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Protecting your data: Is your small business server backed up? 
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Protecting your data: Is your small business server backed up?

by Daniel James  |  11 Apr 2013  |  Comment now
Acronis has new software for keeping a local backup of the files on your server, as well as a copy stored in the cloud.
Natural disaster: another off-site data recovery service for small business 
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Natural disaster: another off-site data recovery service for small business

by Daniel James  |  25 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
Another company is talking up the benefits of small businesses using a data centre to store their files, as protection against events like the Queensland floods.
Seagate's Business Storage: a NAS box for the home office, without all the expensive extras 
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Seagate's Business Storage: a NAS box for the home office, without all the expensive extras

by Krishan Sharma  |  22 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
You can spend $800 or more on a Networked Attached Storage (NAS) box for storing your data, but what if you just want cheap network storage without all the extras?
Data Backup Basics: 3 types of NAS explained 
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Data Backup Basics: 3 types of NAS explained

by Krishan Sharma  |  14 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
Did you know there are different types of NAS - some can cost $350 and you'll find them in home electronics shops, other cost thousands of dollars. What's the difference?
IT basics: How can I backup a LOT of data online? 
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IT basics: How can I backup a LOT of data online?

by Daniel James  |  14 Mar 2013  |  Comment now
What's the difference between Dropbox and cloud backup? Can I store hundreds of gigabytes online and how much does it cost? A basic introduction to cloud backup.
4 things you mightn't know you can do with a NAS box 
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4 things you mightn't know you can do with a NAS box

by Krishan Sharma  |  14 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
Never heard of a NAS box? Click here to see why they're so useful.
Why spend several thousand dollars on a tape drive? 
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Why spend several thousand dollars on a tape drive?

by Jon Honeyball  |  10 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
I’d need serious convincing that any hard drive made today will be workable in ten years' time.
Fire, flood, heatwave: do you have a data backup off-site? 
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Fire, flood, heatwave: do you have a data backup off-site?

by Daniel James  |  7 Jan 2013  |  Comment now
The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting a predicted temperature of 43 degrees in Sydney tomorrow.
Data storage for the home office: Synology's Diskstation DS213 reviewed 
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Data storage for the home office: Synology's Diskstation DS213 reviewed

by John Gillooly  |  15 Nov 2012  |  Comment now
If you're looking to store anywhere up to 8TB, then this is a solid Network Attached Storage (NAS) box that could be used for the home office.
Thunderbolt external drives: does the speed justify the price? 
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Thunderbolt external drives: does the speed justify the price?

by Darien Graham-Smith  |  9 Oct 2012  |  Comment now
Hard disks using the superfast Thunderbolt interface are starting to appear – but do the performance benefits justify the price? Read the review of four quite different drives.
Worried about losing all your data? 
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Worried about losing all your data?

by William Maher  |  28 Sep 2012  |  Comment now
The Iosafe N2 hard drive will keep your data safe, even if the drive ends up 10 feet under water, claims the company.
Tip: Offsite backups are your digital insurance policy 
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Tip: Offsite backups are your digital insurance policy

by Adam Turner  |  12 Sep 2012  |  Comment now
An insurance payout might refurbish your office and replace lost stock after a fire or flood, but what about the precious data that was stored on your computers?
Product Brief: WD Mybook Live Duo 
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Product Brief: WD Mybook Live Duo

by John Gillooly  |  29 Aug 2012  |  Comment now
The WD Mybook Live Duo can be seen as a beginner NAS device, with fairly simple software and configuration paired with user replaceable hard drives.
Never quite "getting round" to backing up your computer? 
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Never quite "getting round" to backing up your computer?

by Anthony Caruana  |  13 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Take a look at a new feature coming in Windows 8 that promises to to take some of the hassle out of protecting your personal files.
Understanding network storage: The Netgear ReadyDATA 5200 
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Understanding network storage: The Netgear ReadyDATA 5200

by Anthony Caruana  |  12 Jul 2012  |  Comment now
Netgear's new ReadyDATA 5200 aims to bring big business features to small business. So what does that mean?
Tech 101: Network Attached Storage explained in 60 seconds 
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Tech 101: Network Attached Storage explained in 60 seconds

by Anthony Caruana  |  20 Jun 2012  |  Comment now
If you have a home office or small office, with a lot of data to backup, at some point you're going to hear about NAS. Here is a basic introduction.
How often should you backup? 
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How often should you backup?

by Adam Turner  |  14 May 2012  |  Comment now
How do you handle backups when you can't afford to lose even an hour's work?
What is the best backup method if I work from home? 
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What is the best backup method if I work from home?

by Adam Turner  |  2 May 2012  |  Comment now
If your business doesn't have a backup strategy, you could be out of business in a heartbeat. Adam Turner explains the options.
Work smarter and save money: 4 key tools 
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Work smarter and save money: 4 key tools

by William Maher, Dave Stevens, Sholto Macpherson, Jamie Warner, Ian Whiting  |  2 May 2012  |  Comment now
This could be the most important article you read all year. A basic introduction to four key technologies waiting for you, or your competitors, to take advantage of.
Could a server help your small business? 
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Could a server help your small business?

by Anthony Caruana  |  2 May 2012  |  Comment now
If you've ever wondered why you'd need a server, or how it could help you you’re your business this article is for you.
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