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This article shows us basic knowledge about Remote backup service, its Advantages and Disadvantages. Here also lists the most popular Remote backup services on the internet.
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This article shows us basic knowledge about Remote backup service, its Advantages and Disadvantages. Here also lists the most popular Remote backup services on the internet.

What is Remote backup service
    A remote, online, or managed backup service is a service that provides users with an online system for backing up and storing computer files. Managed backup providers are companies that provide this type of service.

    Online backup services are usually priced as a function of the following things:
    1. The total amount of data being backed up.
    2. The number of machines covered by the backup service.
    3. The maximum number of versions of each file that are kept.
Advantages of remote backup
  • Remote backup does not require user intervention.
  • Remote backup maintains data offsite.
  • Some remote backup services will work continuously, backing up files as they are changed.
  • Most remote backup services will maintain a list of versions of your files.
  • Most remote backup services will use a 128 - 448 bit encryption and sent shrinked data packages via a https connection.
Disadvantages of remote backup
  • Depending on the available network bandwidth, the restoration of data can be slow.
  • Backup service providers have no guarantee that stored data will be kept private.
  • It is possible that a remote backup service provider could go out of business or be purchased, which may affect the accessibility of one's data or the cost to continue using the service.
  • If encryption password is lost, no more data recovery will be possible.
7 Online backup services
    1. Adrive.com
    AdriveADrive.com offers 50GB of free online storage and backup for all file types. Store your files with ADrive and access, manage and edit them from any computer globally.

    2. Carbonite.com
    Unlimited online backup for one flat fee. Free trial, no credit card required. Secure and encrypted for your privacy. Easy, on-demand restore.

    3. DataPreserve.com
    Online backup and storage for small and medium sized businesses nationwide.

    4. Memeo.com
    MemeoSimple backup for a complex digital world. Award winning products for the PC or Mac.

    5. BackupsAnywhere.com
    Protect Yourself from Data Loss with Offsite (Remote) Backups Whether You are a Business or Home User.

    6. Mozy.com
    MozyMozy is a simple and safe way to back up all the important stuff on your computer. A copy of your data is stored in a secure, remote location for safekeeping, so that in the event of disaster your data is still retrievable.

    7. Xdrive.com
    Obtain online storage to back up your valuable files. Protect your files with Xdrive's free online storage.

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by jane on 10/09/2008Internet
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