Capture
Create a consistent copy
Choose a method compatible with the application, database and operating system.
// Prepare before you need it
A second copy.
A clearer recovery plan.
Protect business data with offsite storage and scheduled backup workflows. Define retention, isolation and restoration together.
Plan backup coverage →Protection is a cycle.
A recovery workflow extends beyond creating a copy.
Transfer
Move the copy offsite
Agree the storage destination, access controls and transfer window.
Retain
Keep the right history
Balance frequency, retention and storage growth.
Restore
Prove the recovery path
Test selected restores and document how to bring the application back.
Cover the data that matters.
Virtual machines & servers
Plan image-level copies and dependencies, including configuration and application state.
Databases & business files
Coordinate consistent database exports, file histories and retention with data owners.
Offsite storage
Size capacity for retained versions and discuss isolation, encryption options and who can delete or restore copies.
Two questions guide the design.
How much change can you lose?
The acceptable recovery point helps determine backup frequency and consistency. Different datasets may need different schedules.
How long can recovery take?
The target depends on data volume, transfer speed, replacement compute and the work needed to make the application usable.
Recovery objectives and any commitments are confirmed in writing; no fixed restore time is promised here.
// Before you get started
Questions, answered.
The details that matter for offsite backup & disaster recovery.
Is a snapshot an independent backup?
Not necessarily. A snapshot tied to production may share its failure risks. Confirm where copies are stored, how they are isolated and how they can be restored.
What are RPO and RTO?
RPO describes acceptable data loss measured in time. RTO describes a target restoration time. These are planning objectives, not guarantees unless explicitly agreed in service terms.
How do I know a backup can be restored?
Agree on restore tests and verification. A successful scheduled job alone does not establish that the application will recover correctly.
// Your next step
Make recovery part of the plan.
Tell us what data you protect, how quickly it changes and how long the business can tolerate an interruption. We will help define the backup scope.