Question Best method for backing up data remotely

[Morbidtouch]

I work for as a software tech for a company that provides a service for it's clients remotely. I need to start backing up some of the clients systems here which will be remotely.

What would be that best method for this? I'm brand spanking new in the tech world and don't really have an idea of how to approach it. We got an old Dell power edge r810 in the other day that has a raid 5 configured on it that I've been playing around with but don't know if this would be worth while or if i should just buy a NAS.

So, would remotely connecting to the client and backing up the data, then transfering it over to my (server/ NAS) be a feasible approach?

Any help is appreciated, some stuff they haven't taught me in school yet.

 

[kanewolf]

First, I'd ask my boss if I was unsure. Then I would check the scope of work defined in your contract with the clients. I am saying all this to protect you and your company. Accidentally backing up personally identifiable info or business sensitive info could be a no-no .. Double check before any off-site non-client owned backups are done.

 

[popatim]

Your company should be providing the storage space and software to do what they want the way they want it.
Also, its the internet so its going to be slow since you'll be using the customers upload bandwidth. Does your company pay their internet bill? Not everyone has unlimited or fast internet.

 

[margrave]

It seems to me that you need a systems architect. Do you have one? Does your management know that you need one?

 

[USAFRet]

You absolutely need to go through your boss with this.

If there is a procedure in place, he can direct you to it.
If there is NOT a procedure in place, this is not the time to wing it on your own.