What are the Different Ways to Backup Data?
There are a wide array of methods which can be used to backup data. Depending on the amount of data to be backed up, the importance of that data, and the funds available to you. Some of the most common data storage solutions include: • Tape Backup: At one point the preferred data solution, with the lowered costs and availability of other media solutions (such as DVD-R), tape backup has become less popular. Tape backup comes in a number of varieties: 8mm helical scan technology for mid-range systems, 4mm helical for low-end systems, and technologies such as AIT for high-end systems. The write speed for magnetic tape is relatively slow when compared to other solutions, but durability is very high. With falling costs, it is unlikely tape backup will remain a reasonable option much into the future. • Flash Drives: For small amount of data, flash drives (also known as thumb drives or memory sticks) are a wonderful solution. They are small enough to fit in your pocket, offer unlimited rewrit
