FLASH STORAGE FOR ANY APPLICATION

There are many reasons you may need storage backup. It doesn’t matter whether you are trying to back up your major presentation, customer database, email files, or family photos. Data loss is real, even when you have good protection.

Backup Best Practices

Redundancy is the key to a good plan! You want to ensure you have a duplicate version of the files you wish to store, with three copies being ideal. You want to make sure the files you want to be saved are on different devices so recovery is more likely to be possible. Automating the process on a regular schedule is another way to maximize the recovery potential. If the data is sensitive or if compliance regulations apply, encryption should also be part of your backup planning.

Things to Consider

There are many aspects to consider when choosing your data backup storage solution. First, consider if the choice is compatible with all other systems you are using. Another key indicator is affordability. The cost must work in your budget AND have the right features. Is the option you are considering easy to use with the right amount of storage memory? It’s also important to note if the choice has adequate security based on the type of files you need to back up. How will adding this option affect overall performance on your network, system, and devices? All these factors can impact the efficiency and effectiveness of your storage solutions.

Backup Choices

So if it is so important and relatively easy to do, what are your choices? Cloud storage has matured and many businesses with a high need to secure their data files opt for this type of data storage. Although there is generally a recurring cost, these services are often good for synchronization and automation, security, and recovery processes. This makes it easier to retrieve files and access them when you are not at your home-base device.

External hard drives are another option. This generally involves a one-time, cost-effective option, and storage devices often have a range of storage options. However, with easy access to your file storage devices, they can be lost, damaged, or stolen. They also have limited space so you may need multiple devices if you need to back up a lot of data. It is important with this approach to manually take care of backing up your data, so making a good storage system is still quite important.

Other online computer storage options are also available, especially if you have a large amount of data to store. Flash storage solutions are becoming more popular, and some businesses are moved to all-flash storage arrays, which can be costly but super effective and efficient. Others are moving to hybrid flash storage arrays, which balance your needs for capacity and speed while keeping costs relatively low, making it a solid choice for your needs.

Your files need to be kept safe and accessible, no matter what comes your way. Let AC&NC help you! Contact us at AC&NC to discuss your backup needs, with hardware, software, and cloud, and we will work with you to plan for solid online computer backups!