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REMOTE BACKUP
» FAQ'S
What if we already
have a tape backup system?
Using a tape
backup system and an off-site backup
system offers the best of both worlds.
Critical files, like billing, customer
contact files and databases can be kept
remotely. While, the tape system can be
used to create a full backup of the
entire system once or twice a month,
instead of on a daily basis. The tapes
and drive will last longer and require
less maintenance. The remote system can
provide a quick and easy way to retrieve
critical files and databases without the
hassle of searching through tapes.
What if we already
have a Zip drive?
Frankly, we believe that it is not
optimal for most users to use a zip or
other removable disk media for backup.
Our backup service is completely
automated and has the required file
redundancy to protect important data.
The only safe way to use a zip drive for
backup is to have three disks and make
the same backup three times. That way
when one of the disks fails you are
still protected.
How long will a Tech911 backup take?
Offices with high-speed internet
connections should find this service
comparable with tape drives. Dial up
users will be able to do incremental
backups in thirty to sixty minutes. The
initial backup can take several nights
to complete. We recommend backing up the
most important files first and then
selecting other files as the backup
progresses. Or, the initial backup can
be run over the weekend. Also, we can
come to your office and make the initial
backup of your system.
Onsite, Offsite - What's The
Difference?
Basically, our backups work like regular
tape backups, with one important
difference. Instead of sending backups
to a tape drive or other media attached
to the computer being backed up, our
backups send encrypted file data over
the internet to a computer file storage
system safely off-site.
This usually happens at night while your
business is closed and nobody is using
the computers. It's completely
automatic. In fact, you may forget it's
working every night.
Why Are Backups By Tech911 Considered
More Beneficial?
The data is immediately stored
off-site using an automated backup
system. Also, only an internet
connection is needed. Completely
eliminating the need for expensive
backup equipment and media. And, since
the system is automated, manual labor is
eliminated.
How Secure Are Backups
By Tech911?
Very. All files are encrypted using
Blowfish or DES encryption which is
selected by the user with their own
personal encryption code which is only
known by the user of the system.
Blowfish encryption has never been
broken by a hacker. DES is used by the
federal banking system.
What is encryption?
Encryption is basically a mathematical
formula that scrambles a data file. And
the only way to unscramble it is with
the encryption code.
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