Learn How To 1: Back Up Files on an Offsite Internet ServerNote: The service described in...

Learn How To 1: Back Up Files on an Offsite Internet Server

Note: The service described in this exercise allows 15 days of free access. After that time, you may be billed automatically for service unless you cancel your service in the given time frame. Backing up files stored on your computer on another disk or computer located in a different geographical location is the ultimate safeguard for data on your computer. A good way to back up data is to use one of the services available on the Web. A leading service is found at IBackup.com.

To subscribe to the IBackup service, complete the following steps:

1. Start a Web browser, type the Web address IBackup .com in the Address bar and then press the enter key.

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2. When the IBackup Web page is displayed, click Signup on the top horizontal toolbar.

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3. Enter your e-mail address in the E-mail Address text box and then click the Continue with Registration button to display a form (Figure).

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4. Fill in the form. Select the plan you want in the Select a Storage Plan list. If you want to try the service for a short period of time before subscribing, select 5 GB 15 day Free Trial Plan.

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5. To continue, you must enter credit card information. If you select the 15-day trial, your credit card will not be charged at this time, and an automatic billing at the end of 15 days will occur. After entering the required information, click the Continue button at the bottom of the page.

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6. A message is displayed that confirms that you have signed up with IBackup and also provides a link for you to download the IBackup for Windows program.

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7. Click the DOWNLOAD button to download the IBackup for Windows program and then follow the instructions to install the program on your computer.

After establishing an account, you can use it for the time for which you subscribed. Complete the following steps to use the service:

1. Start the IBackup for Windows program.

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2. Enter your user name and password and then click the Connect button to open a window containing your files, as well as the contents of your My IBackup folder (Figure).

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3. To upload a file, locate the file in the left pane of the IBackup window and drag it to the right pane. The Backup Progress dialog box will be displayed while the file is uploading. The file will be placed in the My IBackup folder.

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4. For further activities you can accomplish in this program for backing up your files, click the buttons on the top horizontal toolbar and experiment.

Optional: Perform this exercise only for your own computer. Do not perform this exercise on a school computer. Establish an account on IBackup.com. Upload two or more files from your computer. Download the files you uploaded back to your computer. Is this an efficient way to back up your files? Do you think the IBackup service would be useful for businesses? Submit your answers to your instructor.