METHOD OF BACKING UP DATA.
Data backup is the most important is because to protect the business data, it is part of running a business. A business can be more prepared with having data backup systems in place.
There are many types of backing up data, such as:
- Cloud backup
- External hard disk
- USB Flash Drive
CLOUD BACKUP
Cloud Backup refers to backing up data to a remote, cloud-based server. Cloud backup data is stored in and accessible from several distributed and connected resources that comprise a cloud.
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| Diagram 1: Cloud Backup |
There are
plenty of third party cloud storage options around with big names, which is
free, paid or free with paid extras, such as:
- iCloud
- Dropbox
- Google drive
- OneDrive
ICLOUD
iCloud securely
stores your photos, videos, documents, music, apps and more. It can make you
easily share photos, calendars, locations and more with friends and family.
iCloud is used for Apple brand only. When you sign in to iCloud on your other
devices and computers using the same Apple ID.
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| Diagram 2: ICLOUD |
Advantages of ICloud:
- Simple and easy to use
- Simple access to your data
- Unlimited storage capability
Disadvantages of ICloud:
- Slow transfer of large files
- Need to have internet connection
- Not all files are included in iCloud Backup
DROPBOX
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| Diagram 3: Dropbox |
Advantages of Dropbox:
·
Good amount of storage space.
·
Easy to use.
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Share files using Dropbox
Disadvantages of Dropbox:
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Can’t upload folders directly to its
web app.
·
No secure encryption when data is at
rest.
GOOGLE DRIVE
Google drive is
one of the biggest advantages of having a google account. When we sign up
google account we will get 15 GB of free storage and it integrates with Gmail,
google photos and Google’s productivity apps, enabling to edit documents, save
and share files and backup pictures directly to the cloud.
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| Diagram 4: Google Drive |
OneDrive
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| Diagram 5: OneDrive |
Advantages
of OneDrive:
- Free Storage – 15GB of free storage as well as the chance to earn extra free storage space.
- Easy organization – can store any kind of file on OneDrive be it photos, video, and documents and then access them from any of your windows PCs or mobile devices.
Disadvantages
of OneDrive:
- Limited document size support – Microsoft does not support files over 15GB in OneDrive
- Limited offline access
EXTERNAL HARD DISK
An external
hard drive is a portable storage device that can be attached to a computer
through a USB or FireWire connection or wirelessly. It typically has high
storage capacities and are often used to backup computers or serve as a network
drive.
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| Diagram 6: External Hard Disk |
Advantages
of External Hard Disk:
- Low cost and convenience of setup
- Large capacity
- The ability to be disconnected or turned off when a backup is not in progress – which prevent them from being infected by viruses, spyware and others
Disadvantages
of External Hard Disk
- Most external hard disk have no password
- The same data loss as internal drives
- File versioning is difficult to set up on external hard drives
USB FLASH DRIVE
USB flash
drive also known as pen drive, it is a plug and play portable storage device
that uses flash memory and is lightweight enough to attach to a keychain. It can
store important documents and data backups, carry favorite setting or
applications. The minimum size of a USB flash drive capacity is 2 GB and the maximum
capacity is 512GB.
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| Diagram 7: USB Flash Drive |
Advantages
of USB Flash Drive:
- Small and can hold large quantities of data
- Portable – user can take them wherever they go
Disadvantages
of USB Flash Drive:
- Can sustain only limited number of write and erase cycles before the drive fails
- Portable storage devices in general are more likely to be lost, stolen or damaged.
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