ADCom Online Backup Services

Frequently Asked Questions

Most companies still trust the backup of their most vital resource - data - to a fragmented and often ineffective policy of distributed tape devices, manual routines and offsite tape storage. ADCom DataAssure Online Backup Service addresses the drawbacks of the common approach to backup with a unique service proposition giving your customer:

  • A fully automated process with backups held on disk for rapid file restoration.
  • Secure online transfer of fully encrypted data to offsite data centers; ensuring regular backups are stored safely and remotely.
  • A sound basis for business continuity planning - whatever happens, your data is safe.
  • A cost effective solution with minimum capital outlay and an all-inclusive monthly service charge.

Legend:

  1. DS-Client application software for system administrator
  2. DS-Client installed on Windows / Linux network server and automated backup schedule established
  3. Data encrypted and compressed prior to offsite transfer
  4. Data is transferred offsite to secure Data Center via DataAssure private network or VPN
  5. Data held on disk for rapid online recovery
  6. Data backed up to tape, providing second offsite copy
  7. Older, less important data archived onto long term storage media such as tape, CD-ROM or DVD