A backup strategy should answer two questions clearly: what are we protecting, and how do we recover when something fails?
Protect critical business data
We help identify the systems and data that would create the greatest disruption if lost, then build backup coverage around those priorities.
Monitor backup jobs
A backup that silently fails is not a recovery plan. Monitoring helps identify incomplete or failed jobs so problems can be addressed before a restore is needed.
Plan for different recovery scenarios
Recovering one file is different from rebuilding a server or restoring after a larger outage. Recovery planning should account for multiple scenarios.
Keep recovery practical
Recovery objectives should reflect how long the business can tolerate an interruption and how much recent data it can afford to lose.
Frequently asked questions
What should a business back up?
Typically, critical servers, workstations, databases, application data and other files that are necessary to operate or meet business obligations.
How often should backups run?
The right frequency depends on how quickly data changes and how much data loss the business can tolerate.
Do you test restores?
Restore testing is an important part of a reliable backup strategy and should be included where appropriate.