Why is Zipup Backup better than putting the files on a CD or tape?
Portable media are just that – portable. They are prone to loss either on purpose or by accident. If they are removed from the site after receiving copies of backed up files, it may be a challenge to locate them when a file needs to be restored. Although tape has been the backup method of choice for many years, it has been shown recently that disk-based backup methods like Zipup Backup have a much higher recovery rate and recoveries are faster and more complete than from tape. Moreover, a single file or directory can easily be recovered from Zipup Backup, but it is more difficult to do this from tape. Backup to tape or CD also involves some manual steps (to insert and remove the media at least) and may not always be completed when scheduled. These steps are automatic with Zipup Backup.
