Online Backup Hosting generally consists of both a continually available repository where data can be stored and a software interface to enable interaction with that repository. Although customers will only generally interact with the software interface, it is important that both components be evaluated when selecting an offsite backup solution.
Vembu Technologies' StoreGrid offers one of the friendliest, easy-to-use interfaces for managing online backups. Accessed through a Web browser (Firefox, Internet Explorer, Netscape, Opera and Safari), configuring a backup is only a few clicks away.
StoreGrid can backup file servers, Microsoft Exchange Server mail stores, Microsoft SQL Server databases, and Linux based MySQL databases. Options including registry and system file backups ensure complete recovery in the event of hardware failure. Desktop backups are also supported including 1-click selection for common backup tasks such as Outlook, Outlook Express and browser settings.
Backups are incremental and are automatically compressed in order to save time, storage space and bandwidth. Several versions of files can be maintained including even deleted files. Data may be password protected and encrypted using variable length encryption keys based on the Blowfish algorithm. Restoral is just as easy and can be performed even on a per-file basis without the help of system administrators.
Online storage and maintenance of data is equally important. Host 17 stores data on servers in ultra-secure data centers. Data centers are buildings constucted to special standards to withstand the more common problems associated with local disasters such as power failure and inclement weather. Availability is maintained by using multiple connections to major Internet providers and redundant uninterruptible power, including diesel generators, in the event of an extended power outage. Security is enhanced by limiting physical access to servers to only authorized personnel. Even internal components that might fail, such as hard drives, are not overlooked. Data is backed up to secondary storage devices in the event that the primary device becomes corrupted or damaged.
Pricing for the service is inclusive of the StoreGrid software for one server or workstation and online storage space. There is a one-time setup fee which includes software installation, setup and training. For additional workstations, servers, or for pricing on storage limits above 100GB, please contact Host 17.
| Storage Space | Price (per month) |
| 5GB | $25 |
| 15GB | $45 |
| 30GB | $75 |
| 50GB | $105 |
| 75GB | $155 |
| 100GB | $205 |
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