Backup & Disaster Recovery
That Works When You Need It.
Backup is the health insurance of your business. You hope you never need it. But when ransomware hits or a server dies, you're incredibly glad you have it.
The cheap plan that doesn't actually cover anything isn't worth having. We build backup systems that actually work when disaster strikes - tested, verified, and ready.
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It's not just for disasters
Yes, backup protects you from ransomware, server failures, and natural disasters. But most of the time, it's the everyday saves that matter.
Someone accidentally deletes a critical file. An employee overwrites a spreadsheet with bad data. A software update corrupts a database. These happen constantly.
Good backup means never losing sleep over a deleted file or an overwritten document. It's peace of mind for the small stuff and the big stuff.
What backup actually saves you from
When backup fails
These are the situations we help businesses avoid.
The untested backup
Your IT person said backups were "set up" years ago. Nobody's actually tested a restore since. Ransomware hits on a Friday night. Monday morning, you discover the backups haven't been working for six months.
The local-only backup
Your backup drive sits next to your server. Makes sense for quick restores, right? Then a pipe bursts. Or there's a fire. Or ransomware encrypts everything on the network, including that backup drive.
The slow recovery
Your backup technically works. But restoring 2TB of data over a consumer internet connection takes three days. Your team sits idle. Customers can't be served. Revenue stops.
The critical file gap
Someone deleted an important client file last Tuesday. You discover it today. Your backup only keeps 7 days of history. The file is gone forever.
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How we build backup that works
Not just set it and forget it. Tested, monitored, and ready when you need it.
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Multiple copies, multiple locations
The 3-2-1 rule: three copies of your data, on two different types of storage, with one copy offsite. If any single thing fails, you still have options.
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Regular testing
A backup you've never tested is a backup you can't trust. We regularly verify that restores actually work, so you're not discovering problems during an emergency.
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Fast recovery options
When disaster hits, you need data back fast. We build systems with realistic recovery time objectives, so your business isn't offline for days waiting for a restore.
What's included
Automated cloud backup
Your data automatically copied to secure cloud storage. No manual steps, no remembering to run backups. It just happens.
Regular restore testing
We periodically test restores to verify everything works. You'll know your backup is good before you need it, not after.
Ransomware protection
Backups stored in a way that ransomware can't reach them. Your insurance policy against the worst-case scenario.
Extended retention
Keep versions of files for weeks or months, not just days. When you need that file from three weeks ago, it's there.
Defined recovery objectives
Clear understanding of how long recovery takes (RTO) and how much data you might lose (RPO). No surprises.
Documented recovery procedures
Written procedures for different disaster scenarios. When something goes wrong, we follow a tested playbook.
Questions About Backup & Disaster Recovery
We know you have questions and we have answers.
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How much does backup cost?
Business-grade backup typically runs $5-15 per device per month, plus storage costs based on how much data you have. For most small businesses, expect $200-500/month for comprehensive coverage. We'll give you exact pricing based on your environment.
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We use OneDrive/Google Drive. Isn't that backup?
Cloud sync and cloud backup are different things. OneDrive syncs files, but if you delete something or ransomware encrypts your files, that syncs too. Real backup keeps separate, protected copies with version history that survives whatever happens to your live data.
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How long does recovery take?
It depends on how much data and what kind of disaster. A single file restore takes minutes. A full server recovery might take hours. We define recovery time objectives upfront so you know what to expect. Our goal is getting you back to work as fast as possible.
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What happens if you get hit with ransomware?
We've recovered every client who's been hit. Here's what happens: we isolate affected systems, assess the damage, and restore from clean backups. Most businesses are back online within 24-48 hours. The key is having backups that ransomware can't reach.
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How often are backups taken?
Depends on your needs. Most businesses do daily backups with some critical systems backed up every few hours. We help you figure out how much data you can afford to lose (RPO) and set backup frequency accordingly.
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What about Microsoft 365 email and files?
Microsoft's retention policies are limited and confusing. We recommend separate backup for M365 data, including email, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams. If an employee deletes their mailbox or a file gets corrupted, you want recovery options beyond what Microsoft provides.
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