Comparison of Online Backup Solutions
There are various important factors to consider when comparing online backup services to protect your personal or business data. Technical details should be taken into account as well as the cost of the service.
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Background
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You'll find a wide range of online backup services from which to choose---from free services provided by various Internet companies to expensive, subscription-based services used by large businesses. Internet service providers sometimes offer online backup as part of their connectivity package.
The services usually use software installed on your computer or server to upload your data files to an off-site location, using your Internet connection.
Features
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The various backup services have different selections of technical features, such as the ability to schedule backups as required, keep a number of historical backups or keep backups in multiple physical locations. It is important to consider which features you need to meet your requirements.
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Restrictions
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Some free or cheap backup services are only intended for non-commercial use and therefore cannot be used by businesses. Some services may not include functionality required by businesses, such as the ability to backup data from corporate systems such as Microsoft Exchange or SQL Server. If you require these features you can expect to pay significantly more for your online backup solution.
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