CK wrote:
As a matter of interest, can anybody tell me why people compare the value of their data to the value of their computer hardware?
I've heard this from customers for years and I still don't get it
It's quite simple. People spend X dollars on the computer and accessories. A done and done purchase.
Then a minor mishap happens and all the data is lost. Now they have to spend 2x what their hardware costs to fix a minor failure, like a disk that isn't working. They don't understand why it costs a small amount to purchase something vs. a large amount to fix a cheap-ass $50 part.
This lends credence as to why backups are king and hardware is disposable.
I like to use this analogy: It doesn't take skill or money to make babies, but it costs $100,000 to fix a congenital heart disorder in that baby.
Or if you spend 20k on a new car, yet the mechanic asks for 30k to fix it. It doesn't make sense. Ahh, but the mechanic is making the trip to the desert road 500 miles away from civilization. Enabling you to continue your journey with cargo and passengers intact.
So why not bring a toolbox and spare parts (backup software and images) along for the ride? If something breaks you effect a repair (restore) and continue on your way. No dramatics, no heroic rescues required.