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Resolved Online storage anyone?

Discussion in 'Web Applications & Cloud' started by cspgsl, 2012/05/05.

  1. 2012/05/05
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    cspgsl Geek Member Thread Starter

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    I have about 200GB of data that I currently backup onsite but I think I need a redundant solution in case of a complete disaster. Does anyone have an opinion on cloud storage providers that they would like to share?
     
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    Is this personal data or business?
     
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    50 / 50
     
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    Well, with my clients, I've used several different online storage solutions that are free, such as those provided by ISP business Inetrnet accounts, Dropbox, gmail, etc. But 200 GB is a lot of space and you'll need a paid provider for that.

    I would be content with a NAS unit or external USB that could be put in a fireproof safe daily.
     
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    I agree on the external drive thing. What are you backing up? Walmart? That is a heck of a lot of backup.
     
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    The client is a photographer. Currently the files for all computers in his home are stored on a NAS raid.

    With that, a NAS raid in my mind is not a backup solution so we back up everything to an external hard drive.

    The concern is over the possibility of a catastrophic loss where one does not have the opportunity to grab the external HDD when running out of the burning house. Backing up and storing the device in a fireproof safe is an option but that can be prone to error in not being religious in ones' routine.
     
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    Check out dropbox.
     
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    Amazon AWS would cost you $25 a month to store 200GB of data ($0.125 per GB for the First TB). If you can accept slightly less durability it is cheaper at $0.093 per GB ($18.60 for 200GB).
     
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    reassessing the situation. thanks for the input
     
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