Online Backup VS Tape Backup

Online backup is rapidly replacing tape as the preferred method for backup as it solves a number of problems inherent in a tape backup system:

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Disadvantages of Tape

  •    Someone has to remember to undertake the backup and if necessary take the tapes offsite

  •    If a restore is required, it can be time consuming and costly to retrieve tapes stored offsite

  •    Backup tapes should be replaced each year

  •    A test restore of all tapes should be undertaken on a monthly basis. This can be both costly and time consuming

  •    The backup may not be encrypted and if lost will allow anyone access to the data

  •    'Up to 50% of tape recovery attempts fail'

       - source Gartner Group
   
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Online backup overcomes these problems and offers a range of features and benefits that make it the most effective method for protecting data:

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Advantages of Online Backup

  •    Easy set up via a simple software download

  •    No need for additional hardware, backup tapes or
    labour resources

  •    Rapid data restore reduces downtime

  •    Fast incremental backups

  •    Data compression and encryption for secure, rapid transmission

  •    Fully automated and intelligent software that eliminates human error

  •    Automated scheduled backups

  •    Access to backup data from any internet enabled computer

  •    Ideal for backing up PCs, laptops and servers at multiple sites or for remote workers

  •    Delivers 'best practice' data backup
   
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For further information please contact RISC Group IT Solutions on 0844 842 0100 or email us information@risc-group.com

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