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Data backup refers to making copies of data so that these additional copies may be used to restore the original after a data loss event. These additional copies are typically called "backups." Backups are useful primarily for two purposes. The first is to restore a state following a disaster (called disaster recovery). The second is to restore small numbers of files after they have been accidentally deleted or corrupted.

The data that is essential to your home operations can be open to damage and loss unless protected by a backup system. Events such as loss of power, technical or hardware malfunctions, viruses, fire, water damage or theft can be catastrophic for you, if information is unprotected. In these unfortunate situations having a backup or offsite backup service is critical, especially in today's unpredictable world, where the dangers or complications that may lie ahead are unknown.

Online Data Backup

Using an online backup service means that your valuable data is duplicated securely over the Internet to a online backup server the data is protected using a combination of password and encryption which means that only you can access the data, using an online service has the benefit of simplicity and reliablity, also the monthly cost can be as little as £35.00 per year therefore saving you investing in costly equipment.

Local Data Backup

Local data backup can be very simple to setup, so many times we have replaced faulty hard discs that have years of information on them and in many cases photographs, videos and email that has not been backed up and so is lost forever. Using the correct backup software on your home PC can save you all this hassle and stress, simple effect backups using a external hard disc or memory card is really all that is needed, backups can be scheduled on a regular basis and the data can be stored safely.

IDrive - Online Backup, Secure, Fast and Simple

IDrive Pro

Ideal for small and medium businesses or individuals with very large backup needs. For a small fee, this service gives you 150 GB* of storage space for your backups.

For the Family Pack and Business accounts, you can now backup multiple computers to a single account.

(*Pricing structure for business use varies from personal use.)

IDrive Basic

Get 5 GB of backup space absolutely free without any catch. Store your photos, media files or other important documents. Best suited for individuals and families.
Option to upgrade to the IDrive Pro version depending on your requirements.

 

Roxio BackOnTrack Suite

Roxio BackOnTrack Suite - complete media protection solution for just £39.99

Roxio BackOnTrack Suite is the complete media protection solution that automatically keeps your irreplaceable memories safe and protects your PC from both hardware and software disasters.

Norton Ghost

Norton Ghost - backup and protect your PC with advance features for just £39.99

Ghost creates full system and file backups, Restores from system failures, Saves recovery points to offsite locations, Symantec ThreatCon integration.

Strong on protection, light on system resources, award winning

Key Technology
  • FTP backup
  • Offsite backup
  • Symantec ThreatCon integration
  • Google Desktop™ integration
  • Incremental and differential backup
  • Full system backup
  • Customizable, event-based backup
  • Advanced compression and encryption
  • System protection
Key Features
  • NEW! FTP backup- SCopies recovery points to a FTP site for easier offsite backup management.
  • NEW! Offsite backup - backs up your files to network-attached storage devices.
  • NEW! Symantec ThreatCon integration - Leverages intelligence from Symantec’s industry-leading security research organisation by triggering incremental backups whenever ThreatCon reaches a specified threat level. Great for computers without antivirus protection.
  • EXCLUSIVE! Google Desktop™ integration - Makes data recovery even faster with searchable backup indexes.
  • Full system backup (disk image) - Backs up everything on a hard drive or partition.
  • Incremental and differential backup - Backs up only files that have changed.
  • Customizable, event-based backup - Triggers backups based on key events such as new program installations or sudden increases in data storage.
  • Advanced compression and encryption - Minimises storage space and helps keep sensitive documents safe.
  • System protection - SRecovers your system and data even when you can't restart the operating system.
  • EXCLUSIVE! Remote management Controls other Norton Ghost installations (12.0 and higher) on your local area network
  • LightsOut Restore Restores your system with an on-disk software recovery environment, no bootable CD required
  • File backup search Finds and backs up specified file types such as photos, MP3 files, and documents
  • File and folder backup Backs up only the specific files and folders you choose rather than saving an entire drive
  • Virtualisation conversion wizard Converts physical images for use in VMware instances
  • Fast, efficient, and secure backup Provides password-encrypted backup and lets you define the level of compression and amount of resources used for backups
  • Throttle control backup Lets you continue using your computer while backups occur seamlessly in the background
  • Automatic storage optimisation Manages the number of revisions of a specific file that are saved
  • At-a-glance system status Displays all scheduled backups and the degree of backup protection for each computer drive, all in one view
  • Multiple storage options Backs up to almost any media, including CDR/RW and DVD+-R/RW drives, USB and FireWire® (IEEE 1394) devices, network drives, and Iomega® Zip® and Jaz® drives

 

PC Tools Disk Suite

backup and protect up to 3 computers for just £39.95

Disk Suite is an all-in-one hard-drive management utility that integrates disk optimization and cleanup, defrag and backup in one easy to use package. Disk Suite puts a range of tools at your fingertips to provide optimum system performance and improved stability and security.

Clean and Optimize
With Disk Suite you can safely Cleanup and Optimize your Windows® disks with a few simple mouse clicks. Disks can become bloated with temporary files, log files and other unnecessary data. The Cleanup and Optimize feature lets you safely remove unnecessary files and bloat from your PC without detailed knowledge of the Windows® file system. Removing bloat will not only make your PC perform better, but will also provide you with more free space to store your own files.

Disk Defrag
It's a fact that fragmented drives drain critical system resources, compromise the ability to access your files efficiently and slow down Windows® start-up.Defragmentation is one of the best methods of boosting system performance by optimizing the way files are arranged on the disk. By reorganizing the files using the disk defrag feature, the process of accessing those files becomes more efficient, creates a greater amount of free space on the hard drive and allows you to use that space more effectively.The defrag feature provides you with a powerful defragmentation tool that supports both NTFS and FAT file systems. Different levels of defragmentation are provided in case you just need a quick defrag or you want to schedule a complete optimization of your disk.

Backup & Restore
The Backup feature allows you to make copies of your data that can be restored in the event that files become lost, damaged or corrupted. Taking regular backup is one of the most important steps you can take to ensure you don’t lose irreplaceable data and files such as photos, documents and other information.
The Backup feature in Disk Suite allows you to tailor the backup to meet your needs by selectively choosing the files to protect. It also allows you to restore files as needed, and verify your backup to ensure valuable data can be recovered as needed.

Diagnostics and Repair
Physical disk and file corruption is one of the main causes of data loss. The Repair feature allows you to actively monitor the health of your disk and file systems and where possible repair corruption and errors. It also allows you to schedule or directly run different types of disk integrity checks and identify future disk corruption so issues can be quickly discovered and resolved.
The repair feature performs integrity checks to check file system structure, surface scans to check for bad sectors and disk errors as well as repair hard drive problems. In addition the repair feature includes hard disk diagnostics and lets you review the information including the S.M.A.R.T. (Self-Monitoring Analysis and Reporting Technology) status of your hard drive (if supported).

 

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