Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - (Page 16) Technical Focus If You Lose All Your Data Today Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? BY BRYAN BURNS IF YOU LOST your computer in a natural disaster, would you be able to recover any of your data? If you are like most people, the answer is no. The overwhelming majority of computer users fail to back up on a regular basis, even though the data on the computer is probably worth more than the machine itself. Negligence is the biggest reason most people are not conscientious about backing up their files. When deciding how to approach backing up important fi les, consumers face a confusing array of options: tape drives, optical drives and removable hard disks, among others. Besides the expense of the hardware, which ranges from $150-$400, each tape or removable disk is an additional cost — usually around $99 each. Fortunately, there is an alternative to these costly hardware solutions. Online data storage is, in many ways, cheaper, more reliable and much less complicated than traditional methods. It is an efficient option that can take the guesswork out of backup decisions and protect data from viruses, theft or natural disasters. Companies that offer online data storage provide simple backup plans that can securely move data from a client’s computer, via the Internet or a dial-up connection, to an off-site storage facility. This allows clients the ability to back up their computers anytime, anywhere. Instead of deliberating over tapes, floppy disks and backup schedules, subscribers to online data storage services can make use of provided software that automates the backup process and allows 24-hour access to stored data. Backups are unattended and safer than traditional methods because the data is not vulnerable to any disaster that may strike your office. 16 • Third Quarter 2008
Table of Contents Feed for the Digital Edition of Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Contents From the President From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? Weaving the Wireless Web Rural Water and the Farm Bill Ensuring Your Water System's Security Guarding Against Becoming a Victim of Fraud 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency New Technology Making a Difference By Being Involved Regulatory Update Source Water Protection Corner Throwing My Loop Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference Advertisers.com Index to Advertisers From the CEO Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 (Page Cover1) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 (Page Cover2) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 (Page 3) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 (Page 4) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Contents (Page 5) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Contents (Page 6) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Contents (Page 7) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the President (Page 8) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the President (Page 9) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the President (Page 10) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the President (Page 11) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap (Page 12) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap (Page 13) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap (Page 14) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From Hypo to Gas - A Forward Leap (Page 15) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? (Page 16) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? (Page 17) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? (Page 18) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - If You Lose All Your Data Today... Would You Still Be in Business Tomorrow? (Page 19) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 20) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 21) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 22) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 23) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Weaving the Wireless Web (Page 24) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water and the Farm Bill (Page 25) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water and the Farm Bill (Page 26) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Rural Water and the Farm Bill (Page 27) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Ensuring Your Water System's Security (Page 28) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Ensuring Your Water System's Security (Page 29) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Guarding Against Becoming a Victim of Fraud (Page 30) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Guarding Against Becoming a Victim of Fraud (Page 31) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency (Page 32) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency (Page 33) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency (Page 34) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - 10 Ways to Improve Utility Efficiency (Page 35) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 36) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 37) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 38) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 39) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 40) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 41) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 42) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - New Technology (Page 43) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 44) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 45) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 46) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 47) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 48) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 49) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 50) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Making a Difference By Being Involved (Page 51) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Regulatory Update (Page 52) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Regulatory Update (Page 53) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Source Water Protection Corner (Page 54) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Source Water Protection Corner (Page 55) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Source Water Protection Corner (Page 56) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 57) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 58) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 59) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 60) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 61) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 62) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 63) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Throwing My Loop (Page 64) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 65) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 66) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 67) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 68) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 69) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Cub Scouts Visit Alliance of Indiana Rural Water's Spring Conference (Page 70) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Advertisers.com (Page 71) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Index to Advertisers (Page 72) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - Index to Advertisers (Page 73) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the CEO (Page 74) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the CEO (Page Cover3) Rural Water - Quarter 3, 2008 - From the CEO (Page Cover4)
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