subject: Identifying The Problem In Computer Reapir [print this page] It is always better to inculcate some good routine to avoid such crisis. In the following paragraphs, we would examine and analyze the methods used in modern day data protection that the computer support cannot resolve in the event of a crash. Backing up data on a CD, DVD or even a memory stick is not practicable. The media may be lost or damaged in the hour of need. All efforts would be a sheer waste of time and patience. There are a myriad of options available today and awareness about these avenues can save many sleepless nights.
Cloud storage is gaining popularity and reliability when it comes to data storage. The term cloud storage may sound as if it is related to weather system or storm formations. In actuality, it refers to saving data to an off-site storage system maintained by a third party. In simpler words, instead of storing the data in the hard drive or other local storage device, data is stored on a remote database over the internet. Connection between the user and data is achieved from anywhere over the internet.
Data on cloud storage is secure and on the surface, it has several advantages over traditional data storage. Since data is accessed over the internet, one need not carry any physical storage device, and face the risk of losing it while traveling! Neither does he have to use the same computer while retrieving the data nor does he have to carry his laptop while traveling. Moreover, one can even allow other people to access the data, turning a personal project into a collaborative effort.
Cloud storage systems rely on hundreds of data servers. As computers require maintenance, it is important to store the same information on multiple machines. Most systems store the same data on servers that use different power supplies. That way, clients can access their data even if one power supply fails. This is the digital age variation of "do not put all your eggs in the same basket".
Google Docs allow uploading of documents, spreadsheets, and presentations to Google's data servers. Web e-mail providers such as Gmail, Hotmail and Yahoo Mail store e-mail messages on their own servers. Flickr and Picasa host millions of digital photographs. YouTube hosts millions of user-uploaded video files. Web site hosting companies like StartLogic, Hostmonster and GoDaddy store the files and data for client web sites. Services like Xdrive, Media ax and Strong space offer storage space for any kind of digital data.
