First, let’s look at what are online backup services? It’s also called remote backup and it’s an off-site storage that will backup files or hard drives. Remote backup is useful in the event of catastrophic crashes, fire, theft, flood, etc. This service uses a high-speed internet connection that frequently backs up your data at an off-site location. Privacy and security issues are protected with passwords and encryption. There are many companies to choose from and the prices vary. If you are on the fence about remote backup here are some pros and cons to help with your decision.
Pros
Remote backup is separate from your servers. This is the best advantage of online backup. You will have access to your data at any time. This leads to the next pro. You have access from anywhere at any time as long as you have an internet connection. You will be able to restore data even if you’re not at your office. You can still configure the backup to happen at a specific time of day or night or a continuous backup. The choice is up to you and what works best for your office. You can even decide what files will be backed up.
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Cons
Because of the amount of information, the transfer time is huge, even if you transfer in small increments. So if you have dial-up it could take you years to transfer data. This is no exaggeration. It’s not dial-up friendly. Also, what happens if the company you are using suddenly goes out of business? It could happen. Make sure your transfers are encrypted, not every company offers this option, check before committing.
