Preparing for The Worst – Why Your Business Needs Backup Servers
NEW YORK (PRWEB) June 25, 2018 -- Choosing the best backup service for your business’ needs will depend on the organization’s unique data management requirements. ETech 7, a leading managed backup service provider in Manhattan, stresses that there is no one-size-fits-all approach in choosing a backup plan and that businesses should understand how important backup servers are.
“Without at least one off-site backup server, it is highly possible for a company to lose all its data – no matter how “well-oiled” its machines are,” says Emil Isanov, CEO, ETech 7. “Nowadays, data is king. Businesses could not afford to have their private data breached, lost, or compromised in any way.”
Protection Beyond Anti-Virus
According to Gemalto, a world leader in digital security, almost two billion records around the world were lost or stolen through cyberattacks in the first half of 2017. “Just because you have an anti-virus installed doesn’t mean you’re completely immune to attack,” says Isanov. Isanov further suggests that in addition to installing a reliable anti-virus program, users must be careful not to click certain websites or applications – a common way with which malware is spread. “Familiarity is key, having the most basic know-how and the “eye” to distinguish sketchy websites could already save you from a lot of grief. Prevention is better than cure.”
Meanwhile, hackers have been known to embed malicious code in software they hope victims will click. “An anti-virus might locate this bug when it scans your drive, but this could happen after the damage is already done,” Isanov explains.
While anti-viruses are still necessary, a business must build other layers of protection around its digital resources. Backing up data on a regular basis is a basic key to avoiding a complete meltdown scenario that requires rebuilding from scratch. Knowing that data is backed up in multiple places allows managers to focus on other business priorities.
“Most business owners would rather spend their time expanding their business, nurturing their leads, and taking care of their clients rather than worry about what a blue screen of death is. They have so many other stuff to think about – and that’s where ETech 7 comes in,” says Isanov.
Make Downtime a Thing of the Past
Nothing is more important to a business than business continuity. One common solution to network disruptions is having copies of your important files and applications in an alternate server. The main function of backup servers is to be able to mitigate the risk of losing data, minimize downtime, speed-up recovery in case of a disaster, and secure and protect sensitive data. Regardless of business size, businesses could not afford even an hour of downtime – backup servers help businesses implement a measurable continuity plan that ensures that data and other sensitive information are secure.
“It’s a pretty simple solution – when an IT team needs to conduct maintenance, instead of interrupting business operations, technicians can just work while all the departments shift to a backup server,” says Isanov. “Also, backup servers provide a useful platform when technicians need to test software without interrupting business activity.”
Furthermore, a backup server also provides instant access to files and applications when the main server experiences a slowdown or power failure. Using the cloud for backup servers has become a reliable solution for businesses that need to access data immediately following a hardware shutdown or a disaster. Quality managed IT services providers can make multiple backups of servers without taking up much physical space through virtualization. These IT consulting firms also use multiple layers of security to ensure a client’s data protection.
“Business continuity has become a priority concern across all industries – with regular data backups also becoming an important task for IT teams. Using the cloud for backup servers is an effective solution as it allows for off-site storage, as most reputable cloud providers have reliable uptime,” concludes Isanov.
For more information about managed cloud backup, IT support, and managed IT services, visit http://www.etech7.com.
Andro Yuson, ETech 7, http://www.etech7.com, +1 (212) 997-1202, [email protected]
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