We've covered a number of important and interesting topics in the field of data backup & recovery over the last few months. From Outlook backup to redundancy to living virtually in 2012, check out a few of the most popular:

The webinar already took place, but you can still watch it and get the slides here.

As we've discussed in this blog, there are many kinds of backup, and each is susceptible to its own unique list of vulnerabilities. Local backup to disk failure, theft, and elemental damage, NAS backup to server failure, IT sabotage, or hacking, and cloud backup to any combination of these and other issues that might afflict the specific area where the data is stored, or the network it employs. This brings us to the addage "don't put all your eggs in one basket". When you diversify your backup solution, your greatly enhance the safety and recoverability of your data.

Join us for a brief, educational webinar and learn about Outlook (and Office) backup and recovery best practices, what to do with your growing PST file and how to avoid deadly crashes or data loss. Many professionals don't realize the enormous size and complexity of their Outlook and Office databases. Backing up the PST files (and other associated files), and doing so properly, is a must for businesses, professionals and even consumers using Microsoft solutions. Topics include: 

There are many and various ways that users can backup data. The vast majority of these fall under the category of local backup. This can take the form of a CD, DVD, HDD, Flash (USB), or other media. Regardless of how "safe" or reliable a local backup device may be, it is inevitably vulnerable to elemental damage (water, fire, etc.) and outside influences (theft or sabotage). Thus the need for security through redundancy.

With so many important files on a business computer, it can be difficult to ascertain which should receive priority in getting backed up. Fortunately, intelligent backup devices accomodate much more than a safe ever could. Passwords, credit card information, titles, deeds, business reports and invoices, drawing and videos and notes from loved ones - it will all fit and it all needs protection. Of course digital property is more vulnerable than physical property in a number of ways.

Email is one of the most valued types of data a person can have stored on his or her computer. There are several ways to protect such data, varying in cost, reliability, and amount of user input required. Given the importance of email backup, let's take a few minutes to explore the options.

Here at Rebit (HQ for all things backup), we've recently been discussing the many ways in which reliable, simple data backup technology is indispensable in today's highly computer-dependent society. Here are a few of the most popular blogs on reasons to backup your data: