Don't forget this safety tech measure.
Like everyone else, Lingo Networks is operating within all the new safety guidelines and navigating this new way of doing business.
With more people than ever using the internet and working remotely, there’s another safety measure everyone needs to have in place - data backup!
Most people can relate to the sinking feeling of realizing that an important document, report, or file is lost for good - now apply that feeling to important data for your entire business.
The good news is, when it comes to data backup, there are two options for mass data storage for your business - physical data vaults onsite or storing data in the cloud.
A physical data vault is an onsite solution, consisting of multiple storage drives set up to essentially make one giant storage pool. Think of this as a much bigger version of your computer’s hard drive.
Onsite backups are good because they are secure and easy to use. If you need to store large files somewhere, these data vaults can hold them. Plus, they are onsite, so you can always go back to get this data at a later time if you need it. They can be especially useful if you deal with large quantities of video footage.
Keep in mind; there’s no one way to set up your physical data vault. It’s based on user preference.
Here’s an easy breakdown of the pros and cons of a physical data vault.
Pros:
Relatively cheap to implement into an already existing network, you need physical media, or can buy a hosted drive caddy to set up a storage pool
Data is onsite, in a local area network.
Greater privacy of data, combined with strong network security
Drives can be encrypted, so if they are stolen or need discarding, that data is secure.
You can access files provided the local area network stays intact, and staff is onsite.
Cons:
You need the expertise of IT professionals usually to set up and maintain the storage pool, as well as who can have access.
In a massive physical drive failure, depending on configuration, some, if not all, data can be lost without any chance of recovery.
Drives need to be exchanged every so often to mitigate drive failure, hot swappable drives will need to be installed, and the system configured as such to accept them.
If onsite, a redundant backup solution will need to be made, such as an offsite storage pool, mirrored between the two.
Sometimes file permissions can be tricky to set for those who need access to certain files and folders.
Don't wait to implement a backup solution. Invest in saving your data now.
