Small business owners are being encouraged to invest in an external hard drive for backing up their data. Compared to a tape drive system, an external hard drive is more cost-effective and user-friendly; all you have to do is plug it into your computer’s USB port.
In terms of backup solutions, options like Acronis Cyber Backup software, Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud, MSP360, NAKIVO, Veeam, Unitrends’ data center backup and recovery solution, Altaro VM for virtual machines, and reliable backup systems are recommended.
For those interested in Acronis cloud services, the starting cost is $69.95 with additional features available for $99 per year. While there isn’t a free version, users can test Acronis Cyber Backup for free.
When it comes to the cost of backing up data, organizations can expect to pay between $1 to $4 per GB per month depending on the level of backup required. Additionally, a comprehensive managed solution for backup servers can start at $500 plus $2 to $3 per gigabyte per month.
For those looking to back up large amounts of data, options like using a USB stick, an external hard drive, network attached storage, cloud storage, or even printing are available.
Overall, data backups are crucial for any business that wants to protect valuable information. Regular backups should be performed at least once a week, if not daily, to prevent data loss. And with various cloud storage and backup solutions available, businesses can find a cost-effective and secure way to safeguard their data.