subject: A Discussion On Data Backup Support Strategy [print this page] Data backup is an extremely important aspect of data security. It is extremely important for any user to have a good data backup support planned in advance. People generally dont take measures until they are hit by the disaster. However, by then, its already too late. You may now think that your data is safe in that system. What if your system crashes suddenly? What if someone hacks into your system and deletes everything? What if you delete the data accidentally? These things can happen to anybody and these always happen accidentally. No one will inform you beforehand to buckle up in time for an expected data loss. Recovering lost data is an onerous task. There are also scenarios when it wont be possible to recover your data at all. Think about the fiasco you will suffer from, if such a thing happens. Therefore, it is better to take data backup support measures beforehand. Because, in case of data security, prevention is always better than cure.
Data backup support is always an added buffer against virus attacks or fading hard drives. It will save your costs and relieve you from the hazards of data recovery.
A competent data backup support begins with proper planning. Firstly, you should choose a proper area for storing your backup. Choose the external storage component that is most suitable for you. Please avoid storing your backup in areas like basement or places that is protected by sprinklers. The physical location for storing your backup should also be appropriate. Generally, online data backup support is most recommended. Even if the USB or external hard drive is damaged for some reason, you will not lose all your data permanently.
Secondly, include data backup tasks in your normal schedule. This becomes more important when the data is critical for your personal or work life. Besides, never delegate your data backup tasks to anyone else. Execute the data backup task yourself. The frequency of the backing up task in your schedule is proportional to the frequency with which your data is altered or updated. Daily backup may not be an optimal solution if you alter your data weekly. However, if you have sensitive data that is getting updated every hour, then you need to backup the data several times in a day.
Please note that ideally you should have three different backups to your data. Such incremental backup acts as an added buffer against accidental data loss.
