Data backup for businesses with recovery plan

Data backup and recovery plans

Backup, test and plan

Our data backup for businesses runs automatically and, if you wish, every hour. We back up the systems we operate for you, check at regular intervals that the data can actually be restored and set out in a recovery plan what needs to happen in an emergency.

Data loss rarely comes with a warning: a hard drive fails, a file is accidentally overwritten, malware encrypts data. For small and medium-sized businesses, medical practices and associations, one thing matters most in that moment – how quickly and how completely operations can be restored.

At a glance

Automatic backups
Hourly if you wish
Regular restore tests
Documented recovery plan
Servers in a data center in Germany
A dedicated point of contact

Automatic backups

Backups run on a fixed schedule without any action on your part. Nobody has to remember to connect a drive or press a button.

Hourly if you wish

The more often data is backed up, the less work is lost in an emergency. Hourly backups are possible for important data.

Restore tests

We regularly restore backups on a trial basis and check that the data is complete and readable.

Recovery plan

A written plan defines who does what in an emergency, in which order systems come back and who needs to be informed.

Protection against data loss

Whether hardware failure, accidental deletion or malware – a tested backup lets you bring back an earlier state.

Documentation

What is backed up, how often and how long backups are retained is documented in a traceable way.

Why restore tests matter so much

Many businesses only find out in an emergency that their backup is incomplete or cannot be restored. That is why testing is an integral part of our data backup: at regular intervals, we restore individual files or entire systems on a trial basis and check the result.

This way you know not only that backups are running, but also that restoring works and how long it takes. We fix any irregularities before they turn into a problem.

The 3-2-1 rule – briefly explained

The 3-2-1 rule is a proven rule of thumb for data backup. It helps you assess your own backup and identify gaps:

Which copies exist in your case, where they are stored and what happens if one of these locations fails is something we document together with you in the recovery plan.

3 copies of the data: the original and two backups
2 different storage media or systems
1 copy in a different location from the original

A recovery plan that helps when it counts

When systems fail, there is usually no time for long deliberation. In the recovery plan, we agree in advance which systems come back first, how much data loss is acceptable at most and who informs whom. The plan is documented in writing and updated whenever your IT changes.

Data backup is one building block of your overall IT security – together with a security concept, hardened systems and regular vulnerability checks.

Order of restoration
Acceptable data loss per system
Responsibilities and contacts
Regular review and updates

How it works

Step by step

1.

Inventory

Which data and systems exist, how important are they and how are they backed up today?

2.

Quote

You receive a quote with scope and price – work starts only once you approve it.

3.

Setup

We set up automatic backups, test the first restore and draw up the recovery plan.

4.

Ongoing checks

We monitor backups, test regularly and keep the plan up to date.

Frequently asked questions

Good to know

How often is my data backed up?

We agree on this together, depending on how important the data is and how often it changes. Hourly backups are possible if you wish.

How do I know the backup works?

We test restores regularly and document the result. This proves that the data can actually be brought back.

What does a recovery plan contain?

Which systems are restored in which order, how much data loss is acceptable per system, who is responsible and who needs to be informed.

What does the 3-2-1 rule mean?

Three copies of the data, on two different storage media, one of them in a different location. The rule of thumb helps you assess your own backup and identify gaps.