- Always think about worst case scenario when it comes to back up, and remember do not wait for the worst to happen before you start to consider about data backup solution.
- If you don't have a back up system just Imagine what will happen to all your business contacts documents and contracts that you have painfully built up over the years, yes they will be wiped out just like that.
- If you are handling your back up on your personal computer make a habit of backing up your data regularly.
- Create a plan (what to back up and what not to back up), be selective, avoid backing up system, and/or program files. System, and program files can be restored from their original cds.
- Know what's important.
- Organize your files, and folders.
- Pay attention to your back ups, monitor your back ups, look at the log files regularly, make sure all important files are being backed up.
- Keep several backup copies, it is a good idea to save your back ups in 2 different places, a good example is to have the first copy go to an external hard drive, and the second one to a CD or DVD media.
Automated Backup or Manual?

- Backing up your files manually is dangerous you can easily miss something
- Use backup software to automate your everyday backup tasks
- Back up software automates back ups easily, but it needs to be monitored closely, after scheduling a back up using a back up software go back to it on a regular basis make sure it is not missing anything.
- Always Check the integrity of the backed up data.
for businesses Backing up data is not an option

Backing up data on a regular basis for businesses is a must, If you are not backing up your business computers you are in a Danger Zone.
Usually after a Hard Drive failures, virus or malware infections, and/or Theft a business owner then realizes the importance of implementing a full-proof backup strategy for the business.
Peace Of Mind
- There are many types of back ups, choosing the right one is very important.
- If you are dealing with critical data, you must let a IT professional handle your company's back up.
What Advance IT Services will do for you

- We will assess your back up needs.
- Provide fully automated solutions, that are suited for your applications.
- Monitor your data backup.
- Disaster recovery and restore.
Data backup, and Recovery Pricing
Standard Hourly Rates
only applies to services that are performed off site all on site services will be priced hourly.
Standard rates are $74.99 per
hour or $37.50 per half-hour.
There is a call out fee of $19.99 per
visit.
Pick up and delivery charges within the coverage area is $24.99 coverage area covers locations within 5 miles of our office.
Pick up and delivery outside of coverage area is $24.99 plus $2.00 per each additional mile.
Please Note: These rates are good between normal business
hours 9:00am to 5:00pm
| Description of Services | Rate Type | Price |
|---|---|---|
| data backup, migration, and transfer This service is priced hourly | $74.99 | |
| Basic Data recovery It includes recovery of files from a non functioning computer to a functioning computer (note: it does not include computers with defective hard drives) | $49.99 | |
| Advance Data Recovery Service includes data recovery from a failed, or defective hard drive, we will attempt a software recovery of your data. | $149.99 |

