Cost might be at the top of your list, but we're mentioning it last because investing in backups is a lot like buying insurance: ROI is tough to calculate, and it comes down to the level of risk you're willing to assume. Each strategy has its own cost considerations:
Corporate centralized backup: Start-up costs include the base package and/or per-seat pricing, as well as the cost of additional enterprise storage. Savings may be seen in reduced support costs through centralized management.
Online backup services: No start-up costs, and ongoing expenses are based on actual usage. There's also the benefit of unlimited expansion without additional hardware investments, and the possibility of volume rates. Support costs will be relative to the level of service bells and whistles.
Locally attached removable storage: Initial costs are for hardware and backup software, and you may see higher individual support costs. Also, consider ongoing media expenses, especially if you require duplicate or offsite media storage.
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