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Ex 2.2.1.5 - Understand the benefits of online file storage: convenient access, ability to share files |
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| OFF SITE BACKUP | ||
| As has already been discussed previously it is very
important for businesses to make backup copies of their data to ensure
that should the original data become corrupted replacement data can be
used. Consider this though - a fire burns down the office.
Backup data on disks or tapes are likely to go up in smoke with the
original data media. This is the main reason why many businesses use "off
site" storage. That is, data is stored at an alternate location
to the original data. Numerous businesses specialise in providing off site backup data storage to large corporations likes banks and airlines. Data can be backed up to magnetic tape at the end of each working day and then despatched to the data warehouse. Alternatively, online solutions are now available with data sent over the Internet and backed up to tape or better still hard disk. Different levels of security are available with the more sensitive data even being stored in remote locations or within vaults or both. Some companies as well as offering off site storage are also able to offer full network resources so that companies can temporarily re-locate and continue their business whilst their bombed or fired burned offices are rebuilt. Data is vital in the information age. Companies can only function if they have full access to all their data. Downtimes of even a few hours can be seriously damaging to a companies image and customers will go elsewhere. Having access to backup data in a remote location ensures that should the worst happen the company can still function. |
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| FURTHER INFORMATION | ||
| To read further information about the topic(s) discussed in this exercise try visiting the following web site(s): www.hp.co.uk - Storage Devices |
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