How often are backups made? Are the restorations tested? How often? How long are archives stored?
Many software backup solutions still involve tapes. The problem with tapes and other standard archive formats is that you cannot directly test the services being archived. Ever try to view a website from a tape backup device or archive on DVD? It can't read it. Even if it could, backend databases and server-side scripting wouldn't be active. The only way to insure a backup is valid is to restore and test it.
Every night, AthensGuy.com backups up your website and database in a way you know it's going to work. The backups are stored in Georgia so your website is safe and secure in New York, Texas, and Georgia. A category 5 hurricane can't take it out.
