What’s so Important About an Online Backup?

Backing up your data is one of those things that most people agree with in theory, but far fewer actually take the concrete steps to put such fail-safes into action. In domestic environments, many people take the attitude that ‘it’ll never happen to them’, and so they never get round to backing up any of their documents; except perhaps the very important few. However, in a business environment, a single instance where you lose your data can be nothing short of a catastrophe.

Because of this, some form of backup is virtually essential; you’re really playing with fire if you don’t sort out such a system. Whilst there is always the option of saving important files onto a device like an external hard drive, a far better way to go about things is to implement an online backup instead.

Why is it so effective?

An online backup stores all of your vital documents in an off-site server location; this means that it stays intact even if your premises are burgled, and a server is far less likely to be damaged than a physical hard drive is. The location of an off-site server is always very secure, and at Tristar IT our own online backup ensures that the latest version of your documents is always retained; removing the possibility of any discrepancies between versions.

You also won’t need to perform any manual steps with an online backup, as the process will be conducted automatically, so it can’t be neglected by accident. Because you can also choose to store your work in an encrypted format, there is even less chance of anyone else being able to access your files. No system is totally watertight, but an online backup really is as close as it gets.

What actually needs to be done?

The set-up process is very simple. When you come to us, we’ll simply conduct an initial assessment of all your data, and will then load that onto our own servers. These servers are situated within our secure data centre, so you won’t be hassled or need to temporarily deactivate your own machines. After this, we’ll come and install a package featuring remote backup software onto your computers. This is how the correct status of your data will be maintained, and at this point you can even specify whether you want a specific type of backup, and also when you’d prefer the regular backup to take place. We’re aware that not every time is convenient, so in this way you gain all of the advantages, without any attached drawbacks.

At Tristar, we offer professional IT support in London, and our customer focused approach is dedicated to bringing you the ideal IT support. We’re fast, efficient and reliable, so if you don’t yet have an online backup in place then you don’t have to wait a moment longer without starting the process. It may well never happen to you, but if it does, it’s far better to be safe than sorry. Contact our team now to discuss your situation.