Data Backup refers to the process of copying the entire/partial computer data from hard drives or disk array to other storage media, so it may be used to restore the original after a data loss event due to human error or system failure. Whether it’s for personal, home, or small business use, we recommend you choose a piece of suitable backup software.Data Recovery & File Repair to retrieve your lost data, but that is much more expensive.
Important Tips
1. If possible, please put the target data and backup data on different physical media, for example, prepare two hard drives, and one is exclusive for storing backup files.How-Tos )All the products in this category are classified into the specified sub-category. At each sub-category page,
Select a product based on the backup method
Most products support multiple backup methods. This table can help you choose not only a proper one, but also a suitable backup method.
Backup Method
Pros
Cons
Applicable
Offline Backup
- Cheap
- Damage or theft of storage device can cause data loss
Backup for a large amount of data (like videos or database) with one-time cost
Online Backup
- Convenient and fast backup solution
- Exepnsive for backing up large amounts of data
Backup for a small amount of data files across multiple devices, e.g. photos, memos, emails or other files in portable devices.
Network Backup
- Cheap
- High-level technical skills are required for accessing the files through the Internet, much more complicated than using cloude storage
Backs up important data for home or business
Disk Image/Drive Clone
- Backs up data in time
- Expensive
Mainly used for enterprise data storage and disk array technology
Cloud Storage/File Sync
- Easy to use
- Basic backup features only
Backup for a small amount of personal files, e.g. office files, a few photos, emails etc.
Beside the above common backup software, there is also some software for
Server Backup Exclusive for backing up servers. Expensive, comprehensive in technology, the most reliable backup solution.
Invalid Exclusive for backing up all email items, including emails, tasks, RSS feeds, settings, rules, email accounts etc.
In addition, if you are familiar with data backup, you can select a product more accurately based on the backup type
Full Backup Differential Backup Incremental Backup Mirror Backup
