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Reliable, Affordable Online Backup Providers?

Posted by Cliff on from the data-in-a-vault dept.

rcn asks: "I am looking at online backup solutions for a variety of small and medium sized businesses. I read the most recent Slashdot discussion on online backup but there wasn't much talk about specific providers. The DIY methods of online backup (i.e. backup to a server in another office) aren't really practical in these cases. Security is more important than cost. They want their data secure under a mountain or 3000 miles away. I am overwhelmed by the variety of choices but am looking at Iron Mountain, LiveVault, and SwapDrive. Does anyone have experience with these providers, or others like them? What do pricing structures look like in the 30 to 100 gig range? How easy do they make it to manage backups? Can you backup from more than one machine to the same account?"

7 of 38 comments (clear)

  1. I can offer help by Mod+Me+God · · Score: 3, Funny

    Post me an encrypted CD (or CDs) of what you want backed up. I will keep it (them) under my bed (i.e. very safe) for the low cost of $500/CD/year. I assure you I'm over 3000 miles away. Regards,

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  2. Pentagon TIA by AtariAmarok · · Score: 3, Insightful

    The Pentagon TIA system. You don't even have to ask, and it backs up all your data.

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  3. Livevault == Ironmountain ? by appleb · · Score: 3, Interesting

    I thought that Livevault and Iron Mountain where the same thing. Look closely at each provider. Ask questions about where they are located, where your data will be located, etc. You may find that one is just a marketing front for another.

    1. Re:Livevault == Ironmountain ? by sartin · · Score: 3, Interesting

      Live vault is partially funded by Iron Mountain

  4. Low tech, I know, but... by Txiasaeia · · Score: 3, Insightful
    ...how bout storing the data on a few HDs and take them to your bank for a safety deposit box? Make it convenient and choose the bank where they/you are doing business. Cost is minimal and security is high and (in most cases) insured in case of theft - but this is a freaking bank we're talking about.

    I know, it's not online, but if you're more concerned about security than anything else, you might want to consider it.

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  5. eVault Has a nice solution by servicepack158 · · Score: 2, Informative

    You install evault on your main file servers, they upload any changes at nite (the original upload takes a while as it uploads everything). Then when you need your databack, you just download it or they can mail it to you on any number of physical mediums. :) http://www.evault.com/

  6. Tranxactglobal Just Announced A New Plan... by tomblackwell · · Score: 3, Informative

    no setup fee
    50 cents per gig of storage per month flat fee
    no transfer fees

    I found about it at webhostingtalk's forums

    Tranxactglobal have a pretty good name in the server business.