11.23.07
Backing up Research Data and Publications with Mozy
I’m a regular reader of Derek Lowe’s In the Pipeline, an excellent blog written by an industry chemist that offers insight on careers in research, the ups and downs of life in the lab, and his unique perspective on pharmaceutical news. His recent post about the lengths that he went through to back up his dissertation during grad school was something many people can identify with in terms of the importance of some documents — whether it be research data or priceless digital photos of birthday parties and vacations.
Mozy is a simple solution that I use to back up important files. Available for Windows 2000, XP, and Vista, and Mac OS X 10.4, Mozy automatically backs up files that you specify to a secure server. The great part is that Mozy works without assistance — you don’t have to remember to start the backup every so often. Mozy can be set to backup at certain times (such as the middle of the night), or when your computer has been idle for 30 minutes, for example.
Mozy also has a convenient feature that allows you to backup common types of files, such as your iPhoto or iTunes library, Excel or PowerPoint documents, or application preferences. Other files and folders can also be selected manually.
The best part is that Mozy is completely free for up to 2 GB of files. Unlimited backup space is available for $4.95 per month. Use this link to get an additional 256 MB of free backup space.
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