The chart below illustrates the differences between online backup and traditional tape or disc backup.
| Feature | Benefit to you | Data- Mountain |
Tape |
| Automated Backup | Complete and accurate backups of all data and system files is performed on a scheduled or continuous basis without user intervention | Yes |
No |
| Remote Storage | Ensures that all files are securely stored away from your physical location in the event of fire, theft, etc. | Yes |
No |
| Multiple Retention Periods | Allows the computer system files to be rolled back to a point in time when the system was known to be working correctly | Yes |
No |
| Security | All backup files are securely encrypted at your computer before transmission and stored in that format to ensure the confidentiality of your data | Yes |
No |
| Easy and fast File Recovery | All files are readily available online for quick and easy retrieval 24/7 using either desktop software or a web-based interface | Yes |
No |
| Multiple File Versions | A minimum of ten versions of all files are safely stored should you need to retrieve a prior version of any file | Yes |
No |
| Cost Effective | No hardware to buy, upgrade and repair and no consumable media to worry about. In addition, the automated backups free up your time to focus on your business, rather than your data backup | Yes |
No |