Comments on: Making Off-site Backups: Advice Needed

By: Sebastiaan Stok

Sebastiaan Stok — Thu, 15 May 2008 09:23:33 +0000

Internet back-up is always the best solution.
Keeping an security box will help in case of fire, but not in cease of stealing or if it got stuck under ruble.

One thing to keep in mind is that is encrypted, or at least over an secure connection.
I make back-ups everyday using an Internet back-up whit automatic schedule, works like a charm.

Greetings from the Netherlands.

By: Mike Wills

Mike Wills — Thu, 15 May 2008 02:49:48 +0000

I use the JungleDish/S3 match-up as well. It is nice to schedule the backups and not have to worry about it. You should still maintain physical backups on a regular basis (which I am too lazy to do).

By: krishna

krishna — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:50:30 +0000

I like S3 / Jungle Disk - wasn’t even aware of that as an option. And I also like the idea of putting backups in the Safety Deposit box (maybe have two back-up drives - and swap them out for back-ups every 2 months). Thank you both for your suggestions!

By: Robert Accettura

Robert Accettura — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:25:22 +0000

I’m personally a fan of S3 using JungleDisk. Pretty simple way to manage backups. Haven’t had a problem thus far.

I also like the cost scales nicely… just pennies a month. Rather than pay a flat fee for something I barely use.

By: Schultzy

Schultzy — Wed, 14 May 2008 21:20:39 +0000

Depending on size, you can copy your full backups to DVD or CD once a week, month, or whenever you do them and then store those in a safety deposit box. Keep a couple months worth there. Just one suggestion.