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P3: Describe the use of internet for different types of business activities

METHODS OF BACKING UP DATA:

- There are several ways to back-up data, here's 5 ways on how to backing up data with the advantages and the disadvantages. There are:
  • iCloud
  • External Hard Drive
  • CD, DVD or Blu-ray Disc
  • USB Flash Drive
  • NAS Drive
ICLOUD:

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- The cloud storage services are all the rage now for good reason. Those best offer data end-to-end encryption to keep it safe with some free storage space and affordable fees for additional space
  • iCloud - Apple product users including 5 gb of free storage. While for Windows users also can sync their files with iCloud Drive
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  • Google Drive - It integrated with Android devices. While for Windows and Mac users can download desktop apps for drag-and-drag capabilities which includes 15 gb of free storage
Figure 3
  • One Drive - It can accessed through explorer Windows 10 with 5 gb of free storage
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  • Dropbox - It offers personal and business subscriptions which include 2 gb of free data for personal accounts
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- The other cloud storage services such as cloud megabackup, nextcloud, box, spideroak one and iDrive. The advantages and the disadvantages of iCloud are:

Advantages:
  • Free space and affordable upgrade
  • Data obtained in remote locations and can access if there is internet
  • Deliver secure data
Disadvantages:
  • Limitations of capacity for free storage
  • Risk of closing the website
  • Must reach the internet to access backup files
EXTERNAL HARD DRIVE:

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- The external and portable hard drive are connected to one computer at a time. It is wired devices and some have wireless capabilities. The advantages and disadvantages of External Hard Drive are:

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Advantages:
  • Easy to use with software
  • Can schedule backups
Disadvantages:
  • Risk of failures
  • Solid state drive have less risk but expensive for large capacity
  • Stored off site in case of fire
CD, DVD OR BLU-RAY DISC:

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- Once the gold standard is in the data backup, combustion to CD, DVD or Blu-ray Disc has become less popular, though still reliable data backup methods. The advantages and disadvantages of CD, DVD or Blu-Ray Disc are:

Advantages:
  • Driving failure is not a problem
  • Can safely store in second place
Disadvantages:
  • Take time to manage backup
  • Considering the future of CD capable technologies
  • Expensive for large amount of data that can buy additional disks
USB FLASH DRIVE:

Figure 9
- USB Flash Drive is a small solid state that can carry in the pocket. It is once expensive and only available in small capacity. The advantages and disadvantages of USB Flash Drive are:

Figure 10
Advantages:
  • Affordable
  • Portable
  • Available on USB 3.0
Disadvantages:
  • Easy to confuse
  • Not always endurance
  • Endurance capacity
NAS DRIVE:

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- The network attached storage is a server dedicated to storing data. It can operates either wired or wireless depending on the drive and the computer. When configured, it can display like other drives on the computer. The advantages and disadvantages of NAS Drive are:

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Advantages:
  • Can backup multiple computers at once
  • Can be set to auto backup
Disadvantages:
  • Expensive
  • Possibility of driving failure

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