| Member Articles, Computer Backup | 12 Mar 2008 12:00 AM |
| Your Backup Is Only As Good As The Information You Put Into It by 0 | |
I wanted to provide you with a Hot Tip this week because a) it’s positively steamy in Toronto (by our winter standards anyway), and b) this tip is so important it’s “Red Hot” for: Absolutely Critical, Do Not Ignore, Think About It Right This Instant!
But first, let me ask you a question: Since your backup was first set up (either by us or—ho hum—someone else), have you added any new applications or created any important new folders on your computers?
Because, if so, this Hot Tip is especially for you, so be sure to read on!
Blue’s Hot Tip: Your backup is only as good as the information put into it.
As you install new programs on your computer and start filing documents in new folders, it’s vital that your backup keep pace with these changes. Not all programs store information in the standard “My Documents” folders. Accordingly, new applications don’t necessarily get automatically added to your backup set.
The QuickBooks accounting software is one example of an application that stores information in unusual locations on your computer. The purchase and installation of a new program such as this would require that new files be added to your backup set in order for this new information to actually be backed up!
As a Crash Ready Backup customer, we’re here to help you. If you’d like to know if files from a new application are being backed up, simply give us a call to arrange a time for us to remotely verify that your backup set is complete. We’d be pleased to speak to you, and this service is complementary for our valued clients.
In addition, for just $100 our Crash Ready Backup Storage Specialists can perform a full re-evaluation of your critical information against your existing backup inventory. I highly recommend that you take advantage of this service at least once per year to ensure that none of your critical information is at risk.
And if you’re not a Crash Ready Backup client as of yet, what are you waiting for? Not a hard drive crash, I hope! Remember, the information stored on your computer is your company’s most valuable asset, because without it, you don’t have a business. Period. Give us a call anytime for a free assessment of your current backup procedures. And please feel free to pass along this Hot Tip to your trusted backup support person.
Until next time, stay COOL!
