Configuration is where traditional backup systems fail miserably.
Why? Because correct configuration of a backup requires a data storage expert.
Suppose you want to back up your Outlook or Outlook Express data.
Traditional systems say "tell me where it is and I'll back it up."
Well? 90% of computer users don't know where their email is stored because it is literally hidden from them!
Other software is just as bad, storing data in unusual (and often illogical) places.
If you don't know where it is, it doesn't get backed up!
Some backup software tells you to select data types to backup - DOC, XLS, TXT and so forth.
Well, what if you use data files that don't fall into those categories?
Tens of thousands of programs create data that will not be backed up by this method.
And just as bad, if your backup software does not include free updates,
you'll miss any new types, such as the new Word (DOCX) and Excel (XLSX) files.
Now for some real fun. Configuration also requires decisions about backup destination,
backup file characteristics, compression ratio, version retention, encryption,
password selection, media type, media rotation, and scheduling.
Would you prefer a full backup, incremental or differential?
If you make the wrong choices, you will not get the backup you need. |
For all standard Windows computers: no
configuration needed. All of your data will be backed up.
If you have created your own data storage location (such as on a
server): tell BACKUPKEY where the location is (4-5 mouse clicks - no typing). |
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