Online Backup solutions
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Well what would stop this from happening in any off-site location, luckly the previous owner put a nice fire system in the office, this system dosn't cover the whole office, but since it was set up a, server station for a TV station (small local one) we modifyed the server room into our work room, and that room is sealed off with CO2 fire system inside of it.
Luckly for me the TV station went broke and I was able to get this place in an auction from almost nothing, and its nice to not have a landlord
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I agree with you 100% on this. I've been looking for a product that allows the end user to configure the encryption key. Then I could configure this product for my clients and keep a copy of their key in my customer files.
Another problem I have with online backup products is the lack of network drive support.
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Vembu Storegrid
If your backing up to your own server I'd recommend looking into Vembu storegrid I've been using it for about 2 years now and it is the most robust solution out there. It will back up sql and Exchange servers (added revenue) along with regular files. My actual backup server is at my office which all of the client backups (384 bit encrypted) go to, and then I have what they call a replication server that replicates the backup server that is sitting in my basement at home. So at any point in time I can switch my replication server into a backup server in case it fails for some reason and the backups are then directed to the new backup server. Just my 2 Cents.
Scott
If your backing up to your own server I'd recommend looking into Vembu storegrid I've been using it for about 2 years now and it is the most robust solution out there. It will back up sql and Exchange servers (added revenue) along with regular files. My actual backup server is at my office which all of the client backups (384 bit encrypted) go to, and then I have what they call a replication server that replicates the backup server that is sitting in my basement at home. So at any point in time I can switch my replication server into a backup server in case it fails for some reason and the backups are then directed to the new backup server. Just my 2 Cents.
Scott
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I always recommend Carbonite, but haven't yet got round to doing the reseller thing
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Another vote for Carbonite and I am also a reseller for them. I am not sure where the Carbonite servers are but clients seem to find it reassuring that they have a .com.au website. Gives the feeling that their data is stored "just across the road" I think.
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I have used and tried them all with my clients. The best one in my opinion is idrive. Go to idrive.com and check it out. I like it because it can backup mapped drives.
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SQL and Exchange
Will Mozy or Carbonite backup SQL or Exchange servers? If they do I may look into them further.
Will Mozy or Carbonite backup SQL or Exchange servers? If they do I may look into them further.
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Carbonite does not yet have a business version capable of backing up servers or SQL, Exchange, etc.
Mozy says they can, but it's abysmal. I have it running on two clients servers and it's nothing but trouble. Constantly either not backing up, causing Exchange Information Store to crash, causing other problems on the computer, etc.
I'm currently searching for a good online backup for servers that is in the budget range of my small businesses. Right now I am looking at Zmanda, but would like to find feedback from someone that is currently using it.
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ComputerWorld has a review of 4 online backup solutions:
http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti...kup_services_protect_your_data?taxonomyId=158
http://www.computerworld.com/s/arti...kup_services_protect_your_data?taxonomyId=158
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I have Mozy and a partner of CrashPlan. I believe CrashPlan is based out of Minneapolis, so I am testing the partner right now on 2 machines, Windows 7 and XP, if both test well, I may get some users of Mozy and keep some there.
Some folks need one over the other.
I told my partner, I'm uploading 300 gigs
Took a week or more, I don't even remember. LOL
Some folks need one over the other.
I told my partner, I'm uploading 300 gigs
Took a week or more, I don't even remember. LOLCrash plan looks very interesting. All these other backup solutions mozy, carbonite etc are good and fine for home users or very small home businesses in my opinion but I wouldnt trust many with larger companies data. Efolder has the best name I believe but its mad expensive....but crash plan looks promising though
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I keep looking at all these online services for backups but most of them are way too expensive to make any money off using them. Plus, typically you have to pay alot more if you are backing up servers etc.
I am currently using Vembu and have for a few years now. Cheap in comparison, reliable and a profit maker.
I am currently using Vembu and have for a few years now. Cheap in comparison, reliable and a profit maker.
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CrashPlan...
Lisa, how's your experience been with CrashPlan? Are you reselling both the consumer & business editions?
-Randy
I have Mozy and a partner of CrashPlan. I believe CrashPlan is based out of Minneapolis, so I am testing the partner right now on 2 machines, Windows 7 and XP, if both test well, I may get some users of Mozy and keep some there.
Some folks need one over the other.
I told my partner, I'm uploading 300 gigs
Lisa, how's your experience been with CrashPlan? Are you reselling both the consumer & business editions?
-Randy
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You have mentioned Vembu many times, I have a question...
Do you have your own server that they backup to or ar eyou using the Amazon S3 integration they now offer?
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Yes we run our own servers but I would not recommend that for others probably due to the problems that can arise with it.
No I don't use the Amazon S3 but you can use places like KorComputing and they have experience with Vembu etc so it's much easier. The process is actually pretty simple and the markup is great.
No I don't use the Amazon S3 but you can use places like KorComputing and they have experience with Vembu etc so it's much easier. The process is actually pretty simple and the markup is great.
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Just looked up KorComputing, didn't know something like that existed. However, it is $0.50/GB, which I can't imagine charging $1/GB to my clients and being able to make money. Without doing the math, it seems S2 might be cheaper at $0.15/GB but then you gotta pay for EC hosting or whatever. JungleDisk is $4/mo plus whatever Amazon charges you. They all seem somewhat expensive unless you get a commercial client that doesn't mind $1/GB.
I can't imagine any of my options breaking even with only one client, I will have to wait until I need a few people on it and switch them over or something. So I am back to trying to make money on backup again. =\
