Friday, November 19, 2010

Re: online backups

You're welcome.

:) finally something I contributed helped someone...

-----Original Message-----
From: Mary Beth Gay [mailto:mgay@a-cs.org]=20
Sent: Friday, November 19, 2010 2:17 PM
To: ISED-L@LISTSERV.SYR.EDU
Subject: Re: online backups

Thanks, Joe. This article is very informative and gives us a good place
to start our search.
Mary Beth

On Fri, Nov 19, 2010 at 8:48 AM, Joe Frost
<Joe.Frost@phoenixchristian.org>wrote:

> Here's a study done earlier this year:
>
> http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9179418/5_free_online_services_
> th=20
> =
at_store_sync_and_share_your_files_?source=3DCTWNLE_nlt_dailyam_2010-07-
> 23<http://www.computerworld.com/s/article/9179418/5_free_online_servic
> =
es_th%0Aat_store_sync_and_share_your_files_?source=3DCTWNLE_nlt_dailyam_
> 2010-07-23>
>
> "Conclusions:
>
> Dropbox, OpenDrive and ZumoDrive represent best the concept of=20
> cloud-based file storage, syncing and sharing: Their desktop programs=20
> embed a virtual drive within the file structure of your operating=20
> system. Their premise is to work as invisibly as possible by=20
> functioning like a normal drive.
>
> OpenDrive gives you the most online space for free -- but I=20
> occasionally encountered problems when trying to sync/upload files=20
> 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=20
> colleagues or friends who already use Dropbox, that could give it the=20
> edge. Still, you may want to check out ZumoDrive and open a free=20
> 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.
>
> Thanks,
> *******
>
> Joe Frost, MS CIS
> Director of Technology & Operations
> Department Chair Technology
> http://www.phoenixchristian.org
>
>
>
> -----Original Message-----
> From: Terri Kuckuck [mailto:tkuckuck@fredericksburgacademy.org]
> 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=20
> any that require we purchase an appliance. Does anyone have=20
> experience with either VaultLogix or Filebanc?
>
>
>
> Thank you,
>
> Terri
>
>
>
> __________________________
>
> Terri Kuckuck
>
> Network Administrator
>
> Fredericksburg Academy
>
> An Independent, College Preparatory School for Prekindergarten through

> Grade 12
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> 540.898.0020 x220
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--
Mary Beth Gay, Director of Technology
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