Preventing Data Loss and Hardware Damage in SOHO
Question
A SOHO customer has recently experienced a major hurricane.
The customer has no backups and has lost all data and hardware associated with the company.
The customer calls a contractor to assist in the rebuilding process and needs suggestions on the best way to prevent this from happening again.
Which of the following recommendations should the contractor give to the customer? (Choose two.)
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The SOHO (Small Office/Home Office) customer in this scenario has experienced a major hurricane, resulting in the loss of all data and hardware associated with the company. The contractor has been called upon to assist in the rebuilding process and to provide suggestions on how to prevent this from happening again in the future.
There are several recommendations the contractor could make, but the two best options are:
Cloud storage: Cloud storage is a service that allows data to be stored remotely on servers that can be accessed over the internet. This means that even if the physical hardware is lost or damaged, the data will still be accessible from anywhere with an internet connection. Cloud storage also provides additional benefits such as automatic backups, easy scalability, and accessibility from multiple devices.
Local storage backups: Local storage backups involve the use of physical storage devices, such as external hard drives or USB drives, to make copies of important data. This can provide an additional layer of protection in case the cloud storage provider experiences downtime or if the internet connection is unavailable. Local backups can also be more secure since they are not accessible over the internet.
Other options that were provided in the answers, such as Backup testing, Data recovery, Hot site, and Waterproof devices are not necessarily preventative measures but rather reactive measures that can help in case of future disasters.
Backup testing: This is a process of verifying that backups are working correctly and can be restored in case of data loss. This is an important step in any backup strategy but is not preventative in nature.
Data recovery: This is a process of recovering lost or damaged data. It can be costly and time-consuming and is not a preventative measure.
Hot site: A hot site is a backup facility that is already equipped with necessary hardware and software to take over operations in case of a disaster. While it is a good backup strategy, it can be costly and may not be necessary for a SOHO customer.
Waterproof devices: While waterproof devices can help prevent damage from water, it does not address the issue of data loss in case of other disasters such as fires, earthquakes, or theft.
In summary, the two best recommendations for preventing data loss in case of a disaster for a SOHO customer are cloud storage and local storage backups.
