Mosey On Over To Mozy

If you are anything like me, you have had your fair share of disasters where your computer suddenly decided to take an unscheduled siesta.  Sometimes it returns and your valuable programs and data is restored; sometimes not.  Being the tightwad that I am, I have never invested in an online backup system (I’m also a bit paranoid about ANYONE having access to my information other than me).  However, after having gone through countless times when I had to pull out this CD or that CD or this backup or that backup, I’ve decided to take the plunge into an online backup supplier.  After careful reviewing and searching, I’ve decided to try Mozy.com.

Award-winning and with 2GB of FREE online backup space provided with little information requested, it seems like the optimal choice.  This is my first foray into this type of backup system.  So I wanted something easy to setup, use and access also.

So far it has been easy.  I completed a very easy registration form, clicked the emailed link, downloaded a quick program and already started backing up my files in just 5 minutes!  We’ll see how long it takes to upload all these files.

The Mozy program preselected some basic files to begin the process but promised to allow me to select any additional files I want after this initial file upload.  So far I am impressed by the ease of use.  On the main page, Mozy shows what computers I have backed up and offers the option of restoring files or deleting them.  The upload feature is retained on my home computer and offers another layer of protection against unwanted access…I control when and what gets backed up.

Mozy offers you two options in security, their 448-bit security encryption program or your own 228-bit personal password created program.

Their Terms of Service (TOS) is fairly standard.  I was annoyed to see that they offer a 3 day window of guarantee in trying to contact you should they discontinue service or terminate your account.  While this does not prohibit them from further efforts to contact you, it is the only time frame they have obligated themselves to provide legally.  This time frame is still better than most cyber-related information guarantees…most of which offer NO time frame or guarantee to the user.

One other feature to Mozy which I find appealing is the option of receiving an additional 1GB of FREE storage for your referrals to their program.  Unlike other referral programs that allow you to reap the benefits if your referral results in a sign-up, Mozy has used real business savvy in requiring that the referral actually create a backup prior to being considered a successful referral.

All-in-all, it has been a very pleasant online experience.  I wish the same for you.  And, of course, if you’d like to try Mozy out for yourself, visit Mozy.com.  I appreciate it if you entered my referral code:  7QUFNH.  After all, I’d appreciate that additional 1GB of FREE backup too! 🙂