Linda posted on September 30, 2008 15:36
If you do not have some type of automated backup in place, I'm willing to bet that your last backup happened a lot longer ago than you think it did. I know that if I have to remember to do a backup, I'm always too busy and tomorrow seems like soon enough! I can't imagine that you are a lot different.
So here are 5 reasons why you should automate your backups.
1. They are regular. Once you set the schedule, the backups just happen. You won't be wondering if your staff remembered to do it when you were out, or deciding you will have more time to do it tomorrow.
2. They are accurate. Once you have determined the data to be backed up, the same folders and files are backed up every time.
3. They are easy. Once the backups have been setup, you don't have to set it up again. Now depending on what you are backing up to, and whether or not you have an automated offsite backup , you may still have to swap media, but that is a lot easier than running through your backup software everyday.
4. They are consistent. That's the beauty of an automated system. The backups will run whether you were in the office or not, rain or shine, work day or holiday.
5. They happen during off hours. You will probably schedule your backups to run when there is no one in the office. No longer will you be asking people to save their documents or get out of your database program so that you can run the backup. No need to delay getting to work first thing in the morning either. And you won't be getting there early or staying after everyone else is gone so that you can backup without creating a lot of unproductive time.