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Why \u0421loud-Based Storage?<\/h2>\n
Cloud-based storage isn\u2019t anything new, but there\u2019s still some uncertainty around how it can improve business operations.<\/p>\n
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Without a doubt, businesses over the years have been backing up more and more data to the cloud, and for them, the benefits are clear.<\/p>\n
Cloud-based backup has made it possible for organizations of all sizes \u2014 especially SMBs \u2014 to overcome increased storage demands without severely impacting bottom lines.<\/p>\n
Unlike traditional backup methods, cloud-based backup enables businesses to keep operations running smoothly \u2014 despite a growing threat landscape.<\/p>\n
There are numerous cloud-based data providers to choose from, including Amazon Web Services (AWS), Microsoft, Google, Backblaze, OpenStack, Wasabi, Lunacloud and Rackspace.<\/p>\n
The good news is MSP360 supports many of them.<\/p>\n
There are several reasons why a business would choose cloud storage over traditional storage.<\/p>\n
You Can Access Your Data from Anywhere<\/h3>\n
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One of the top benefits of cloud-based storage is accessibility.<\/p>\n
You can access your data from anywhere in the world after it\u2019s backed up to the cloud. All you need is an internet-connected device and login credentials \u2014 that\u2019s it.<\/p>\n
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<\/a><\/span><\/span><\/div>\nIf You Need More Storage, You Can Just Purchase It<\/h3>\n
Sophisticated on-premises backup infrastructure can be costly, especially when you\u2019re scaling it.<\/p>\n
With traditional backup, your storage capacity is limited to the infrastructure you have on site.<\/p>\n
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To scale your on-premises backup infrastructure, you\u2019ll need to purchase additional hardware (such as magnetic tapes and tape drives) and allocate more manpower (to manage the additional resources).<\/p>\n
When backing up data to the cloud, if you need more storage, you can simply purchase it \u2014 usually at a reasonable price.<\/p>\n
Your cloud-based storage provider takes care of the rest.<\/p>\n
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A flood or another natural disaster at the location where you\u2019re storing backups can easily damage your tapes. Once your tapes are ruined, your data is lost forever.<\/p>\n![\"Tiered](\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2019\/04\/data-150x150.png\")
One way cloud-based storage can help alleviate some costs typically associated with backup is by automatically tiering storage based on the accessibility.<\/p>\n