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Why not use a tape backup system?
There are so many reasons, let’s start with the simple fact that tape systems are a royal pain in the neck.
No Labor
Unlike tapes, backups with BitLeap® require no day-to-day labor. BitLeap’s automatic OSB (offsite backup) service allows you to custom tailor a data backup solution for your business that you know will protect your data day in and day out. No matter who is out sick, on vacation, or just forgetful that day, you know your data is being protected with BitLeap.
Return on Investment
Compare the numbers. BitLeap’s backup service will blow away the cost of a properly maintained traditional labor-intensive tape backup system when you factor in only a minimal $5 per business day for administration. If you are not spending the money to replace your tapes every year and clean them monthly as recommended are you really sure your important data is safe?
Reliability
Tapes have a technical annual failure rate anywhere from 1 to 12 percent. That is why you maintain multiple tapes from previous days with daily snap shots. If the first tape does not restore, hopefully the next one in the rotation will. Some estimates put the number of tape restores that fail from either a technical or administration mistake as high as 60 percent! On the other hand, BitLeap stores every version of every file that ever existed on your local network. And we do it in multiple secure offsite locations using high-quality high-redundancy RAID-5 storage arrays. Your data will be there when you need it.
Other BitLeap Advantages over Tapes
They are too numerous to list but here is a sample:
- Non-removable Device – Tapes can “walk away” easily, BitLeap’s OSB service is stationary.
- Remote Access – Access your data backup securely from anywhere.
- Restore Direct to Source – Restore your data without even leaving your desk.
- Support – We work full time and love to answer the phone to help you.
- Management – A full time highly trained staff makes sure your backups are working.
- Accessibility – Anyone can do their own restores, it’s as easy as paying bills online.
- Scalability – Simply upgrade your account to backup more data.
- Multiple Locations – Manage and review your backups for multiple locations in one simple spot.