Choosing an Automatic Backup Method
Eyefinity recommends using multiple back up methods and backing up your data to multiple files in case one backup file is corrupt. Work with your data backup provider or certified operating system and networking technician to determine which solution is best for you.
Use the following table to help you decide which backup method(s) are best suited for your practice.
| Backup Method | Advantages | Disadvantages | Recommended Solution |
|---|---|---|---|
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Online |
Provider installs, sets up, and maintains the backup software Backups are automated Easy restoration process Off-site backup, not susceptible to local disasters or theft Low cost to set up and maintain |
Backup times vary depending on the speed and reliability of your internet connection Backups are subject to the bandwidth and data transfer limitations set by your internet service provider |
DataHEALTH Practice Shadow by Think Smart Group, Inc. |
|
Local |
Ideal for large practices with in-house IT No need to worry about data limitations or service interruptions |
Requires more technical knowledge to install, backup, and restore Requires investment in backup software and hardware Additional expenses for off-site, secure, physical storage Unsecured backups are susceptible to theft, fire, or natural disaster |
For Access databases: Veritas Backup Exec For SQL databases: Veritas Backup Exec with Agent for Applications and Databases Go to Determining Your Database Type to find out if you are using an Access or SQL database. |
Although you can use many types of backup media to back up your database files (for example, CD-R, DVD-R, USB flash drives, and external hard drives), Eyefinity recommends using DataHEALTH for data backup and off-site storage. DataHEALTH protects your practice by automatically backing up, encrypting, and storing your data in a secure, off-site data center. If you experience a data loss, all of your lost files are recoverable anytime with the click of a button. DataHEALTH also offers the following benefits:
- Provides a level of service that exceeds industry standards for your data storage and recovery needs.
- Automatically backs up and verifies your OfficeMate/ExamWRITER database files.
- DataHEALTH is the only cloud backup company to be URAC HIPAA Security Business Accredited along with FIPS 140-2 encryption validated.
- DataHEALTH’s cloud backup service is powered by Asigra: an enterprise-level, awarding-winning cloud backup software.
- DataHEALTH’s cloud backup powered by Asigra goes through five key checks to ensure that your data is always restorable.
- DataHEALTH’s Backup Support professionals have restored data expediently for thousands of customers.
- Cloud backup with DataHEALTH is cost effective. Pricing starts at $20.00/month, which is less than $1/day.
- DataHEALTH has certified advanced cloud backup professionals on staff.
- DataHEALTH’s technical support and customer service staff are based in the United States. In a time of emergency, you want support that is stateside. No worries of dealing with language barriers!
DataHEALTH offers a free 30-day, obligation-free trial. For more information on this offer and DataHEALTH, contact Eyefinity at 800.269.3666 or www.eyefinity.com/strategic-partners/CertifiedPartners.html.