CloudBox User Manual 67
4.T OFFSITE BACKUPS: ULTIMATE DATA SECURITY
Backing up data from your home computers to the CloudBox is an important first step in protecting your critical
files. Should a computer experience hard drive or electronic failure, you know that your data is safe. Yet, there
are circumstances that are beyond anyone's control, including:
Fire
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Natural disasters
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Flood
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Theft
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Technical flaws
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Software malware
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Therefore, a strategy for backing up data has been promoted as close to foolproof in keeping data safe: the rule
of three. The same data should be stored on three separate devices:
A computer for immediate access and use.1.
An external hard drive such as the LaCie CloudBox for easy access to a backup.2.
Offsite (see below).3.
OFFSITE BACKUP - CLOUD
Backing up data to Wuala secure cloud storage guarantees that your data is safe and accessible on any
computer with a connection to the internet. For information on Wuala by LaCie, see Share Large Files, Backup
Files to the Cloud, and Wuala's website.
OFFSITE BACKUP - SECOND CLOUDBOX OUTSIDE THE HOME
Your LaCie CloudBox at home can perform daily, weekly, or monthly backups directly to a second LaCie
CloudBox at a separate location (e.g. a relative or friend's home). In a worst case scenario, such as theft or
serious damage, your data would be secure at the second location.
Please note that setting up an offsite backup is considered an advanced feature since it requires an
understanding of networking, routers, and hardware. However, the minor challenges are worth the effort for the
peace of mind you receive knowing that your data is close to 100% safe. A detailed explanation on how to
configure a remote offsite backup using the Dashboard administration tool is available at Create a Backup Job.
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