data backup
Managing the Risks of Cloud Storage When managing and storing information, the cloud is a reasonable place to do that, but you need to realize that, as with a personal computer or any other device, it needs to have a backup (or more than one, for important things). Luckily, there are several ways to make local backup copies of critical data. |
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Just How Persistent Are Your Cloud Bits, Anyway? Have you ever wondered what happens to your data if you cancel services with your cloud service provider? Is the data really gone, or does it persist? Beth Cohen looks at the common data backup and disposal practices and how various backup practices can affect the outcome. |
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What Is Driving the Growth of Cloud Storage? Have you ever wondered what is really driving the widespread adoption of cloud services? It turns out that while everyone has been hyping the latest PaaS or IaaS platform, the real growth in cloud usage has been boring old storage—both in the consumer and business market segments. |
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Why Techies Should Watch Their Backups Backing up your work isn’t the sexiest topic on the block, but if it’s not done correctly, it can cost you time, money, your job, or your professional reputation. Eric Bloom details important things to consider regarding backing up your work. |