It is always a good idea to start using True Image before you have a problem. The whole purpose of backups is to have a recovery avenue in case of a system failure.

Backup software like Acronis True Image Echo Workstation should be used in a preventative mode. In other words, before you ever have trouble. For one, it gives you a chance to get your backup strategy in place plus assure that all of your important data is safe for a later recovery if necessary.

You can also look at backup software as a tool to use when you decide that you would like to have versioning of your data files. If you setup your backup strategy correctly, you can used true image to look at previous versions of files based on backup time.  With the cost of storage so low today, this is easily implemented.

Get your backup strategy and tools in place now so that when old man Murphy (as in Murphy's law) you will be ready to recover.

Olan Butler - Technology Specialist - Computer Services