Putting together an almost fool-proof backup plan

They also have an automated system that synchronises the content of the NAS with an off-site storage provider every 24 hours (around 100GB) using the always-on broadband line. The off-site storage provider has two mirrored data centers and uses military grade 128-bit AES encryption. An automatic file backup application was also supplied.

The firm also archives its files more than two years by compressing, encrypting and uploading them to two separate web hosters on two separate continents. These files can then be accessed anytime, anywhere.

The employees are also encouraged to backup any non-vital data information (e.g favorites, rules, cookies etc) to their own personal email addresses or to their personal storage devices (USB Drive or Mobile phone).

As you might already have noticed, there are a few weak points in the above backup plan. What if the broadband line does not work? What if a power surge affects the Network Attached Storage? or what if a disgruntled employee decides to delete all files on the server? No plan is perfect, but at least this company has one.


Conclusion
If you do not have a Backup plan or were planning to have one soon, don’t put it off anymore. Getting a backup plan together will take half a day at most and that includes any rehearsal. If you already have a backup plan, then doing regular drills will make sure that the plan is water tight and that your staff is ready.