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\"Backup<\/a>Historically, businesses have taken a somewhat lackadaisical approach to backing-up data. These days, while the cloud has allowed for an easier transition into data protection, sadly, many businesses still fail when it comes to backing up daily.<\/span><\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

In fact, <\/span>a survey carried out this year<\/span><\/a> found that a huge 53% of SMEs fail to carry this out, citing various reasons such as a lack of time, \u201cnot much to back up\u201d and incredibly, a waste of resources. Frightening, especially when you consider that \u201cfor most businesses, small, medium or large, [the loss of data] will probably be too much to bear \u2013 90% of all companies that suffer a major data loss go out of business within two years.\u201d<\/span><\/span><\/span> [1]<\/sup><\/span><\/p>\n

The Necessity for Back-ups<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

If you\u2019re new to the subject of backing-up data then there are some things you should be aware of. Firstly there is the absolute necessity to perform regular back-ups in the first instance, as soon as the network is live. Cyber space today is full of accidents waiting to happen; either because of malware that is floating around, or the existence of hackers, or the threat of highly organized cyber-attacks. Let\u2019s face it, we even have the governments sniffing around in our data and so it\u2019s never 100% safe just having the one copy.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

One way or another, any server that is connected to the outside world faces huge risks. Backing your data up gives you a recovery position and will get you back into a working scenario with as little loss of data as possible.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Best Back-up Practice<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

Just running a back-up and leaving it in the workplace is not appropriate. The back-up can be lost or stolen, or destroyed by fire. Even putting the back-up into a safe won\u2019t protect it from the heat of a serious blaze. The only way you can be sure to keep it safe, is to remove it from the premises and keep it safe off-site. It is also recommended to have multiple back-ups taken at different times, and stored in different off-site locations. This type of back-up policy should be built into any business continuity or disaster recovery plan.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Window\u2019s Built In Application Back-up<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

All Windows server operating systems include back up protocols, which for some users may suffice. But for users who need more flexibility, and a more comprehensive set of back-up tools at their disposal, over and above what is offered within say the latest Windows 8 server application, then an independent, dedicated, Window Server Back-up Software package is the way to go.<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

What to look for in independent Windows Server Backup Software<\/strong><\/span><\/span><\/h2>\n

With dozens of different packages on offer, you may at first feel that you\u2019re spoilt for choice. But not all are equal, so what are the things you should be looking out for when you are considering your options?<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n

Essentially you should look for a back-up package that deliver:<\/span><\/span><\/p>\n