Prepare For The Unexpected

Are you prepared for kids going back to school? How about the extra traffic on the road?

Do you plan on adjusting your schedule to accommodate the changes?

Or are you in denial thinking the kids are never going back to school, the roads will always be open and nothing unexpected will ever happen?

We know that the last statement is highly unlikely, so while we may not know for sure the date school starts, we know it will at some point. There will be traffic jams due to school buses picking up kids or wrecks from more cars on the highways.

So what do computer backups have to do with schools back in session?

The link is that while the school start dates may change, we know that the schools will be in session and delays will happen, so we can plan for them in advance.

The same can be said for computer issues. Computers have now been around for most of our lifetimes. We all know that they are vulnerable to various issues like viruses, malware, part breakdowns, etc. Having different types of backups can mitigate the issues.

In the computer world, preparing for the “unexpected ” really means planning for the inevitable. Having backups for your data, backups for power outages, system backups for hard drive crashes are all sound ways to prepare for events that will happen, even if we don’t know exactly when they will happen.

Prevention is the key. Think now, protect now, so you can be prepared and protected when an “unexpected” event inevitably happens.

Here are a few preventative measures you can take to ensure the integrity of your data:

• Backup solutions (Cove Protection is the one I use. There are others that may be more cost effective for you, such as Carbonite and iDrive, Acronis Cyber Protect). Third party apps are more prone to making sure your data is recoverable.
• Don’t rely only on Google Drive, Microsoft OneDrive or Apple iCloud to backup your applications. These are used by many business owners, so as a result they are big targets for hackers. Also, none of these providers guarantee the recovery of your data.
• Backup to multiple locations so if there is a failure in one, you have another backup to fall back on.
• Use an external backup drive. Make sure you have it password protected. Check it periodically to make sure it’s not corrupted or failing.
• Use battery backups for your systems to keep your systems up and running. If it’s a desktop system, you can purchase a battery backup for around $60

If you are interested in learning more about securing your computer systems send an email to jnay@jimnay.com. You can also call or text us at 615-443-4842.

All the best,
Jim Nay