Online data backup is the service that provides users an online system for backing up and storing computer data. Online data storage companies offer a service that allows users to backup any data they want over the internet.
Online data backup is often built around a client software program, which runs on schedule once a day or week depending upon the user’s requirements. High-end LAN-based data backup systems offer services such as real time file replication and open file backup. Online data companies provide simple, automated and secure method of protecting crucial data. It is aimed at individuals who have simple data such as music files, pictures etc. and businesses with complex databases like Microsoft Access and SQL etc.
Online data backup offers the following advantages:
- It is hassle free, the backup process runs automatically
- It minimises your downtime in case of data loss and restores your files faster.
- With online data backup, you eliminate the costs of buying tape and zip drives
- Online data backup supports multiple file versions that allow earlier work to be recovered.
- In online data backup, only changes are sent that result in efficient and non- disruptive backup.
- You can protect your PCs, laptops, network data and system files with one solution.
Open file backup
The ability to back up files which are extensively used, including Outlook information and SQL databases. This service allows IT administrators to run a back up at any point in time.
Multi-platform
A multi-platform backup service supports backups from multiple platforms including Window, Macintosh, Linux / UNIX.
