Category: Backup
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When planning backups and recovery, two numbers matter most. RPO: Recovery Point Objective How much data can you afford to lose? It is measured in time, going backward from the moment of failure. If your last good backup was 12 hours old when disaster struck, you lost up to 12 hours of work. – RPO…
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Both plans deal with disruption, but they answer different questions. Business continuity (BC) “How does the business keep operating during a disruption?” It covers people, processes, facilities, suppliers, and communication, not only IT. Examples: – Alternate work locations or remote work arrangements – Manual procedures if systems are down – Communication plans for staff and…
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Many businesses assume that data in Microsoft 365 is automatically backed up. It isn’t, at least not in the way most people expect. Shared responsibility Microsoft is responsible for keeping its service available and its infrastructure protected. You are responsible for your data, including recovering it from user error or attack. Microsoft’s own service agreement…
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Backup software decides how fast and how completely you can recover. Features and pricing change often, so focus on the approach first. Main categories – Image-based backup of servers and virtual machines. Veeam is widely used for Hyper-V and VMware environments, with strong recovery options. – All-in-one backup and protection. Acronis combines backup with security…
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The right backup hardware depends on your data volume, recovery speed needs, and budget. Disk-based backup Backing up to NAS or dedicated disk storage offers fast backup and quick restores. It’s the most common choice for primary backups. Backup appliances Purpose-built devices combining storage and backup software, often with deduplication and cloud replication. They simplify…
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If your only backup is an external drive sitting next to your server, you do not have a backup strategy. You have a single point of failure with a second label on it. The 3-2-1 rule is a simple framework that has protected businesses for decades. What 3-2-1 means – 3 copies of your data:…