Your business data always safe and quickly restored
An attack, a human error or a failed disk. The question isn't whether you'll lose data, but when. With a good backup you're back at work quickly.
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From data loss to back at work
This is how we restore your data, from a single file to your entire environment.
Plan an introduction- 09:10
A folder has been deleted by accident
A colleague notices that a project folder in SharePoint is gone. A call to the service desk is all it takes.
- 09:25
We find the right version
We look in the backup for the version from before the deletion and check that everything is complete.
- 09:40
The folder is back
The folder is back in the same place, with all files and permissions. Your colleague simply carries on working.
- Always
Also in a major emergency
If your environment is hit by ransomware, we restore from a clean, immutable backup, following the continuity plan we drew up together.
Misconceptions
Three misconceptions about backup
Misconception: Microsoft already backs up my data.
In fact: Microsoft keeps the service running. Data that has been deleted or encrypted by ransomware is only kept for a limited time. Restoring it is your responsibility.
Misconception: A backup on an external drive is enough.
In fact: If that drive is connected to your network, ransomware can encrypt it too. At least one copy should be kept separate and immutable, at another location.
Misconception: There's a backup, so it will be fine.
In fact: Only once the restore has been tested do you know it works. That's why we test the restore regularly and record the outcome.
Why a good backup is essential
Data loss can happen to anyone: through a ransomware attack (in Dutch), a colleague who accidentally deletes a folder or a server that breaks down. Without a good backup you lose that data, with all the consequences that brings. With a well thought-out backup and continuity strategy, you can be sure your business is up and running again quickly.
Tested, not just made
Many organisations only discover during an incident that their backup was incomplete or can’t be restored. That’s why we test the restore regularly. So you know there is a backup and that it really works.
Want to know more about Microsoft 365 backups?
Many organisations think Microsoft automatically backs up all their data. In our article Microsoft 365 backup: why you need to arrange it yourself (in Dutch) you can read what Microsoft does do, how long you can recover deleted data and what a good backup needs to meet.
What you get
- Backup of Microsoft 365 (mail, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams)
- Backup of servers and business applications
- At least one immutable backup at another location
- Periodic restore tests
- Monitoring of all backup jobs
- A continuity plan for emergencies
- Fast restore of individual files or complete systems
Solutions
What we use for this
The solutions we use within Backup & Continuity, explained in plain language.
- Microsoft 365 BackupA separate backup of your email (Exchange Online), OneDrive and SharePoint, with 1 year of retention, so you can recover what gets lost, even when the Microsoft recycle bin was emptied long ago.
- Microsoft Entra ID BackupA backup of your users, groups and access settings, so a mistake or attack does not lead to chaos.
- Endpoint backup with disaster recoveryA backup of complete laptops, PCs and servers, not just individual files, so you are quickly back at work after a failure, theft or ransomware.
Frequently asked questions
Questions about Backup & Continuity
Is your question not listed? Feel free to call us, we are happy to think along with you.
What is an immutable backup?
An immutable backup cannot be changed or deleted by anyone for a set period, not even by an attacker who gets into your network. That way you always have a clean copy to go back to.
How often should I make a backup?
That depends on the maximum amount of data you can afford to lose. For most organisations we make a backup at least daily, and more often for business-critical systems. We agree on this together with you.
How quickly can I get my data back?
We usually restore a single file or a mailbox quickly. For restoring complete systems, we make agreements in advance in a continuity plan, so you know what to expect.