Lessons Learned the Hard Way
Here are the lessons learned from my recent computer fiasco:
- Have a technology plan, but be flexible. [I had a plan, but wasn't flexible with it — until I was forced to. I doggedly stuck to the plan, even when it was inadvisable to do so]
- Multiple data backups are imperative. I use three methods, and keep several historical versions, spanning six months.
- Having backup hardware is essential. During this ordeal, I was using both my backup desktop computer and my laptop to handle critical items and not fall too far behind.
- Having a help desk to call for emergencies is critical.
- If a computer begins displaying flaky problems, it's likely telling you something — make sure you are listening.
Posted by Peter DeHaan at 10/24/2009 3:07 PM 
Categories: Technology, Computers
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Categories: Technology, Computers
Tags: technology data backup Peter DeHaan blog author Peter DeHaan Peter DeHaan Musings Musings of Peter DeHaan
Have you heard about a new Microsoft product called Windows Home Server? It is only $99 but backs up everthing, has remote access, and other benefits for multiple computers. I have used Norton Ghost for a long time because my son-in-law is a senior network engineer and is my back office support and that is what was available in the past. I think WHS would be a very practical deployment for home and small business. Maybe now is the time to deploy a new technology solution, could save hours of work.
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