Asyma E3 Conference

1. Managed Services ‐ Backup
Dave Debre – P51 Computing Strategies

2. Discussion Topics List;
Definition of Managed Services
Backup Systems of the Past
Current Backup Alternatives
Advantages of Redundancy and Offsite Data Storage
Risks of Offsite Data Storage
Checklist for Peace of Mind

3. Managed Services; a definition
A managed service is one that is provided and managed by a vendor, or serv
Microsoft Office 360 and Google Docs provide Office type application access
Kindle or Kobo providing access to books, magazines and newspapers.

4. Backup systems of the past
Tape Systems
Magnetic tape in a cartridge system
Tapes had to be changed
Lower capacity required backup planning
Labour intensive with mixed results

5. Current Backup Alternatives
Hard Drive Systems
External Hard drives attached via USB
Larger Capacities
Faster Backup
Still have to be changed and taken off‐site
Lost media and privacy concerns

6. New Media for Backup Systems
Solid State Media
No Mechanical Weakness
High Cost for Large Capacity
USB Memory Stick
SD Memory Card
SDSC max 4gb, SDHC max 32Gb, SDXC max 2Tb
Solid State Hard Drive

7. On‐line Backup Service
Redundant backup of Operating System
Done sporadically
Takes extra time and space
Daily Backup of changed files
Takes less space and time
Choose Differential or Incremental
Beware of large changes in data sizes

8. Online Backup Service
Reports supplied by vendor
Confirm successful backup
List files archived
Test recovery routine
Confirm that files are easily recovered
Vendor or Client expected to do recovery

9. Risks of Off‐site Data Storage or Backup
Security of Storage Media
Encryption of Data or Data Stream
Privacy Regulations Relating to Data Storage
Quick Access to Stored Data
Fall‐back Procedure in Case of No Network

10. Peace of Mind Checklist
Define Complete Disaster Recovery Plan
Test Data and System Recovery Systems
Have a Backup to the Backup Plan
Follow Proper Data and Media Storage Regulations
Allow for Future Storage Growth
Check References and Credentials of Service Provider
Review Contracts for Liability and Performance Claims

11. Virtualization, the Cloud, the Next Step
Virtualizing the Complete System
Hotswap in Case of System Failure
Local or Cloud Hosting
Hosting Systems and Data in the Cloud
Preparing for Cloud Failure
Same Rules for Data Storage and Encryption