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How YourNet Remote Backup Works

This is how YourNet Remote Backup works. After installation is complete, you will simply leave your computer on at night. YourNet Remote Backup "hides" in the background without interfering with any other program. You will notice the YourNet Remote Backup icon on the System Tray. At a predetermined time, it "wakes up" and determines which files need backing up, and what kind of backup (out of four possibilities) is scheduled for that night. It then compresses those files into archives that are often far smaller than the original files. These archives are then encrypted using an encryption key known only to you.

After your files are compressed and encrypted, YourNet Remote Backup activates your Internet connection, modem or other communications device and sends your files off-site to YourNet's storage facility. YourNet Remote Backup then verifies your files and goes back to sleep.

Your valuable computer files are now safe off-site. If your building burns, or your computer is stolen, your business can be saved by replacing your equipment and restoring your files from the YourNet server.

	Download Client Software Once you have decided on any pricing / storage limit options, you can download the client software. During installation you will be prompted to create an encryption key code. Make sure to store this key in a safe place, it is the only way to access your backup account!
	Create Backup Sets Backup sets are simply combinations of the files / folders you want to backup and the schedule that these files will be backed up at. You can choose to backup certain file types or select individual folders on your local machine to backup. Multiple backup sets can be created in the event that you have different groups of data that you want backed up at different intervals.
	Backups Start Automatically Once you have established the backup schedule, as long as your computer is on and functioning the software will automatically start up at this pre-determined time. While backups are typically scheduled to occur at night when the computer would experience the least amount of traffic, you can choose to set them to happen during the day as it won't affect your computers performance or ability to use the internet at all.
	Your Computer is Scanned When a backup is initiated your computer is first scanned for any files that have changed or been added since your last update. Only these new or updated files are added to the list of what needs to be backed up. This minimizes the amount of time a successful backup session will take.
	Your Data is Compressed Once your computer has been scanned and the YourNet Remote Backup software has compiled it's list of files that will need to be backed up, it is then compressed down using the latest in compression technology. This helps to minimize not only the transfer time of the backup, but also the amount of storage space you'll be using on the YourNet offsite servers.
	Your Data is Encrypted After your data has been compressed, it is encrypted using your personal encryption key. This encryption key is stored only on your computer, it will not be stored on our servers, and is not transmitted over the internet, thus ensuring the highest level of security possible for your data.
	Data Sent Securely Over the Internet For additional security, your data is then transmitted over a secure channel on the internet using Secure Socket Layers (SSL) technology. This is the same technology used on every banking and commerce site online today.
	Data Stored in YourNet's Data Centers Your data is then stored in YourNet's Data Centers with 24/7 monitoring, experienced server technicians on staff, multiple power systems, temperature control, and fiber optic connectivity to the internet.
	Retrieve Files 24/7 Any backup method is only as good as it's ability to easily retrieve said backups. With YourNet's Remote Data Backup software all of your data is only a few clicks away. You can retrieve individual files or folders any time of day, or in the event of a total system failure you can restore all of your backed up files.

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