Network Backup
Network backup tools and software are essential to the survival of businesses today. Any network without a backup is an exposed network. Hackers, viruses, Trojans and Internet worms are just a few of the perils that can exploit a company without a solid network backup plan in place. Every machine that stores critical data on a network needs to be backed up.
Most network engineers agree that data backup begins locally but should also extend to an offsite location. A network-based backup is useless if the entire network is destroyed by fire, flood or other disaster. For this reason, many engineers incorporate online backup as a supplement to their network backup regimen.
While there are many network backup software applications to choose from, the features and functionality among them can vary greatly. Likewise, the restore capabilities of each product can vary, with each variance translating into differences in retention, storage, and restore capabilities. When choosing a network backup product it is critical to examine both sides of the backup/restore equation.
Online backup software can be positioned to augment network backup activities, providing the much-needed layer of security that an offsite copy of critical data provides. Ad-hoc restores of small data sets are also exponentially easier with online backup software as compared to network backup products. Even with the best network backup software, redundancy is a key element to success - especially in a disaster recovery scenario.
If your plans call for an analysis of network backup procedures, Remote Backup Systems is available to assist you in that effort. Having helped thousands of companies launch successful online backup programs, we are experts in the area of data management and protection. | 
