One of the most significant disruptions for online businesses is the loss of access or corruption of their data. There are many risks to online businesses that can cause a business not just to lose a day but to lose their entire business that you can prevent or at least lower the chances with proper system backups.
Many things can happen to ruin your data such as, inclement weather, data theft, and other problems that are not always in your control. You can choose a cloud storage company with redundant systems, and you can also create a comprehensive data protection plan within your business.
To create a data protection plan, you’re going to want to consider issues regarding not just backing up but using multiple systems of removal, storage, and recovery of the data when needed. Many times, companies do back up their data, but they have no idea how to use it when disaster strikes, making the backup useless.
The thing to remember about your online business is that if there is any chance of something going wrong, it probably will eventually. Computer problems happen to everyone, including big businesses, but a small sole proprietor business might have more problems getting back up when something goes wrong. Because of this, it’s even more imperative for you to create a good backup and recovery plan.
You can use many options, and the truth is, you should probably use as many options as you can. Creating redundant systems of backing up and storage can help your business not just survive but thrive through all sorts of problems. But one of the safest methods of backing up your systems is using cloud backup and storage systems.
Despite the fears many people hold about using cloud-based software and systems, the truth is, cloud backup and storage solutions are much safer than physical storage systems and a lot less expensive. Most of these services have built-in redundancy, eliminating the need for you to create redundancy by buying more than one storage solution. It is essential to do your due diligence about any company you entrust to your backup and recovery process.
If you use self-hosted WordPress, you should check out Backup Buddy (https://ithemes.com/backupbuddy/) as one solution to your backup process. The system will enable you to automatically back up your website and anything you have on your server. It helps you recover and protect everything on your WordPress site, including pages, posts, comments, categories, and more.
Another option is Azure Backup that you can use via Microsoft. (https://azure.microsoft.com/) The investment isn’t even that big when incorporating a good backup and recovery system into your business. With Azure, you only pay for what you need, and it expands and contracts as needed. You can also use Amazon Web Services (https://aws.amazon.com/backup-restore/services/) backup and restore service for a more centralized option if you use this service already.
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