If you don’t have an offsite cloud storage plan (and you should), Google’s latest update to its cloud storage plan Google Drive is ready to fix your gaping data backup hole. By letting you pick which folders on your device to backup, instead of forcing you to put everything into one folder, Google Drive is shaping up to the solution to all your computer storage needs. It’s called Backup and Sync.
Backup and Sync made simple(r)
Google’s option is a good substitute if you’re not ready to dive into something like Crashplan and Backblaze, two highly rated data backup services.
Backing up cloud files isn’t too complicated with a dedicated cloud backup service, but if you’re backing up stuff with a single folder cloud service, it gets a little complicated. You’d normally have to move files or mess with download destination in your web browser to get stuff in there.
Backup & Sync means not having to think about moving files from your local photo folder to your Google Drive. All you have to do is choose which local folders you want to sync.
Follow the 3-2-1 Backup rule
When people ask us if they should have some sort of online backup plan for their devices, we reply with an emphatic yes. Not only do backup plans grant you peace of mind. The allow you to find previous versions of your files in case you misplace, lose or unintentionally modify one.
Here are the rules of backup:
- Keep at least 3 copies of your data
This means having the original file along with 2 copies stored elsewhere.
- Use two (different) storage types to backup data
Keeping all your backup data on the same storage type (like an internal hard drive) could
kill both backups in case of a disaster. It’s best to have a hybrid solution, both in the cloud and on a local device.
- One Backup should be off site
A fire could wipe out both your internal hard drive as well as anything else you’ve got storing your data. That’s why keeping a backup in a separate location (like a cloud storage solution) is the best method for keeping data safe.
Book your free consultation with Netwyn today to learn more about how you can safeguard your data.
