Online Computer Backup Planning

Let's plan it together
so it's set up right

When setting up Zocobu Online Computer Backup, planning is important. Wwe will ask you some questions and help you through them as part of setting up your backup. Take a look at the questions below.

For a quick overview of Zocobu, look here. .

Our goal is that your backup is well though out and properly set up. We need your help to do that.

Please read over the questions below in advance of the installation of your service.

We are happy to answer any questions you have.

1. The data set:
   Please have a list of the data you want backed up. Please include your email if you need it protected. Should you want some ideas, please look here.


2. Archiving other data:
   Will all of your data be backed up using Zocobu Online Backup, or is there other data you need to protect in a different way?
   
   We will want to know how you plan to do the backup of these files. We want to make sure you have a good plan for ALL your data, not just the data backed up online, and we will support you with ideas and suggestions to do this within your budget and still follow good data backup practices.


3. Deleted files:
   How long do you want deleted files to be kept?
   Our normal period is 30 days. 90 or 180 days may be more comfortable for you, in case you don't discover for a while that you accidently deleted an important file.


4. Versions:
   The default setting is 10 versions (not 10 days).
   Do you want to keep additional versions?
   Would you prefer to keep backups for just a fixed period of time instead, like 30 days or longer?
   For an explanation, see below.


5. Copy of your backup on your computer or network:
   We can set Zocobu to do this. Let us know.


6. Do you want to restrict the backup to not use up your Internet bandwidth during certain hours?


7. Do you have other computers that hold important data and need backup?


8. Show a suggested arrangement that includes backup of Quickbooks.


9. Do you want Zirius to provide you computer support beyond just online backup?

 

Explanations:

Why is backup of "versions" better
than "days of backup"?

A "version" refers to a change in a file.
When a file is changed a new version is created.
Most online backup services save the files for each day, between 1 and thirty days worth.

But what if the version of the file you need was longer ago than that? What if the file became corrupted without you knowing about it, and has laid unused for months, but is still a valuable file. This is a common scenario. You might need to restore a version that was changed months ago.

Saving backups by versions gives you this protection. Savinbg by days does not.

Saving backups by versions is better for protection from viruses and other issues as well. It is usually the preferred approach for big data centers and larger companies.

Ten Versions
Zocobu Online Computer Backup in the standard setting preserves 10 versions at all times. This is sometimes increased or decreased by the tech team for you, based on the needs and preferences you tell us.

In additon, files that have been deleted from your system are kept in storage for 30 days. When we set up the service for you, this period can be made longer, if that is important to you, or shortened.

Support for network problems
If your network has problems that are preventing the backup from running, we can fix them, although your servcie contract only covers the backup software and service. If you want us to address any network issue, we can and are expert in doing so across the Internet. We would bill you at a cost per quarter hour of $35. Most problems are corrected in a half hour or less.

Our Depth of Support Experience
Our support team is experienced in working with POS systems, databases, Exchange, and all other types of data.

We have been supporting businesses nationwide with online backup since 2005.