Five backup tips to prepare your business for the worst

Five backup tips to prepare your business for the worst was originally posted to Nimbus Computer Support

With the growth of computer services and smart technology within the business environment, SMEs are now storing a large amount of new data every day. Within the next 10 years, this data is expected to grow into the millions of terabytes. This data has now become business critical and an integral part in business process and management. So for every business, losing this data is a disaster. Data loss could potentially mean the business is unable to sustain productivity and meet demand. It could even be the difference between success and failure. Don't worry though - by following these five tips, you can ensure your business is prepared for the worst.

1. Back up regularly

Backups must be made regularly to ensure your data is protected. Start with a full backup of the system, followed by smaller, automatic backups at regular intervals. This saves drive space and decreases the time each backup takes.

2. Make sure you protect your whole system

Windows is complex and data, such as passwords, system settings, and applications are stored outside of files. Therefore find a backup solution that backs up the entire system, so all your data is safe.

3. Backup in the cloud

it is always important to back your data up twice, on your hard disk as well as in the cloud. When data is stored in the cloud, you can restore anytime, anywhere and on any device. With only a few clicks, everything is safe and easily recovered.

4. Run a test

Disaster can strike at any time. That’s why it's very important to test your backup. Testing the backup is important to ensure it really worked and no unknown issues occurred during the backup process.

5. Backup before installation

Ensure your system is backed up before installing any new programme, driver or update. By doing this, you're protecting your system and saving your important data. By following these tips, your business can potentially avoid the pitfalls of data loss, ensuring your key data is recoverable in the worst case scenario and available to access anywhere, at any time. We can help you out with your backups, speak to Nimbus CS.