Where will my data be stored?
Offsite Backups maintains state-of-the-art servers in two state-of-the-art mirrored data centers over 1,000 miles apart , at undisclosed locations.
We keep a backup of your backup.
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Our facilities are equipped with:
- 24 x 7 Security
- Full systems redundancy
- Backup power system (UPS)
- Generators
- 24 x 7 systems monitoring
- Climate controlled environment
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What hardware and software is used to store my data?
The Offsitebackups.com Backup Server system operates on a dedicated hardware configuration, which consists of
multiple CPU's and RAID arrays. RAID arrays offer multiple hard drive configurations, which eliminate downtime.
Our Backup Server software is an application that operates on Microsoft's Windows 2003 operating system. For all
intents and purposes, the Server is a "black box" that provides backup and restore functionality to any
number of remote Offsitebackups.com clients.
The Backup Server acts like an Internet application using to the HTTP standard that implements the world-wide-web.
The Server utilizes the TCP/IP protocol to connect and communicate with clients on a secure and authorized port.
How are files kept secure during the backup and restore process?
Encryption ensures FULL security when recovering your data. The software is encrypted using 448bit Blowfish,
DES, or Triple DES technology. Our 448bit Blowfish encryption algorithm, established by the U.S. Government
for high-security military documents, has never been cracked since it was founded. The encryption key issued
during the install of the client software. You will select a private encryption key that is known only to you.
No one can access your valuable information without this key - not even us! If this encryption key is lost, there
is no access to your data. Please be sure to save this password in a secure location that may be accessible
outside of your computer system.
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