Its Not If Its When!}

Submitted by: John A. Torrano

Its Not IF–Its WHEN!

This article is not to push a particular backup procedure, but rather to motivate you to get a backup procedure. For Advanced Organizing Systems, Inc., the automatic online backup service has been the solution.

Its sad to say but my personal computing has spanned the Apple IIe (with cassette tape backup) through todays power personal computers (and online backup). During this time frame, Ive certainly not been the model for not losing files. Ive suffered mistakes that are sad, frustrating, time consuming, downright humorous, and shamefully costly. Ive yanked the power cord out of the wall with my foot prior to saving a file (early days). Ive had associates back up the shortcuts to a file rather than the file itself. In an earlier time again, Ive had a virus spread to more than 30 data diskettes in our office. Recently, Ive had both a hard disk failure and a Quickbooks file error–ITS NOT IF–ITS WHEN! For those of you who have a good backup procedure, youre thinking Well you Idiot, you got what you deserved. But for the rest, Its, Yikes! I can relate!

You can use various systems to backup your files–Some good and some not so good.

Backup to the same hard on your computer–Not so good (even if automated)

Backup to external source or other computer at your location–Not so good but a little better (but you better automate it)

Backup up to external source then move the backup copy to another location–OK-but will you really do that regularly?

Backup automatically to an online backup service–Usually a pay service–takes quite a while to backup and retrieve files, BUT it is automatic and the only solution that actually works for me.

In the past year, weve had an online backup service save us twice. We had a hard disk with many personal/business files fail mechanically. Im sure there is some pay service that could have retrieved the files, but the automatic online service saved the day. (There are situations that a retrieval service cannot solve — fire, flood, theft, etc). We replaced the drive, installed the operating system, and retrieved the files from our online backup. The actual retrieval of all files was automated, but spanned 3 days. Important files could be retrieved immediately. More recently, a corrupted Quickbooks data file was retrieved immediately from our online backup service. No data had been lost and we went on our merry way!

Get a backup system — ITS NOT IF–ITS WHEN! DO SOMETHING!

Do your research and be sure you choose a backup system that matches what you will actually do!

Related links concerning backup systems are as follows:

How to choose a good backup system — “USA TODAY”

How to build a bulletproof cloud backup system without spending a dime — “PCWorld”

How to Back up a Computer — “wikiHow”

Computer backup system buying guide — “ConsumerReports.org”

John A. Torrano

Advanced Organizing Systems, Inc., CEO

Products by Advanced Organizing Systems, Inc. provide various solutions for roll file storage, vertical flat file storage, roll document mailing, and drawing protection. All AOS Inc. products meet exacting criteria for function, durability, and aesthetics.

About the Author: Bio and Capabilities John A. Torrano Education Graduated from Texas A&M University with a degree in Environmental Design in 1978. Work Experience 1st Architectural Registration in Texas (1985). Has been NCARB certified with additional registrations in Texas, Tennessee, Alabama and Georgia. — 1985 – 2005Torrano and Associates Architects, Inc. — President, CEO 1990 2005Commercial and Residential Architectural Company involved in Design, Drawing Production, and Job SupervisionCompuDesign — VP 1992 1994Provided CAD drawing support to engineering and design companiesCampobasso Development, Inc. — VP, Design 1993 – 1995Residential Custom and Spec Home Design and Construction Company in Huntsville, ALAdvanced Organizing Systems, Inc. — President, CEO 1990 PresentManufacturer of Organization and Storage Products.

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OSBO, LLC – Organization Supporting Business Owners CFO 2002 PresentInternational virtual business owners association providing training, resources, benefits and national volume discount pricing for business owners and their employees.CapabilitiesJohn A. Torrano has been an owner of several successful companies since 1980. With experience as an owner of architectural, CAD, construction, and manufacturing/distribution companies; John has managed business, finances , projects, technology, and employees. Work experience as the primary architect included design, drawing production, supervision of residential/commercial building, and employee supervision. In Advanced Organizing Systems, Inc., John is responsible for product design, product development, and final product output. John is involved in marketing research, internet marketing, website design, and social media.

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