Learn moreHow long does a backup take?Backup times will largely depend upon the amount of data you have to backup
and the speed of the connection you have to the internet. Most business work
successfully with a broad band connection of some form (ADSL, Cable) as it is
'always on' allowing easy overnight backups. A
dial-up modem type connection will work so long as the data volumes are not
excessive (up to 1GB) and a fixed tariff ISP service is available so that you
do not incur additional call charges whilst doing the backup.
In all cases the initial backup will take longer than subsequent backups,
which are typically less than 5% of the original. This is because only changes
are sent to the data centres and the data is efficiently compressed before
sending. Users should not be concerned about the time taken for the initial
backup, because the software ensures that the process is completed effectively
even if the process is interrupted.
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