During your specified backup window, data is collected within your LAN environment to a system specified as a Backup Appliance where it is compressed and encrypted. The backup data is then transmitted offsite via a dedicated private network connection, a VPN connection, or internet connection to DataAssure's secure data center which is housed in a true Vault. (see pictures). The encrypted data is held offsite in disk form where it can be restored quickly and easily. A secondary backup copy is replicated to a back storage server for full backup redundancy further guaranteeing that in any event your data can be restored. Individual files can be restored directly online using a simple and easy to use interface. In the event of a major data loss or site disaster, DataAssure can immediately transmit or transport your backup data to a chosen DR site to be restored from disk or Media at LAN speeds.