Online Data Backup Tools

Though you can back up your data onto your external hard drives, it can become a hassle because you have to remember when to back up your data. Moreover, external hard drives can malfunction. For these reasons, consider using online backup tools. These tools, which automatically back up your data, also offer the added benefit of strong security.

Mozy

Mozy enables you to save information, such as audio files, family photographs and financial documents. This tool provides the security technology used by banks when they transfer data. Mozy automatically saves the latest versions of your files. This application comes with the Mozy Support Portal feature, which contains comprehensive information about Mozy, allowing you to watch video tutorials and communicate with a support technician via the Live Chat Tool. The Mozy Support Portal also comes with a knowledge base that contains self-help articles. Mozy supports Windows 2000, Windows XP, Windows Vista and Windows 7. It also supports Mac OS operating systems, including 10.4, 10.5 and 10.6.
Carbonite Pro


Carbonite Pro, an online backup tool, designed for businesses, comes with an Administrative Dashboard feature. This component enables you to keep track of your activities, such as which of your employees' systems require a backup and how much data the system has copied, as well as the backup status of each computer. Carbonite Pro provides the same security techniques used by online banking. This online tool encrypts the company's data before it goes to Carbonite's servers. You can decide to back up certain data manually or have Carbonite Pro automatically back it up. Carbonite Pro comes with the Restore Wizard, which provides a step-by-step explanation of how to recover data if your files are damaged or lost. Carbonite Pro enables you to use computers while restoring data.

CrashPlan


CrashPlan is a free application for personal use. This online tool backs up your data each day. It also allows you to back up your data to your hard drive or a colleague's computer. CrashPlan supports multiple platforms, including Windows, Linux, Mac OS and Solaris. This means you can back up data from a PC to a Macintosh or a Macintosh to Linux.


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