So, how important are endpoint backup and archive to your company? What are the implications of losing all the important data and documents stored on your servers? Well, to put it simply, data loss can lead to severe financial losses; not only for the business but for every user as well, who access your files on their machines.
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Cloud Storage Technology:
Fortunately, cloud storage technology provides some options to deal with this issue. Depending upon the nature and volume of your business (or individual file storage requirements) cloud storage can be elastic, enabling you to increase or decrease storage as required. You can store your files on-demand in a cloud storage facility that charges you per GB of storage. Or, you can use a pay-as-you-go model where your business is charged on a month-to-month basis for unlimited amounts of cloud storage. One option that appeals most to most businesses is the pay-as-you-go model, which is cost-effective and convenient, especially for small businesses with limited data storage requirements.
Methods to Resolve Backup Issues:
Apart from these two main cloud storage models, there are several other models available that help you deal with backup issues. The ‘attached’ storage option enables you to access your files from another computer on the internet without having to store them on your local hard drive. The internet connection needed to access files on this type of cloud storage is free, whereas, in the case of an attached hard drive, you would need to rent your own data storage device. The ‘cloud trail’ method is another method that lets you backup important files to a remote location, as long as you’re physically connected to the system. This works well if you need to recover a critical document, but not if you need to store files in a data center that is off-site and inaccessible.
