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Dr.Backup is an online computer backup service. Using an
existing Internet connection, it transfers encrypted
copies of your most critical data to a secure remote
storage vault. This is usually done automatically each night,
on schedule, without end-user intervention.
In the
event of data loss, this process is reversed and missing
data is retrieved (restored) from the storage vault and
returned to your computer.
Many
clients depend exclusively on Dr.Backup for their daily
backups. Others use the service as a complement to their
local tape or CD/DVD backups. In these cases, only the most
critical data files (financial records, customer lists,
etc.) are identified and backed up offsite. This better
protects the client against physical threats such as fire,
flood and theft.
Medical professionals frequently use Dr.Backup to help comply
with the
Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act regulations.
(HIPAA).
Implementing
Dr.Backup is generally straightforward. The initial step is
the installation of the online backup client software. Next,
a backup set is created and important files and/or folders
are identified. Finally, a backup schedule is selected. From
that point forward, backups generally occur automatically,
on schedule, without end-user intervention.
The
initial transfer of data to the Dr.Backup storage vault
can sometimes take an extended time period. However, after
a full baseline of data is transferred, subsequent backup
jobs finish quicker - since they capture only files that
have changed since the previous run. At the conclusion of
each backup, an electronic mail message it sent which contains
the results of the job.
Many
clients start with a 30-day, fully functional, free trial of the service. At the conclusion of the trial, if the customer
agrees to continue with the service, payment information
is required.
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