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Data Validation on a Weekly Basis
On a weekly basis your data will be
restored
and validated on our secured servers. Our
validation process is designed to assure that
your data is usable and current. We know of no
other backup service that actually "validates"
your data.
It is this validation process that gives us the
ability to be absolutely sure we have your data
safe and secure.
Why validate a restored backup?
The process of validating a backup firmly
addresses the issue of responsibility. Who is
ultimately responsible for the backup? The
person/company that validates the data is
ultimately responsible.
The only true way for that person/company to be
sure the
restored data is up-to-date and
functional is to create a method to validate
the data.
Here is an example of one of the most insidious
backup problems...backing up an old version or an
old copy of the data and thinking it is the
live data. This problem often goes unnoticed
when backing up and restoring. It is not until
the restored data is "validated" that the
problem surfaces and can be rectified.
How do we validate the data?
Through a phone interview with your company we
will develop a "Data Verification Plan". The
"Data Verification Plan" will determine what
data points are likely to change frequently. We
will then develop a routine to check those data
points.
For example let's assume your company creates
invoices once a day. If we verify the invoice
data the latest invoice date should be no less
than one day old. If we find that the latest
invoice date is two or more days old we will
call your company to confirm you have not
created any invoices within the last few days.
Remember the "Data Verification Plan" is
tailored to your company. If you invoice once a
week we will adjust our verification process
appropriately. Typically two data points are
confirmed during data verification.
What applications can we validate?
1) QuickBooks Accounting Software
2) Peachtree Accounting Software
3) Microsoft SQL Databases
4) Microsoft Access Databases
5) Titan II Precast Management System
6) Breakthrough Partial Care Management System
7) Please Note If We Haven't Listed
Your Software Please Call Us With Any Questions
(732) 866-8686
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