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When it comes to data storage you usually have two options: store your data locally on a server within your office or remote at a so called online storage provider. Both options can be the right one for you - it's a question of what data you want to store and for which purpose.

When it comes to data storage you usually have two options: store your data locally on a server within your office or remote at a so called online storage provider. Both options can be the right one for you - it's a question of what data you want to store and for which purpose.

The first question you have to ask yourself when it comes to online storage is: "Do I trust the company enough to hand over them all my data?" With modern design tools, it's easy to create a good looking website and broadcast reliability. Even one person companies can look like huge businesses which can become dangerous when it comes to data storage. Smaller companies simply don't have the resources to run large and redundant server systems. Therefore when a company runs into bankruptcy all stored data is gone irretrievable.

The second big issue is security. How do you know, if the online provider is protecting your data against foreign attacks? Are you even sure, that your online provider is not abusing your data for his own profit? Yes I know - this all sounds strange, but you really have to be careful who has access to your important data.

So why should you even think about using online storage? It includes some major advantages you can't profit from using local storage methods. Usually your data is accessible over the internet. You don't have to turn on/off your server etc. All you need is an internet connection and you can access your data from every place all over the world. This can be perfect when you're on the road most of your time.

The way which will let you sleep much more silent is the local storage of your data. Yes, you have to set up a server, configure and secure it. But when you have done this, you have a reliable and save places where your data can remain. You know exactly what's going on with this machine and don't put your fate into someone others hands. With a broadband internet connection, a DynDNS account and a flatrate you can make your server available over the internet, so that you can use the biggest pros of an online service provider, too.