Online Backup Choices
Posted: 16-Jun-2019 12:48pm
I have decided that it would be a good idea to institute an online backup system for my fledgling full-time practice. I looked at Carbonite, which charges $24 per month, ie $288 per year. A Google search reveals Acronis as an alternative. They appear to have been around for a decent length of time. Their business plan starts at $99 per year, which is a significant saving for a one-person new business. However, when I see such a large price difference, I ask myself why. Cheaper now is not always cheaper in the long run. Finding a comparison of the two is difficult without being able to judge the motivations of the article authors.
So here is my situation. I have a Windows 7 machine (currently) in a serviced office with a dedicated wired internet connection. I have no server. I back up nightly to a Seagate external drive using the provided software, but I am unconvinced it is backing up everything I need it to. Hence my desire for a more comprehensive backup.
So I suppose my question is whether the cheaper service with Acronis would be a reasonable option for me to pursue.
So here is my situation. I have a Windows 7 machine (currently) in a serviced office with a dedicated wired internet connection. I have no server. I back up nightly to a Seagate external drive using the provided software, but I am unconvinced it is backing up everything I need it to. Hence my desire for a more comprehensive backup.
So I suppose my question is whether the cheaper service with Acronis would be a reasonable option for me to pursue.