Data Backup – Protect your patient data (& office accounts)
Data Backup with ChiroServer Tools & Removable Media
Nightly Backup: At the end of day use ChiroServer Tools to backup your ChiroPulse (ChiropulseDBmaster) database. This is located on your Server or stand-alone PC. A multi-step redundant backup will protect your office against every type of possible data loss (i.e. hard-drive failure, sabatoge, flood, fire, theft, etc.) while providing for a hassle-free restoration using open technology standards. A backup is no good if the “backup” is unreadable or unavailable. The best backup solution is a removable USB device (as your “safe place” – more below) with secondary system backup to an internal hard drive, network backup drive or internet backup solution (one you’ve actually tested the ability to quickly restore). This allows redundant backup that is off-site. The goal is to have your ChiroPulse database in one place that can be restored (on a new or fixed PC) in minutes!
What do I Backup To? Nowadays it’s best to backup to USB flash drive, not disc/CD. USB flash drives are faster, more reliable and offer less chance of failure (plus they’re green & not a total waste of plastic/landfill space). Any USB flash drive will work, 4GB more more is sensible and they’re priced under $25. What is nice is that any PC can read a USB card and our “copy to safe place” uses industry standard ZIP format so your backup is instantly readable without installing any software, utilities, etc. USB flash cards should be replaced yearly and it’s probably best to rotate two (2) USB cards using a different one on alternate days. An ounce of prevention is worth what… probably 10 pounds of cure. This is your PATIENT DATA so protect it carefully. Read more…
