CompTIA Storage+ Quick Review Guide by Eric Vanderburg

Author:Eric Vanderburg [Vanderburg, Eric]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Tags: -
Publisher: McGraw-Hill Education
Published: 2015-06-11T21:00:00+00:00

Offsite Tape Storage

Offsite tape storage is the storing of backed-up data in a facility that is different from the main location. An organization has two options when it comes to this type of storage solution: It can use its own facilities that are located in a separate place from the main office, or it can acquire the services of a company that specializes in offsite tape storage.

Whether choosing a company-owned storage facility or trusting the backed-up data to a third party, one thing remains constant: Storing data far from the main location is essential for protecting the data. Having data stored offsite is also a good addition to any disaster recovery plan.

There are benefits and disadvantages to choosing an organization-owned storage facility as well as a storage center owned by a third party. With a facility owned by the company, there is always the problem of running out of room. As data increases, so does the need to back it up, especially if it is vital to the organization. Eventually, all of the backed-up information stored in different mediums will take up space, leaving no room for more in the coming years. A benefit of having a company-owned storage center is that the data is maintained within the hands of the company. It is not passed to anyone outside of the organization and is safe in that regard.

When it comes to acquiring services from a third party, the provisioning of a space for company data is the responsibility of the offsite tape storage provider. However, there is an issue when it comes to the safety of the information contained within the storage mediums. The chance of a criminal event happening in a storage facility is not entirely impossible, which makes company data vulnerable in this regard. This is why data encryption plays a huge role when it comes to handing off backed-up information to a third party. The last thing an organization wants is for someone to have free access to confidential information about them or their clients.

Offsite Storage for Disaster Recovery

Disaster recovery (DR) refers to the process, policies, and procedures that a company has in place for the recovery of valuable assets that are very vital to an organization in case of a serious incident that impacts business operations such as a natural disaster.

Disasters are classified into two broad categories. The first is natural disasters, such as earthquakes, floods, hurricanes, or tornadoes. These types of disasters are beyond the control of humans, but having procedures in place that avoid damaging losses to an organization definitely pays off. The second category of disasters are the ones caused by humans, and these include material spills that are hazardous, failure of infrastructure, and bioterrorism—just to name a few. Just like a natural disaster, it helps to have a plan that ensures the survival of a company despite unfortunate events. This is an area where offsite storage helps an organization.

When a disaster makes a facility unavailable, the organization must have a way to continue business.

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