Backing up accounting programs on hosting: how to secure your data
All information entered and edited in the accounting program is stored in the database. If this database is hosted on a remote server, it is necessary to take care of saving data, the loss of which is associated not only with huge labor costs, but also with financial risks (material damages).
One of the most effective tools to avoid the negative consequences of database damage or deletion (partial or complete loss of information) is backup.
Backup methods
The hosting accounting program can provide the following types of backup:
- automatic. The convenience of this option lies in the fact that the user does not need to spend time creating a backup copy and delving into the backup procedure. The hosting provider will usually tell you how often backups are taken and how long they will be kept. For example, a backup can be created daily and kept for 30 days. Accordingly, it will not be possible to restore data two months ago;
- manual. The user himself chooses the time and frequency of backups, which also have a non-infinite storage period on the server. To accumulate copies over long periods, you can copy them from the server to your local computer;
- combined. Backups are created automatically at certain intervals, but it is possible to create an up-to-date copy immediately in manual mode (for example, before installing an important update, clearing the database, or downloading a large amount of data).
Hosting providers, starting cooperation with the user, provide him with information (rules) and instructions (recommendations) regarding the backup of accounting programs. Before starting work, it is advisable to take into account the storage period of the created copy in order to avoid situations when it is necessary to restore data for previous periods, and the corresponding database copies have already been deleted automatically without the possibility of recovery.
Types of backups (or backups)
The hosting accounting program can provide the following types of backup:
- automatic. The convenience of this option lies in the fact that the user does not need to spend time creating a backup copy and delving into the backup procedure. The hosting provider will usually tell you how often backups are taken and how long they will be kept. For example, a backup can be created daily and kept for 30 days. Accordingly, it will not be possible to restore data two months ago;
- manual. The user himself chooses the time and frequency of backups, which also have a non-infinite storage period on the server. To accumulate copies over long periods, you can copy them from the server to your local computer;
- combined. Backups are created automatically at certain intervals, but it is possible to create an up-to-date copy immediately in manual mode (for example, before installing an important update, clearing the database, or downloading a large amount of data).
Hosting providers, starting cooperation with the user, provide him with information (rules) and instructions (recommendations) regarding the backup of accounting programs. Before starting work, it is advisable to take into account the storage period of the created copy in order to avoid situations when it is necessary to restore data for previous periods, and the corresponding database copies have already been deleted automatically without the possibility of recovery.