When using offsite backup solutions your data is encrypted to levels used by your national bank and then compressed. The compression maximises backup performance and reduces the amount of time it takes to backup. Your data is transmitted to an offsite data centre via your existing internet connection. All data is then stored in the same compressed and encrypted state ensuring that only you have access. The storage hardware used should never have a single point of failure and should always be replicated to a second data centre. There must always be multiple internet connections to each data centre.

When considering an offsite backup service you should always ensure the following points have been offered:-

Client account management or single point of contact,
Email and telephone support with guaranteed 24 x 7, 2 hour response,
Transparent monthly costs ensuring no hidden costs,
At least five reference sites and impeccable company credentials.



Even if you have a backup plan in place it is worth noting the functionality offsite backup offers compared to more traditional methods. As well as ensuring your data is always stored in a secure remote storage environment, offsite backup offers:-

Totally automated set and forget backup process.
Support for all major operating systems such at Windows, Linux, Mac OS, Novel and UNIX.
All major applications such as Microsoft Exchange, Microsoft SQL, Microsoft SBS, Lotus Notes, Lotus Domino, Oracle and MySQL are supported out of the box.
Single point of management for all servers or devices.
Automatic email conformation of completed backup.

The ease of install and management of offsite backup is the reason why it is the fastest growing method of data backup and is quickly taking market share from more traditional backup methods.


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