Downtime due to technology failures is not an option in today’s fast paced business environment.

A failed server or an accidental deletion of files could cause you to lose sales, or even go out of business completely. For this reason, companies are realizing how important it is to have backups. Deciding what to do about offsite storage of the backup tapes, which tapes to take offsite, and how long to keep each backup are questions that business owners and executives have been faced with for years. In some cases you must comply with federal, state or industry regulations governing these issues.

Enter Continuous Data Protection (CDP) devices and software. CDP solutions provide automatic, real-time data backup for servers, desktop computers, and laptops. Business critical files such as email and databases are automatically backed up to the local appliance or disk as soon as a user saves a new version, as opposed to the traditional nightly backups which record a single point in time. This backup can be kept onsite, or automatically sent offsite via your Internet connection.

It can be difficult with all the choices out there for CDP units, but we’ve found the SonicWALL CDP unit to be the Best of Breed. It is available in server different models, and offers a scalable, cost effective solution for businesses of all sizes. Regardless of size, each SonicWALL CDP unit offers:

• Instant Recovery and File Versioning. The ability to restore various versions of files, not just the one from last night, is a welcome feature of the new CDP appliance.
• Offsite Protection. This available feature uses encryption, advanced compression, and backup of only file differences to ensure your offsite data is sent quickly and securely. This offsite feature protects data against the risks of fire, theft, misplacement and other issues relating to tape or CD-based backup.
• Security. Data is secured by the same encryption technologies implemented by major financial institutions and government agencies. SonicWALL CDP also utilizes public-key encryption and digital certificates as an additional layer of protection.
• Remote Administration. IT Administrators can recover a deleted file or view vital statistics from a remote location. This saves valuable time and resources when simple file recovery is required.
• Compression. SonicWALL CDP has compression technology that achieves compression ranges from 2:1 to 5:1 depending on file type. This allows efficient usage of disk space on the appliance.

Compliance is another issue that the SonicWALL CDP unit addresses. The SonicWALL CDP meets and complies with all federal and industry regulations on the protection, accessibility, and retention of information. But SonicWALL goes beyond the minimum requirements for security and retention of information. SonicWALL's business is primarily data security and retention, and they take government and industry regulations seriously. Their CDP solutions meet the following federal regulations:

• HIPAA: The Health Insurance Portability and Accountability Act of 1996
• Sarbanes - Oxley: The Sarbanes-Oxley (SOX) Act of 2002
• Gramm-Leach-Bliley: Protects consumer's financial private information
• SEC / NASD: Securities and Exchange Commission / National Association of Securities Dealers

Contact us today and start receiving the benefits of our Onsite & Offsite Backup solutions by calling us at (714) 761-3849, or by filling out our contact form!