EZBackup Comparison


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EZBackup Comparison

Any backup method is good only if it's actually used, regularly. Here's a quick comparison of the advantages of different methods of backing up.

Backup Method	Highest Security?	Easy Set-Up?	Automatic Backup?	Instant Restore of Files?	Cost	What You Need
Online Backup	YES Extremely secure - offsite, redundancy	YES 5 minutes - very quick & easy	YES If connected to the Internet	YES If you have access to the Internet; can roll back to prior versions	VARIES Monthly Charge based on quantity	Access to Internet, preferably fast (Broadband)
Backup to Network	DEPENDS on network backup procedures	DEPENDS Purchase & install software, set up network space	YES With backup software	YES If access to network not lost	LOW COST None to user (cost to company varies)	Access and rights to a network, backup software
Extra Hard Drive	DEPENDS on where you store hard drive	DEPENDS Purchase & install software & hardware, set up procedures	YES If scheduled with backup software	YES If hard drive is at hand and up-to-date	VARIES Purchase of hardware & software	Hard drive, backup software
Floppy, Zip, CD or other disk format	DEPENDS on where you store disks	DEPENDS Purchase & install software & hardware, set up procedures	NO Need to manage disks, even with backup software	YES If disks are at hand and up-to-date	VARIES Purchase of hardware & software	Disks and disk drive (eg Zip or Jazz drive), backup software

Best Practices for BackUp

Store a copy off-site - Make sure at least one recent copy of your files is stored off-site or apart from your notebook. This is to minimize the chance that your notebook and backup are damaged or lost in the same way. For example, if your backup is on an extra hard drive and you carry them both in your briefcase, which is then stolen, your backup is of no use to you.
Follow a rigorous schedule - Use backup software or services that follow a rigorous backup schedule. Don't try to maintain a schedule yourself.