Tips for safe cloud storage

30.01.2009
Entrusting enterprise data to a storage provider's online cloud may be no more risky than putting it in a proprietary storage platform in your own data center, according to some analysts and users. But there are specific steps you should take to prevent problems.

Rebecca Wettemann, Nucleus Research

-- "Before you sign on, do a clear assessment of how difficult it is to get your data out."

-- Find out if there are proprietary tools required to move your data.

-- Make sure you know about any fees for data migration.

-- Look for specific terms in the contract covering migration.