Finding the right backup method is best: Four ways your data is Safe

When you make a recovery disk to backup those files on your computer, how is the best way to save that computer data? Should you simply stick in your USB flash drive or data disk and hope everything is safe. Believe it or not, this may not be the best method to ensure all that sensitive data is secure and safe. It’s called an unstructured backup. However, it may not be the best approach if you are looking to retrieve the highest percentage of recovered data possible. Do you have a better advantage with a full backup and several incremental  backups? A full backup allows you to save several copies in other locations. It is helpful if something happens to a computer and you cannot access the machine’s hard drive or operating system.

What if you want to only back up your computer when you make changes to the hardware and software? A differential backup may be a great choice for large and  small companies who do not want to spend a large sum of money backing up the entire drive. The downside to this type of backup may be the fact that no distinct recovery points are created. It may make it hard to tell which is the current result and which is a previous test. Even if you do decide to do a differential backup, you still must create a differential backup.

Dump backups and networks may help retrieve Files

If you have accidently erased files, they may be recovered  using a dump file backup. However, this type of backup is not the usual type of backup. All the files are “dumped” to the backup medium as is. You also have to restore the whole partition at one time in order to restore your computer to its previous state. You may also use an image when saving a dump backup.

Network backups are for large and small businesses as a secondary measure. If a business has its network hacked, a network backup can restore files to their original state. It may also help businesses keep customer information safe. It may also save business owners the heartbreak of having to pay extra for data recovery from a professional if the files are not easily retrievable by a network backup.

Are you ever accidently erased data at work before?  A business can protect their data to the best of their ability and preventing data loss may be worth the price. Did you know data recovery needed after the fact may cost the company more?  However, a pro may be able to retrieve a company’s much-needed data, quickly.