Backup and Recovery

Backup and Data Recovery - Business Guides

Your corporate data is a truly critical resource. One system error, ransomware attack or disk failure can - and often does - cripple your work for days and sometimes weeks. A backup strategy and recovery plan is not a fad; from my point of view, it's part of responsible IT management.

The modern approach to backup goes far beyond copying files to an external drive. You'll find tips on the 3-2-1 rule, cloud solutions (AWS S3, Google Cloud Storage) and local NAS servers - although it's worth remembering that the cloud doesn't always solve all problems, and NAS requires regular maintenance. We also show how to set up automatic copies for CRM, ERP or Office 365 databases.

Disaster recovery planning is a separate discipline. We discuss real-time data replication tools, procedures for testing backups, and how to calculate RTOs and RPOs - this can suggest which systems to prioritize. We also include backup of virtual machines, Docker containers and infrastructure-as-code configurations in the tips.

You'll see concrete implementations - from simple rsync scripts for small businesses to advanced Veeam or Acronis systems for medium-sized enterprises. Each article includes practical steps and realistic examples that you are likely to implement on your own, without having to hire outside consultants.