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How to backup data?

This article learns to keep your computer and personal data more secure.

Cases of data loss

There are many ways you can unintentionally lose information on a computer. A child playing the keyboard like a piano, a power surge, lightning, floods. And sometimes equipment just fails.

If you regularly make backup copies of your files and keep them in a separate place, you can get some, if not all, of your information back in the event something happens to the originals on your computer.

Backup your data for data security

Deciding what to back up is highly personal. Anything you cannot replace easily should be at the top of your list. Before you get started, make a checklist of files to back up. This will help you determine what to back up, and also give you a reference list in the event you need to retrieve a backed-up file. Here are some file suggestions to get you started:

• Bank records and other financial information
• Digital photographs
• Software you purchased and downloaded from the Internet
• Music you purchased and downloaded from the Internet
• Personal projects
• Your e-mail address book
• Your Microsoft Outlook calendar
• Your Internet Explorer bookmarks

In short, you can backup single file, file folder, partition, disk, and system on local computer to image, you can also backup network shared files to image. With constant data backup, you can survive system disaster better.

Backup types

• Full backup: usually the first time you backup data you use full backup. It backs up all the data you select.
• Incremental backup: it's often used to backup changed files after the last backup no matter it's full backup or incremental backup. This type of backup can save you much disk space and backup time. It's very suitable for constant backup for certain amount of data.
• Schedule backup: it's for later or regular automatic backup, after you set a schedule, you can leave the backup routine alone, the backup freeware will perform backup automatically.
• File backup: when you plan to backup single file, file folder or sertain amount of data you choose through serveral folders or partitions, you can use file backup. Usually the data you use file backup is music, pictures, documents etc.
• Disk and partition backup: when you decide to backup whole partition or disk, you can choose this type of backup, of course, the difference between it and file backup is not limited to the data amount. Disk and partition backup often backs up file system of partition to image, so it's more used to backup system.

Backup freeware

EaseUS Todo Backup Free is a newly released backup freeware by EaseUS. It's a full featured backup tool that for both home and business users. Its potent backup functions to backup data or system on local computer, backup network shared folders can ensure comprehensive security of your data. With convenience to view the image file directly in Windows Explorer and restore to original location, this freeware gains great popularity.

It can also recover system with both WinPE and Linux bootable disk when facing with system crash or boot failure. The most amazing function is that you can transfer system to different hardware with this freeware. When this powerful freeware released on the market, it receives soaring download that 30,000 per week.

Free backup guide

• Back up file and file folder
• Back up system
• File and disk/partition incremental backup
• Set backup schedule

The following are examples of data backup techniques:

• Copy your data to another partition of the same hard drive (less secure, because you can lose both copies due to a of a hard drive crash);
• Copy your data to another hard drive in the same computer (more secure, but you still can lose both copies due to a of the computer crash);
• Copy your data to another computer (secure enough, but there is still a possibility to lose your data when both computers are in the same room);
• Copy your data to removable media, such as removable hard drive, CD/DVD disc, ZIP disk (s), streamer tape, floppy disk and so on. This media, once removed from your computer, will give you the most security. (Check backups to ensure they can be restored)

Choose an external storage format to back up files

If you haven't already decided where you want to store your backup copies external hard disk drive, CDs, DVDs, or some other storage format and you want to know more about your options, you can read about the types of external storage available.

External storage refers to any type of backup format that isn't on your computer. This can be a piece of hardware, software, or even a Web service. There are many types of external storage available, so when choosing external storage, weigh cost and convenience against the amount of information you're backing up.

Storage Type	What It Is	Pros	Cons
External drives such as Iomega drives: Zip drive (up to 750MB) for the casual user Hard disk drive (up to 250 GB) for the heavy user	A Zip drive is a disk drive developed by Iomega that uses removable disks (Zip disks) to store hundreds of megabytes of data.	Includes backup software. Range of storage options.	You must invest in the hardware, and in some cases, disks as well.
CD-RW* *You need a CD-RW drive to burn files onto CDs.	A CD-RW is a compact disc onto which you can burn information if you have a CD-RW drive. (RW stands for "read-write".)	Many newer computers come with a built in CD-RW drive CD-RW discs can hold up to 700MB.	You need to buy a CD-RW drive if your computer doesn't come with one Can be tricky to get just the right amount of information onto a disc.
DVD-RW* *You need a DVD-RW drive to burn files onto DVDs.	A DVD-RW is a DVD onto which you can burn information if you have a DVD-RW drive. (RW stands for "read-write".)	One disc stores gigabytes of information.	You need to buy a DVD-RW drive if your computer doesn't come with one. The drive may not come with back-up software.
Online backup and storage such as Iomega iStorage	An online storage service lets you save files online. If you have Internet access, you can get your files from the online storage site whenever you need.	Automatically gets your information out of the house or office. Includes download and back-up software.	You may be required to pay a monthly fee for backing up and storing your files. If the company's servers go down, you may not be able to access your files. If the company is hacked, your information could be stolen If the company goes out of business, you lose your back-up resource.

Ways to minimize loss of data

The primary rule is to download a backup freeware, and backup your data. The more often you backup your data, the smaller the chances you will lose your valuable data.

• Backup your system partition using a partition backup program;
• Don't save your data on the same partition where your operating system and programs are installed - it will be much easier to restore/reinstall operating system without touching your data;
• Use NTFS/NTFS5 file system instead of FAT16/32 if your operating system is Windows NT4/2000/XP/2003/Vista;
• Use a reliable RAID;
• Use an antiviral protection;
• Use a firewall to protect your data from unwanted access from the Internet or network;
• Use quality hardware: motherboard, memory, hard disk controller, hard disk cable, hard disk drive, power supply. Do not over-clock the hardware;
• Never switch off your computer with the operating system loaded by using the power button or reset button;
• Don't forget, you will not be able to read your data after you change your password or reinstall/upgrade operating system.