How Often Should I Back Up?

How often should I back up my Goldenseal company file?

Your Goldenseal data is extreeemely valuable, and the best way to take care of it is to make frequent backups.

We suggest a daily backup-- you can burn a CD, use a Zip disk, or put it on a different hard drive. We suggest that you date each backup copy so you can go back to any previous setup.

If you are importing data, customizing layouts or making other large changes to Goldenseal, consider even more frequent backups. That way you can "undo" if you do something you regret.

HINT-- Burning a backup copy? Costs a a few cents. Having a backup copy save your ass? Priceless!

Separate Media

Hard drives sometimes die, so it's a good idea to put your daily backup in a different place than your main file. Any of the following options will work:

• Burn a CD
• Put it on a Zip disk
• Use a tape backup
• Install a second hard drive on your computer, and store backups there
• Install Ethernet, and store backups on a different computer
• Email the file to a different location
• Use an internet storage system, and store your data on a remote hard drive

Off Premises Backups

Computers sometimes get stolen, and data can also die because of flooding, fires or other disasters. So it's a good idea to make a weekly back that you store off-premises. You can use any of the following options:

• Burn a CD and take it home with you, or store it in your truck
• Put it on a Zip disk and take it home with you, or store it in your truck
• Use a tape backup and take it home with you, or store it in your truck
• Email the file to a different location
• Use an internet storage system, and store your data on a remote hard drive

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