Backup Strategies
Backup strategies represent the actions of duplicating/copying virtual or physical files and documents into secondary data files that function as a security or a bank to preserve these files. As such, back up strategies are crucial in ensuring that the user does not lose original documents or files since the data will eventually be restores. IT experts and officers in any organization recognize the need to backup data containing pertinent information about the company’s operations (Hutchinson et al., 2019). The most common backup strategies include using external hard drives and network storage.
- External hard Drives. External hard drives have been in use for a long time now and have played a huge role in helping users back up their data. The drives comprise of various shapes, storage capacities, and sizes. However, they function similarly and may have software that is compatible with windows. External hard drives have proven effective and convenient in backing up large volumes of data (Ofek et al., 2012).
- Network storage. Modern businesses are increasingly using network storage, including NAS (Network-attached Storage), to backup crucial data. The method is effective since it allows companies to secure data for all their computers, rather than purchasing several hard discs for all the computers (Ueno et al., 2019).
- Cloud Backup strategies. These strategies involve a user sending copies of the documents or files over the internet to an offsite server. Cloud Backup strategies increase accessibility and retrieval of data since it can be accessed and retrieved anywhere anytime as long as the users’ computers are connected to the internet (Hutchinson et al., 2019).