Having an offsite backup of critical data is a growing concern of many small businesses. In the event of natural disasters, theft, or fire having a backup stored in another location can literally save your business. To this end, Lindsey & Associates is proud to offer remote backup services for critical data.

How does it work?

First, the remote backup utility is installed and registered on the computer that needs to be backed up. Once the right files are selected for backup, the computer contacts the Backup Server over the Internet. The files are transferred either on demand or on a scheduled basis. After the initial backup, the backup utility can save only the changes made since the last backup.

Is it secure?

In fact, it’s very secure. The data is encrypted before it ever leaves the customer’s network. Communication is done on a random secure port between the local network and the Backup Server, and stored in a format that can’t be read at the server. Only the computer with the correct encryption key can restore the data. For this reason it is highly recommended that the keys be backed up separately and stored in a safe location at the client’s office, and offsite.

Is it right for my business?

Most small business customers have a file server of their own. Backups are performed, but never taken offsite in the case of disaster. In this scenario, remote backup is made simple by installing the Remote Backup utility on the server. This way the backup utility needs to be installed only on one machine reducing the overhead costs of buying the software. See Installing the backup utility on the company server

For customers without dedicated servers, remote backup is still possible. By installing the backup utility on the workstations that host critical data, each computer can communicate with the Backup Server simultaneously. While this method is more expensive, it allows users to back up email and other documents commonly stored on the workstation itself. See Installing the backup utility on the workstations

What if I need to restore files?

If the computer is still operational, the user launches the backup utility and selects the files to restore. Once done, they simply click Restore and the files are replaced either in their original location, or to another specified by the user. If the computer is no longer operational and is replaced, the backup utility is installed on the new computer and the encryption key is imported. The user then selects the proper files and clicks Restore.

* The installation fee is waived with a 12-month service agreement