Never lose data again - back up like the pros

There’s hardly a job today that doesn’t require a computer. This means that a vast amount of data is not only sent through the lines, but is also stored on the computers‘ hard drives. And what happens if the computer breaks down? Are all these important and sometimes highly sensitive data lost forever? Not if the data has been backed up in a suitable way. This is exactly why a regular backup is so important! We show you what is important.

Backup with the proven 3-2-1 rule

Customer data, but also photos, forms, passwords and programmes are gone when the PC is gone. This is not only annoying, but also dangerous. Because all kinds of illegal mischief can be done with such data. Once the data has fallen into the wrong hands, it is essential to protect it from further access. But how is that supposed to work if, for example, you don’t know your passwords or can no longer find the licence key for this or that programme?

The 3-2-1 rule established by security experts helps here

  1. All data should be available 3 times: On the PC (or notebook etc.) and on two other backup media.
  2. The backups should be stored on 2 different modern data carriers. For example, in a suitable cloud AND on an external hard drive.
  3. One of these storage media should always be kept encrypted off-site. This way, nothing is lost even in the event of a burglary.

Recovery tools and more: important backup programmes

There are many good tools that can be used to back up, transfer and even restore data . These include

  • Especially for SMEs (small and medium-sized enterprises), the Genie Backup Manager has proven itself. It is suitable both for backing up data and for restoring lost data.
  • The EaseUS Data Recovery Wizard is able to recover deleted data. It doesn’t matter whether the data was accidentally deleted or fell victim to a hardware error or even a virus. The tool is compatible with FAT file systems, which means that files from memory cards or USB sticks can also be rescued and repaired.
  • With EaseUS Partition Recovery it is even possible to recover complete hard disk partitions.

Those who work with several computers are best served with the software PCmover is the best choice. The programme transfers programmes, settings and files from one computer to another without losing important system files. Even security and registry settings of multiple users are preserved.

Which data carriers are suitable for a professional backup?

The method used to back up data depends on how much data is involved, how long it is to be retained and at what intervals the backup is to take place. CD’s and DVD’s or Blu-Ray’s only have a limited storage volume and a limited life span. An external hard disk is much more suitable for backup. Even more suitable is an RDX removable hard disk that automatically creates a backup while the PC is in operation. In terms of backup, data backup via the network to NAS as well as via a cloud or an FTP server is becoming more and more established.

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