In other words, they will set up the automation of your backup software, verify that it ran and verify your backup. In some cases, they can even set up the backup software to send them an e-mail that confirms that the backup has run successfully. Such a consultant may also handle off site storage of your backup tapes, install software upgrades and generally take responsibility for the backup system. This should be a highly attractive option for many firms. A Few More Things to Consider.
Some firms consider having backup hardware options.
This can range from having spare hard drives to having spare computers. What the backup process is all about is creating redundancies. Examine all your ways of inputting, collecting and retaining data and look for weak points. At any point where you become concerned about a weakness, consider adding backup systems or redundancies. The Most Important Point.