as you update your original files, you should update your backup files as well, not forgetting the backup media used also. ... Well, folks, the key word here is backup, and no, we're not talking just backup.

Insure Your Information by Joe Light
There are so many ways to lose precious data stored on your hard disk - power loss or power surge, overheating, electrostatic discharge, virus attack, software failure, etc. Are you still thinking your data is safe? Don't! Backup! Backup early, backup frequently. ... Protects servers, business-critical applications, desktops, and notebooks Easy to set up and manage Fast, reliable, secure backups Smart restores with unparalleled accuracy Backup to hard disks and removable disks Simplifies media management Major Functions Dual Backup & Protection Zero-Touch Backup Value...

Choosing a Tape Drive by Linus Chang
Tape drives remain the leading technology used by organizations for backup and archiving. However, the plethora of tape drives on the market can make choosing the appropriate tape drive a confusing task. How do you select a tape drive that satisfies your needs without blowing the budget? ... Transfer rate The transfer rate of the tape drive is becomes important when there is limited "window of opportunity" in which backup jobs may run. ... Select a tape drive that is capable of completing a backup job within your window of opportunity.

Do I Really Need To Backup? by Keith Thompson
Okay, computers a machine, right? Okay, maybe not yours. You have this special relationship, but that a subject for another article. Machines break. Software gets fouled up. People make errors. These things happen, and for those reasons alone, you need to back up all your critical data,... There are many ways to backup your data these days, from DVD's to CDR's to ZIP drives, to portable hard drives, as well as offsite internet backups. ... Some more things that can go wrong include disks that turn bad and erase sections of your files, power failures or surges, the aforementioned human...

Secure Data Backup And Instant File Recovery by Di Chapman
Just how recoverable are your computer files? There are many times when the PC seems to ‘have it in for you’. I have even known servers with really nasty streaks – how is this for an example: I was running an IT training course in a secure establishment. ... For small business owners, File recovery and data safety come down to the following: 1 Backup weekly to removable storage such as CD, DVD, ZIP or an Internet data backup provider. ... If you store the data on your own media remove the backup media from the premises – say from office to home.

Stategies For Data Loss Prevention by Lyle Cochran
Many years ago I developed a strategy for building a customers' home PC in a way that helps avoid future technical support problems and increases customer satisfaction. Part of that strategy is partitioning the hard drive in a way that can prevent data loss when Windows crashes. ... Until recently my idea of an advanced Windows user was a user who had a great deal of knowledge about the inner workings of computer hardware and software. ... Try to set up automatic backups using Windows Task Manager or 3rd party backup software if users are average or new to computers.

Bill Gates Made Data Recovery Easy by Navneetkumar Kumar
Bill gates provided a ready made option in Microsoft windows, which is very useful for data recovery. Several time we make mistakes unknowingly and we lost our data, then we need to recover the data. There are so many data recovery solutions available but most of them are very costly. ... It will set up the backup software for use on your computer in no time and you will even have simple to use wizards that will walk you through doing file backups and restores simply and easily. ... Most Microsoft Windows users have a great backup program included with their operating software.

How Secure Are Online Data Backups? by Harald Anderson
Processing DATA is what all businesses do. Protecting data is what SMART businesses do. Smart businesses understand that if they lose their data they lose their business. If you are considering taking steps to ensure the integrity and safety of your important computer data you may be concerned... Most modern online secure data backup providers make there services available via the Internet and will provide you with the necessary software to back up a predefined set of your critical data, which is then encrypted (typically up to 448 bit), before it is transferred over a high speed...

The Importance Of Email Backup by Alexandru Marias
Viruses, software failures, power failures, human errors, hard drive failures are only a few examples of what could destroy the data on a hard drive, including all documents, pictures, emails and other files! Most home computer users don't need an expensive backup solution; as they only need to... Outlook Express Backup Genie is one piece of software that can offer peace of mind by creating compact backup copies of emails, attachments, address book, signatures, blocked list, mail rules and settings periodically.

Backup Your Hard Drive Manually Or Automatically by Mike Furlong
Are you regularly backing up the hard drive on your PC? It has been said that there are two kinds of people ... those who have had a hard disk crash and those who will. I'll tell you some easy ways to protect your data. And I present my qualifications by saying that I have experience with data... Now you can buy hardware and software that automatically starts backups and cycles backup media in and out of the backup device as necessary. ... Or it may even include some automatic backup software. ... If your system has a drive that supports writable CDs or DVDs you can manually backup your...