You already have a tape backup system? Why would you change
to an online backup service? Below are just some of the reasons
why BackupVault is a superior solution to tape backup.
| Tape Backup |
BackupVault Online Backup |
| Tape backups can and do fail.
Often the administrator does not even know a tape drive
has not been backing up until they need the data off the
tape. |
BackupVault automatically logs backups and explains
the reason for any failed backups. |
| Setting up and administering a tape backup system is
time consuming and cumbersome. |
The BackupVault software is completely automatic. No
hardware to check everyday - the software runs automatically
at a time specified by you. |
| The recovery process is unreliable and takes time to
find individual files/folders. |
BackupVault takes only 2 clicks to find and select a
file or folder to restore. |
| Tape backups at best usually only have 5 versions of
a file available to restore (5 days of the week). |
BackupVault has 30 versions of a file available to a
user (more if required) to restore. |
| Tape backups require the yearly purchasing of tapes
and new tape drive hardware every few years. |
As the system is software based you need never purchase
new hardware every year. Our system can handle many Gb's
of data per user. |
| Data on tapes are usually not encrypted leading to security
issues should a tape be lost. See Security
Focus for more information |
Data is encrypted to 448bit encryption using the blowfish
algorithm to ensure your data is kept safe. |
| Offsite storage of tapes is usually the responsibility
of one person in an organisation. Human error can be a
problem should fire or theft occur. |
Your data is held in our secure datacenter offsite from
your premises. Should a fire or theft happen your data
is still safe and can be restored at any time. |
| Tape backup can give you a false sense of security |
Your will always know your data has been successfully
backed up. A warning message and/or email will let you
know otherwise. |
