Posts Tagged ‘long term data storage’

Why should I backup to “the cloud” – I’d prefer to have my data at home!

Thursday, January 14th, 2010

The best way to protect your data is to have one copy at home and (at least) one copy elsewhere.

When you only backup to a disk at home, or a DVD, and you leave it next to your computer, in case of fire or theft of your machine – then you have lost both the machine, and the backup.

If you backup over to the internet (into the cloud) then you can be sure that there’s always a copy of your data in case disaster strikes.

Why should I backup my data?

Wednesday, January 13th, 2010

Do you have home insurance?  Of course you do.  You’d be in big trouble if your house burned down and you lost all your stuff.  You have home insurance to replace your furniture, clothes, in case of something happening to your house.

Data backup is just like home insurance – it means you can get your data back in case something happens to your computer.  Imagine that someone steals your laptop.  Sure, you can buy a new laptop – but it won’t have your CV, the photos from your trip to Paris, or the film of little Timmy’s first steps, will it?

Amazon web services to garantee your backup

Tuesday, November 17th, 2009

77backup uses Amazon web services

77backup uses Amazon web services

77Backup works with amazon web services to store your encrypted backup data. Since 1996, we’ve been working with the Amazon people (with Altexa and now with 77backup)

Basically, your data is stored on seven separated servers (that’s the cloud) that are designed for 99.99 % availability… By choosing amazon as a provider, 77backup guarantees you the stability and security of a large and respected company.

When choosing 77backup/altexa, You can be sure that your data will always be available for restore at anytime.

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