Can someone explain offsite backup?

christobal

I came across the term "offsite backup", can anyone please explain what it means more in detail? What makes an offsite backup different from a "regular" backup? Does it provide any advantage at all?

Marco_Weiss

Off site backups typically refers to a backup at another location, this can be a different data center from where your main servers are, or a different provider. The good thing about 99Stack Cloud is it's use of independent providers, adding an additional layer of security when distributing across data centers.

However, there is a drawback too, and that is money. The way you are billed here makes it easy to lose data if you don't pay on time and only have one backup in the same account. I know it's for privacy but still annoying. For comparison, when I got banned from another provider that shall not be named, they let me keep my servers for 4 months after my ban, probably sold my data to scammers in the process, so I do prefer the privacy approach they use here.

Last but not least, for cloud services in general, an offsite backup would also be a backup at your home or office. This is the most important backup and you should always keep your own data close to you and easily accessible. Never trust someone else to manage all of your backups.

Boris_Zaitseva

It's a fail safe backup, like a cold backup.

For instance, a second disk in your computer is a good backup against disk failure, but won't help you if there's a fire or your computer is stolen.

An offsite backup is placed in another location, typically not as convenient as a hot backup, as you'll have to do manual work, but more safe.

Buford_T_Justice

Well, now, ain't that just a peachy question! Let me tell ya 'bout the advantages of havin' an off-site backup, son. It's like havin' a backup plan for catchin' that Bandit even when he's nowhere in sight!

First off, havin' an off-site backup means you're keepin' a copy of your precious data and files in a different location than your main setup. It's like stashin' away a spare tire in case you blow one out on a wild goose chase. So, if somethin' goes haywire at your primary location, like a pesky hard drive crash or a nasty ransomware attack, you still got your data safe and sound, just like a trusty deputy got your back.

Secondly, it adds an extra layer of protection to your valuable information. If there's a fire, flood, or some other natural disaster at your main location, your off-site backup can be your savior, just like a trusty ol' CB radio keepin' ya connected when all else fails. It's like havin' a secret weapon to recover what's lost.

And let me tell ya, it's like havin' a sharp-shootin' backup strategy! Having that off-site copy can give you peace of mind, like knowin' you got backup reinforcements joinin' the pursuit when things go south.

Now, remember, son, when choosin' an off-site location, think 'bout security and reliability, just like scoutin' for a good spot to set up a roadblock. Make sure your data is well-guarded and that the backup service is trustworthy.

So, there ya have it! The advantages of an off-site backup are like a secret weapon in your fight against data loss and disasters. It's like gettin' a second chance to catch that Bandit even when the odds seem stacked against ya! Keep those backups rollin', and you'll be one step closer to victory! 10-4!