ADVANTAGES OF DOING NAS BACKUPS
Today, when everything is already computerized and digitized, NAS backups are an excellent option to avoid irreparable data loss.
In general, a backup is a necessity of any company or major
business, because a problem in computer equipment can mean a huge financial
loss.
Most people think that their data is safe on a hard drive or
a USB stick, but you should know that this is not the case. The Internet is a
very dangerous world, and any wrong step can lead to spoiling all the progress
you make on a project. Or, worse still, to the deletion of all the files of
your business.
So that this does not happen, it is necessary that you know how a NAS backup works and what advantages it offers you.
What is a backup?
A backup is a duplicate of data on a computer, or part of
it, that is made to restore a previous state of the system in case of failure.
Normally, if a virus enters or there is a problem, the easiest solution is to
format the computer, reset it to its initial values, and recover the backup
when there was no problem.
But surely you already knew this. What you may not know is
what NAS is . These acronyms correspond to the English Network Attached Storage
, which translates as " Network Attached Storage ". A NAS server is a
device that is designed precisely for this: for storing data and files on a
network.
In other words, a NAS server is a device that is connected
to your network and that serves as storage for the backup copies of the files
you want.
Knowing this, you just have to connect the dots: a NAS
backup is one in which the files are systematically saved on a NAS server,
connected to your network, and previously configured.
The benefits of performing a NAS backup
NAS backups are proving to be really effective, because they
avoid many of the inconveniences of conventional backups.
To explain its benefits, we are going to divide it into two
sections, so that everything is clear to you.
Benefits of backups in general
As expected, a NAS copy is going to offer you all the
advantages of any backup.
Among the points in which the use of NAS servers coincides
with the copies in use, we can find the following:
• Avoid the
loss of important data from your computers due to a virus or computer failure.
• By doing
it externally, you avoid filling your own computer with data.
• It allows
you to recover previous versions of your documents for any other reason, even
if there is no computer failure.
• It offers
you an optimal level of security, because all files are stored in external
locations, never physical or fixed, with the possibility of duplicating copies
and with optimal encryption levels.
However, not all copies are the same, so now we are going to
explain how NAS are different.
Why keep your backups on a NAS server?
Using a NAS server for your backups allows you to take
advantage of other advantages that you will not have with a conventional
backup:
• Constant
backups, which in many cases allow you to recover files much more recent than a
manual copy.
• Great
adaptability and possibility to select only those important files that you want
to be saved.
• High level
of security, since they are devices specifically designed to store this type of
data.
• Great
versatility and ease of use. If you regularly work with your computer and need
constant backups, a NAS can save you a lot of time.
How to Backup to a NAS Server
In general, the advantages of making NAS backups will be all
those derived from the use of this type of server. As you can guess, there are
many, since these devices allow you to create a private cloud, a web server or
an FTP to transfer files, P2P data downloads, large storage capacity and even a
VPN.
All this will depend, among extra things, on the type of NAS
you have and the specific use you give it. However, you can also go for a NAS
in the cloud, an option that can save you a lot of time and money if you know
how to use it.
Using this service in the cloud has great advantages, such
as storage in an external, non-physical, and distant place, and the security
guarantees of the server you hire. In addition, they are usually very fast and
experience teaches us that they are very effective when saving and recovering
data.
In general, we can tell you that making your backups with a
NAS server, whether physical or in the cloud, is always a very good option.
However, not everyone has a good understanding of how they
work or which one is best for them. If that is your case, you can communication
us, and we will advise you so that you can have a much more protected computer
against attacks or computer failures.
