Backing Up Your Genealogy Data

Date:

Friday, Mar 22

Time:

11:00 am - 12:00 pm

Room:

155D

Session ID:

B26

Type:

Presentation

Difficulty:

Beginner

Track:

Getting Started

Syllabi:

SYLLABUS_Backing_Up_Your_Geneal (PDF)

Description

Have you ever experienced a data loss when it comes to your genealogy research? Not yet? Well if not, have you prepared for what might happen if your hard drive fails? What if your laptop is lost or stolen? Learn the basics of backing up all your genealogy data including identifying data, common backup methods and how to use free online programs to help you make sure your data will always be available!

Presenters

Thomas MacEntee

When he’s not busy writing blog posts, organizing the 3000+ members of GeneaBloggers, teaching online genealogy webinars and more, Thomas MacEntee is busy in his role as “genealogy ninja.” Stealth is not easy, but he manages to get the inside track on emerging technologies and vendors as they relate to the genealogy industry. After being laid off from a 25-year career in the tech industry in 2008, Thomas has been able to “repurpose” his skill set for the genealogy community and loves to see other genealogists succeed, whether it is with their own research or building their own careers in the field.