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Where is My Backup Located?

May 11, 2016/in Data Security, General, Managed Services /by Anderson Technologies

You may not believe this at first, but geography can be essential to the integrity of computer systems. If your company experiences a local disaster, where you house your backup data becomes imperative. The following computer backup solutions illustrate the three location-specific types, each with pros and cons.

  1. On-Premise

Implementing an on-premise backup is a simple way to establish a local backup data repository. These backups are straightforward to put in place and can be saved to external hard drives, flash drives, tapes, or other electronic media. Computers can be programmed to back up files automatically or manually. We recommend systematizing the process and establishing a backup schedule that meets your company’s data recovery requirements.

  1. Offsite

Some businesses perform an offsite backup daily or weekly to a removable media device and then transport it to a separate location. It is important to store your data in more than one physical location should something happen at the primary office to compromise the integrity of the local backups. While this may seem arduous and time-intensive, offsite backups protect against theft, fire, or other natural disasters that could otherwise compromise your business.

  1. Cloud-Based

Utilizing a reliable internet connection, cloud-based services automatically back up data from your local systems to remote servers over secure, encrypted connections. Depending on the options selected and how they are configured, some cloud-based backup solutions can also be programmed to save a second copy of data to a local data repository. This gives a company the best of both worlds (on-premise and offsite through the cloud) and provides peace of mind that all of your digital data is safe and available in case anything happens to your computers.

Which of These Backup Solutions Is Right for You?

On-PremiseOffsiteCloud-Based
System RequirementsBackup host computer, backup software, external hard drive(s), tapes, or other electronic mediaBackup host computer, backup software, removable mediaSoftware subscription, reliable internet connection
Costs/FeesHigher initial out-of-pocket cost for backup software and backup mediaHigher initial out-of-pocket cost for backup software and removable backup media; Occasional purchases of additional removable media (depending on retention policy)Monthly fee varies based on number of machines to backup and amount of data
Time to ManageAfter initial setup, the system is programmed to back up files automatically but user monitoring is required to audit processManual backups can be performed anytimeAfter initial setup, the system is programmed to back up files automatically; Full monitoring available
Data AccessibilityOn-premise onlyMust be retrieved from offsite locationAvailable via secure credentials anywhere internet connection is available
Data EncryptionLimited by hardware and softwareLimited by hardware and softwareFull data encryption
SynchronizationCan be programmed to execute backups frequently — hourly, daily, weekly, etc.None; Remote media transfers handled manuallyCan be programmed to execute backups frequently —continually (in some cases), hourly, daily, weekly, etc.
Risk/LiabilitySingle location point of failureRemovable media could be lost, stolen, or dropped/corrupted in transitRetrieval of data unavailable during internet outages (unless local copy also configured)

At Anderson Technologies, the backup solution we most frequently recommend is a cloud-based solution that has the ability to perform a “dual-destination” backup. Clients have on-premise recovery options as well as cloud recovery in the case of complete office loss due to fire, flood, or other natural disasters.

If you’d like to consult with one of our specialists about your backup system needs, please call us at 314.394.3001 or send an email to sales@andersontech.com.

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