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Backup Solutions 2011: Protecting Your Data

Learn about the various redundant file storage options and hardware and software solutions for backing up your data. From DVD and flash drives to second internal hard drives and USB external hard drives, explore the best options for your needs. Discover data backup and partition backup software, as well as off-site backup solutions like Laplink Carbonite and Rebit. Find the right solution for your home PC or laptop and ensure the safety of your important files.

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Backup Solutions 2011: Protecting Your Data

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  1. Backup Solutions2011 Larry Stone

  2. Protecting Your Data • Redundant file storage options • Hardware options • Software options

  3. 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

  4. 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

  5. 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.

  6. In Conclusion • I was going to… • Choose the best option and get ‘er done!

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