Xpert Technology Solutions Tech Tips

Issue: 1

March 2009

The best backup methods rely on simple and time proven concepts. The simpler the procedure, the more likely it is to work correctly. New or unnecessary technologies are best avoided till proven reliable and necessary.

A full-backup consists of making a copy of all important data. When you copy a folder with important files, from say a hard drive to a CD, you actually make a full-backup of those files. Due to simplicity, this approach is the most reliable of all backup types. Its main advantage is ease of backup creation and restoration. The main disadvantage is that each backup will use as much space as the important data. If the data is large, the backup process can be very resource intensive in terms of time, backup space requirements, and the processing power needed to carry out. Imagine the time needed to full-backup a digital library consisting of thousands of movies. Such operation can take days.

An incremental-backup works differently in that it backs up only the modified, or newly added files since the last backup. When using this method, a full backup is created first and then incremental backups are run on regular basis. For large amounts of data this method is often the only practical way to backup. It requires less space than taking regular full backups and is less resource intensive to run. On the other hand, contrary to full backups, incremental backups need dedicated backup software to keep track of which files to backup.

Tip: Do you want an easy way to automatically and securely backup your files? Call us at 919.434.6386 or E-mail Us about setting up a reliable backup plan for YOU!

Using Acronis in Conjunction with a Backup Plan

Acronis True Image Home 2009 provides the maximum flexibility to ensure you are adequately protected and can recover from unforeseen events such as viruses, unstable software downloads, and hard drive failures. Create an exact copy of your PC for a full backup or backup only your important data and application settings - your choice!

You've accumulated a lifetime of memories on your home PC, in addition to important personal documents, such as tax returns and resumes, not to mention all the applications you have installed and unique settings for each family member that took countless hours to set up. Acronis True Image Home 2009 helps makes certain that you are adequately protected; ensuring that you can recover your precious data in case your PC fails or your computer hard disk is damaged by a virus.

Backup your entire PC
Acronis True Image Home 2009 is built on the most advanced, highly rated disk imaging technology available to consumers. Copy your entire PC, including the operating system, applications, user settings, and all data. If you suffer a system or disk crash, virus attack or other failure, you can restore the entire system disk in minutes.

Backup your files
Any computer can fail at any time, regardless of how reliable it is, but you can't afford to lose work-related files and digital memories. Acronis True Image Home 2009 makes sure you won't.

Protect applications
Use Acronis True Image Home 2009 to restore all the settings for Microsoft Office®, iTunes® , Windows Media Player and any other installed applications.

Purchase Acronis True Image Home 2009 for $49.99 and if you bring us your computer, we will install and configure it for automatic backups for only $39.99.

E-mail us to schedule an appointment or for information on Acronis' Server backup products.

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David Hellinger, CRPC®
Financial Advisor at Ameriprise Financial Services, Inc

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