Independent School Educators' List (ISED-L): Re: online backups

Friday, November 19, 2010

Re: online backups

Here's a study done earlier this year:

http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9179418/5_free_online_services_th
at_store_sync_and_share_your_files_?source=3DCTWNLE_nlt_dailyam_2010-07-2=
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"Conclusions:

Dropbox, OpenDrive and ZumoDrive represent best the concept of
cloud-based file storage, syncing and sharing: Their desktop programs
embed a virtual drive within the file structure of your operating
system. Their premise is to work as invisibly as possible by functioning
like a normal drive.

OpenDrive gives you the most online space for free -- but I occasionally
encountered problems when trying to sync/upload files that were a couple
of megabytes in size through its Java-based desktop client.

Between Dropbox and ZumoDrive, it's pretty much a draw. If you have
colleagues or friends who already use Dropbox, that could give it the
edge. Still, you may want to check out ZumoDrive and open a free
account, since its desktop client includes built-in features that make
it convenient and easy to share your media among your various devices."

Hope that helps.

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Joe Frost, MS CIS
Director of Technology & Operations
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http://www.phoenixchristian.org

-----Original Message-----
From: Terri Kuckuck [mailto:tkuckuck@fredericksburgacademy.org]=20
Sent: Thursday, November 18, 2010 7:22 AM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: online backups

I've been investigating online backup companies, and have eliminated any
that require we purchase an appliance. Does anyone have experience with
either VaultLogix or Filebanc?

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Thank you,

Terri

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Terri Kuckuck

Network Administrator

Fredericksburg Academy

An Independent, College Preparatory School for Prekindergarten through
Grade 12

www.fredericksburgacademy.org

540.898.0020 x220

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