Backup as a service is a means of storing data in the cloud, on-premise and off-premise. The backups store files, folders, and the complete contents of hard drives for users and servers. The data is secured in a storage location by a remote vendor via a secure network connection.

No, not at all. With the most basic backups, for example, you may not have the ability to restore a single file without restoring the entire backup. And if one part of the backup becomes unreadable, the whole backup may be unusable. There are a wide range of factors that set backup solutions apart. How much disk space does it use? What frequency options does it offer? Is the backup encrypted or can anyone read it? How easy is it to manage backup sets on- and off-premises? You’ll want to choose the features that are most relevant to your business.

There are many different models. Some backup services charge for software licensing and annual maintenance. Some charge according to the volume of space the backups fill. One well-known provider charges a remarkably low rate for storing backups, but increases the charges many times over if you access or restore those backups. Others charge solely by the number of servers you have or the number of processors in the servers being backed up.

The biggest challenge with conventional backup solutions is that after the sale, the customer is saddled with responsibility for the system’s implementation, configuration, and maintenance. Customers often hope they can cut corners to reduce costs. However, because they are not in the business of doing backups, they may make mistakes that will ultimately cost them more. Backup as a Service takes on components such as backup software, a hardware solution that meets the business’s needs, a cloud backup solution, a subscription for cloud infrastructure access, a team of technicians to manage the whole process, and an insurance policy to cover emergencies. BaaS then puts them together into an affordable package.

We have found that, although some economies of scale do exist, the simplest way to budget is to take the total active storage space in use by your servers (let’s say 1TB for our example). You need both on- and off-premises storage, and the storage required for backups is roughly 3:1, so you’ll need 3TB for backups. A good rule of thumb is $0.10/GB/month or $300/month for your 1TB. Because there is hardware involved, we offer this kind of pricing with a three-year agreement. That price includes everything—licensing, on-site hardware, cloud storage, management, reporting, and emergency services.

The best backup service is one that fits your needs. It should be secure, accessible, and timely. If your system goes down, you want your data to be safe and easily restored.

The most secure backup is one that is replicated, both in the cloud and on premise. If you have replicated files, then your data is always duplicated and safe, even if a system goes down. We can also always add additional safety precautions based on your data, needs, and regulations.

We provide a unique system of specialized management catered to your needs. We use both on-premise and cloud solutions for your backups. We also monitor and manage backups to ensure they are complete and thorough to ensure that your business is well protected.

The difference between Cloud storage and on-premise storage is based on where your data is saved. Cloud storage is saved remotely to an off-site location, usually a data center. This solution keeps your data safe from any emergencies like natural disasters or cyberattacks. An on-premise solution is storage hardware within your office that is saved on your network. This solution offers quicker and more direct connections and recoveries. This is optimal for faster recovery times if the hardware itself isn’t compromised.

Cloud backups are linked to the Cloud. These backups are copies of all data, saved via remote connection to a secure location like a data center off site. They are called “cloud backups” due to their remote nature. You can connect to your data via secure remote connections and upload or download the backups, as needed.