Backup and recovery
Regular, verified copies of your important data, stored apart from your office systems so you can get back to work after a failure, theft, or ransomware.
What it is
A backup is a copy of your files and systems kept somewhere other than the original computer. Recovery is the ability to put that copy back when you need it.
We set up automated backups, check that they complete, and test restoring from them. A backup that has never been tested may turn out not to work on the day it matters.
Why it matters for small and midsize businesses
Hardware fails, laptops are lost, employees delete the wrong folder, and ransomware can encrypt every file on a network. A reliable copy stored separately from the systems it protects can be the difference between an inconvenient day and losing a business's records.
Many small businesses only discover a backup problem when they try to restore. Routine checks catch quiet failures early, while there is still time to fix them.
Where it fits
Fundamentals also includes:
- Managed antivirus / endpoint protection Security software on every computer that blocks and removes malicious programs, installed and kept up to date for you.
- Automated patching Operating system and application updates installed on a schedule, so known security holes get closed without relying on anyone to click update.
- Backup and recovery Regular, verified copies of your important data, stored apart from your office systems so you can get back to work after a failure, theft, or ransomware.
- Continuous infrastructure monitoring Automated checks on your computers, servers, and network equipment that raise alerts when something fails, runs low, or looks wrong.
Not sure whether this fits your business?
Start with a free checkup. We'll look at your setup and tell you plainly what makes sense and what doesn't.