Cloud storage is a great way to backup critical data, since the data is off site, and in the event of a catastrophic event where even your backups are destroyed. Often data stored in the cloud is very safe and can tolerate a loss of a hard drive or a data center outage.
NAS (Network Attached Storage) Backup Network attached storage is a great way to backup data on both at the office and at home. Network attached storage is a very simple file server which can be used for backup. Most Network Attached Storage devices also support redundant hard drives so that in the event of a failure no data is lost.
Disaster Recovery (DRAAS) This is the recommended choice for all businesses. Disaster recovery allows for full backups of servers and workstations and is best suited for critical business data. Regularly, DRAAS solutions include backup to both a NAS and the cloud. DRAAS can also provide very quick restores, or in critical operations quick switch to a different server. During a server failure it can be possible to move to a replica (copy of the server) in a matter of minutes or restore onto a new server in a matter of hours. This makes a huge difference when a server failure can mean tens of thousands of dollars per hour in business revenue losses.
Above all, Backups are Critical for your Business
If your data is backed up, you can rest easy that critical files will not be lost in an instant. The best policy is to be safe by backing up data often and to backup correctly. If you are diligent in backing up your data, you can avoid devastating and costly failures.