If there’s only €1 available for the security and protection of your data, it should undoubtedly be invested in backup. There’s a compelling reason why the safekeeping of your data should be your top priority: 40% of the businesses that suffer significant data loss are out of the market within the following year.
Why Do I Need a Backup Platform?
Backup is the process of creating copies of our data. To be effective, this process should be:
- Regular: Depending on how much data you are willing to lose (Recovery Point Objective, RPO), backups should be taken at regular intervals. In a busy database, backups might be required every few minutes. With Acronis Backup’s Continuous Data Protection (CDP) feature, backups can be created almost instantly with every change.
- Independent: Backup copies should be stored in a location separate from the original system. The most widespread backup strategy prescribes 3 copies of data, with at least one being stored offsite.
- Recoverable: The true value of a backup is realized only when it can be successfully recovered. A backup solution should have built-in validation functionalities to ensure the recoverability of the backups taken, guaranteeing they can fulfill their purpose when needed.
You need a backup application because all other alternatives have proven to be ineffective. For instance, backups based on built-in database and operating system functionalities might be regular but they have significant limitations in storage options and lack automatic validation and recovery checks.
Can Backup Protect Me from a Disaster?
If a recoverable copy is available, certainly, a business can gradually restore normal operations. The question isn’t merely about recovery; it’s about how long a business can afford to be non-operational after a disaster (Recovery Time Objective, RTO).
A backup solution is not a disaster recovery solution. The primary purpose of backup is data restoration to the same system it was taken from, turning back the clock. If the disaster is data-only (e.g., a ransomware attack), the restoration time might be relatively short. However, if the disaster includes infrastructure damage, then conventional backup solutions will face delays.
In the latter case, Acronis Cyber Backup has three significant advantages:
- Acronis Universal Restore: Allows for bare-metal backups to be restored on any hardware, not just hardware identical to the original system.
- Acronis Instant Restore: If there’s a functional Microsoft Hyper-V or VMware vSphere ESXi infrastructure available, a bare-metal backup can be booted as a VM, bypassing the entire restoration process.
IP Partners is a certified partner and Gold Service Provider for Acronis, as well as a provider of a range of other Backup and Disaster Recovery as a Service solutions. Contact us! Our representatives can help you select the solution that fits your needs and ensure maximum efficiency post-installation.