NAS

“UPS? Yes, we have one — it’s sitting next to the computer.” I hear this constantly. And every time I want to ask: What about your NAS? Your switch? Your modem? Your payment terminal? Most businesses see a UPS purely as protection against the computer shutting down unexpectedly. But during a power outage, dozens of devices in your office are at risk — and the computer is the least critical of them. ...

Imagine a medical practice. Eight years of patient records, invoices, reports. All on a small NAS device in the office. One morning the device doesn’t start. Hard drive failure. You call a data recovery company — “we’ll try, €800–2000, no guarantee.” This scenario happens every day. And preventing it costs just a few euros a month. NAS Backup with AWS S3 — Data Security for SMBs The Misconception: “I Have a NAS, So I Have a Backup” A NAS (Network Attached Storage) is an excellent device — central storage, accessible from every computer on the network. But most NAS devices in small businesses run with a single hard drive. No RAID. ...