Servers are configured and tuned to be able to store a lot of data and keep data securely and protected from hardware failure and hackers. Nearly 20% of companies are not aware of file breaches including private customer information and company sensitive information until data has been stolen or misused. Storing data is just as important as safeguarding it.
The basic idea for server storage and security is to modify permissions:
It is important to know how to adjust server settings to manage data migration and backup speeds. Your company will want to make sure data backup is automatic; should a virus affect a network of computers; the data recovery process is easy and gets business back to its normal state as soon as possible.
Just like an individual hangs onto his tax work for three years, a company must also hold onto certain client and company information. More and more today we see the advances of technology such as document imaging and file servers to make our lives easier and get rid of the paper clutter.
These quick technologies need to be secured however. Solutions that work include enforcing passwords and www name identifications so that only authorized users, devices and applications can access data. LUN masking is another was of security that allows only particular volumes of stored data to be seen at one time by any authorized user, device or application.
Alpsa Consulting can help you with your storage and security needs. We provide consultation as well as monthly service contracts. A clean-up consultation or monthly servicing includes the following maintenance procedures:
Call us at (718) 433-2925 and we will work with you to get your server’s data space and security up to par.
Alspa Consulting Services are available on a fixed-fee, defined-deliverable, or hourly basis. Our first meeting with you is free and incurs no obligation.