Making regular backups for your critical business may seem easy but there can be many unanswered questions about data tape rotation and storage.
For most businesses data is everything. Whether caused by accidental human error, cyber-attack or even a freak incident, your business needs a recovery plan for when things go wrong. It can take a matter of days or even hours for a disaster to wipe out the years of hard work spent building up your business and a recovery plan can prevent the devastating effects of a disaster. So, for those looking for a few simple answers, Archive-Vault has put together a few of the most frequently asked questions (and most importantly the answers) without all that confusing techno-babble:
How often should I rotate my data tapes?
Back-up tape rotation lies at the heart of many modern businesses’ recovery plans as it’s a robust and reliable way to keep critical data safe, safeguarding the present and future of a business. A backup rotation schedule will depend on your internal policies and how often you should backup your data. Commonly, data backup tapes are rotated on a daily, weekly or monthly basis, depending on your business size. Generally, the bigger the business the more frequently you should back up media tapes as single day’s trading could amount to a large volume of data to be lost in the event of a cyber-attack.
Where and how should my backup data tapes be stored?
Data tapes should be stored securely and away from your premises. Physical threats such as fire and flood, could destroy your backups if they are stored in the same location as your business. Our purpose-built secure storage facilities are home to sophisticated security features to ensure your data is kept safe and secure at all times , increasing the safety from both physical harm and online access.
How are my media tapes transported?
Each tape receives point-to-point tracking and is transported by our tracked vehicles and fully vetted drivers. Whether you back-up your data daily, weekly or monthly, each tape is individually barcoded, indexed, transported in our secure media containers and stored in our fire rated vault. This helps protect media tapes from damage due to impact, vibration or contaminants.
How do I keep track of my data tapes?
By barcoding your data tapes you’re able to keep track of exactly where each and every tape is via our Client Portal, creating a chain of custody for you and your clients’ peace of mind that their data and details are secure. What’s more, we know accessing your tapes in an emergency may not fall between the hours of 9 and 5, so we provide 24/7 access to your tapes.
Find out more by contacting Archive-Vault on 01603 720722 or email info@archive-vault.co.uk
