Does your business have a dedicated data backup and disaster recovery system? It\u2019s one of the most critical parts of managing a business, yet some don\u2019t have a plan in the event of the worst. If your organization were to suddenly lose a significant portion of its data, would it be able to continue functioning as needed? With a data backup and disaster recovery solution, you won\u2019t be dealing in the realm of \u201cwhat if,\u201d and instead focus on \u201cwhen\u201d you experience a data loss incident.<\/p>\n
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Traditionally, tape backup has been the go-to solution for small businesses. Tape backup is the process of storing data on magnetic tape, and at one time was considered the most prominent type of backup in the business world. However, tape has its own set of inconveniences that can hinder operations in times of disaster.<\/p>\n
The number one reason to not use tape is that it\u2019s not automatic. One of your employees has to set the backup at the end of each work day so that it can run. Furthermore, when it comes time to activate the backup, it must be performed manually as well. This means that even the slightest amount of user error could completely demolish any chances of your recovering from a data disaster.<\/p>\n
The second biggest reason to not use tape is that it doesn\u2019t take a full backup of your data. At the most, it only captures data that has been changed over the past 24 hours. The reason for this is because the data backup can only be performed once a day. Due to the immense strain placed on your network, a tape backup is generally reserved for after-hour implementation, so up to 24 hours of data could potentially be lost in the event of a disaster.<\/p>\n
The third and final reason why you shouldn\u2019t implement tape is that it takes considerably longer to restore from in the event of a data loss incident. Tape backup can take several hours to restore, and that\u2019s assuming that you still have an infrastructure and hardware capable of running your organization (let\u2019s face it–natural disasters like floods can damage more than just your building). This type of downtime can be an issue even for businesses that do have the required hardware to get back in business, as it\u2019s just more wasted time and resources that must be accounted for.<\/p>\n
A better solution for small businesses is an enterprise-level Backup and Disaster Recovery (BDR) solution from COMPANYNAME. BDR uses the cloud to perform data backups, which provides a significantly better system for getting back in the game following a critical loss incident. The cloud allows for faster restoration times, less downtime, and more complete data backups. The cloud utilizes snapshot-based data backup, which only updates the current backup if the files have been changed. These snapshots are taken every 15 minutes or so, significantly reducing the amount of data lost in the event of a data loss incident. It\u2019s truly the best way to go about protecting your organization from unforeseen threats.<\/p>\n
To get started with BDR, reach out to COMPANYNAME at PHONENUMBER.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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