Be amazed at the choices available and just how simple it really is.
Backup software:- You can create a backup simply by manually copying data, but that's inefficient and likely to lead to omissions. Some, but not all, versions of Windows include backup software. However, the MS Backup program has its limitations. I suggest you buy third party software. There is a variety of packages that range from free to hundreds of dollars and each has their good and bad points.
Backup media:- You can backup to floppy, removable disks such as Zip and Jaz, CDRW, tape, a network drive, a second hard drive or even another section of your main hard drive. The latter two are the least desirable options because if something goes wrong with your computer, chances are you won’t be able to access your data or your backup.
Nothing is more convenient than backing up on a network, but then the backup lacks portability and is vulnerable in the event of fire or theft.
For convenience the new external hard drives (especially the fire-wire or USB ones), Handy drive, and Flash Card media are unbeatable.
Burning a CD that can be saved off site is also a good idea.
The tape drive is the most expensive but is regularly used in larger organisations.
The floppy disk is still the cheapest option and if you are well organised is reliable If you have at least two verified copies of the data).
The Flash card or Handy Drive can store 64 or 128MB of data (how many floppy disks is that!) and is very simple to use.
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