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Backup Solutions2011
Larry Stone
Protecting Your Data
Redundant file storage options
Hardware options
Software options
Hardware Options
DVD Not suited for frequent backup, good for
permanent storage to clear hard drive space. Flash drive Good, hold up to 16 Gigs but a little more buys
a large USB external drive 2nd internal HD Good but not portable, can’t backup 2nd PC or
laptop USB external HD Best local choice, portable
Software Options Data Backup & Partition Backup Data backup utility built-in to XP, Vista, and
Windows 7 Available on the setup CD for addition to XP Home Many good commercial programs, Acronis, Norton
Ghost, others Most external drives include software Free Microsoft SyncToy manual application, may be
scheduled Built-in to Vista and Windows 7 Off site backup such as Laplink Carbonite, secure
but requires fast broadband Internet access My current favorite Rebit, simple and automatic
Other options
RAID systems (mirrored drives) not well suited to home PCs
Drive cloning can be used but better for upgrading
Active third party online suited for critical business data.
In Conclusion
I was going to…
Choose the best option and get ‘er done!
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