Copies
Where, how often, how long
Choose one or more places, a schedule and the versions to keep. The planner shows the size of the drive or NAS to buy.
(01)External drive
Copies on a USB drive kept at the office. You buy the drive; the plan shows the size.
(02)Network storage (NAS)
Copies on a NAS on the office network. You buy the NAS and its disks; DATA OIL sets it up.
(03)Cloud storage you own
An encrypted copy in a cloud storage account in your name. Its fee is paid to the provider.
Schedule
How often
Every day
For files that change every day and for servers and databases.
Every week
For computers whose files change a little each week.
Every month
For archives and computers used now and then.
Versions
How long
| Keep | Means | Drive size |
|---|---|---|
| 7 days of versions | Go back up to a week. | data × 1.3 |
| 30 days of versions | Go back up to a month. | data × 1.6 |
| 90 days of versions | Go back up to three months. | data × 2.0 |
The planner rounds up to 500 GB, 1 TB, 2 TB, 4 TB, 8 TB, 12 TB, 16 TB. Above 16 TB it asks DATA OIL to confirm a set-up with several disks.
Follow-up
Who checks the copies
| No follow-up You check the copies yourself. | No fee |
| Check every three months A visit or session every three months: copies checked and one restore tested. | $150.000 – $250.000 + $10.000 – $20.000 per computer or server, every three months |
| Monthly remote check Each month the copy reports are reviewed and problems fixed; a restore is tested every three months. | $90.000 – $160.000 + $8.000 – $15.000 per computer or server, per month |
Plan a backup
Know what your copies will cost before anyone visits
List what to protect, choose where the copies go and add the services. The planner shows the drive size and the price range.
Open the planner