Backup and restore processes can be complex, and there are many factors that can contribute to failures or incomplete restores. It's true that backup software often comes with many options, and without proper training or understanding of these options, users may simply stick with the defaults and hope for the best.

With the alarming rise in ransomware attacks targeting businesses and individuals worldwide, it has become imperative to adopt proactive measures to mitigate the damaging consequences of these cyber threats. While prevention strategies play a significant role in mitigating risks, backup solutions emerge as indispensable tools in recovering from ransomware attacks. In this blog post, we will explore how backup features can protect against ransomware and prove to be a lifeline for businesses and users in the face of such attacks. 

Hybrid cloud backup is a backup strategy that combines both on-premises and cloud-based storage solutions. With hybrid cloud backup, organizations can protect their critical data by creating backups both locally and in the cloud. This approach allows for greater flexibility and ensures data availability in the event of a disaster or data loss.  

How to ensure your Microsoft 365 data is backed up.

Chances are, right now you have a Microsoft 365 application open.  Over 1 million companies around the world rely on the suite of Outlook, OneDrive, OneDrive, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, OneNote, and Microsoft Teams on a daily basis.  They're mainstays of modern business that virtually everyone is familiar with and they're provided by one of the biggest names in the tech industry.  So what possible downside could there be to backing up these applications?

There can be quite a few challenges when it comes to backing up your sensitive data.  This comprehensive checklist goes step by step on how to make a backup plan and the following action items that follow.  From discovering what needs to be protected, to the audit and testing process, use this comprehensive checklist to make sure all bases are covered for a successful recovery.

Migrating to the cloud can be challenging when determining the best migration strategy for your applications and systems. For a further explanation of the 6 R's of Cloud Migration: Re-host, Re-platform, Re-factor, Re-purchase, Retain, and Retire, download this Whitepaper to fully understand what each strategy entails and offers organizations. 

It can a complicated issue when verbiage in the Compliance section of the E3 and E02 licensing shows archival. But if you look closely, there is a difference between archiving your O365 data and backing it up.

Watch this quick video to learn how to restore your files from a backup utilizing Acronis Cyber Cloud Protect. Utilizing Acronis with Net3 Cloud Engineers at your side proves not only helpful, but saves time. 

Saving time, money and most importantly your data.  Being able to achieve business continuity is vital to a business during a data loss event.   This Runbook template will be a living document that your team can update and change at any time.  By utilizing this template, IT teams can reduce human errors and bring machines back on line efficiently during what could be a very stressful time.

There are many factors to consider when it comes to how fast your systems recover from a backup. Are you recovering from incremental, differential, or full backups? 

According to HelpNet Security, while 91% of individuals back up data and devices, 68% still lose data as a result of accidental deletion, hardware or software failure, or an out of date backup.  85% of organizations aren't backing up multiple times a day.

Data is the lifeblood of a business and it's up to IT Departments to keep it accessible and protected. With the ever changing landscape of networks, storage growth, the current (and intense) focus on security, and more professionals working from home, there are many challenges that IT professionals can face.

Backup products have come a long way in their sophistication and ease of use, and they are certainly more affordable now if you consider the horrible expense of losing your data. But there are still some “myths” or assumptions made when it comes to backup that can lead to trouble.

There can be quite a few challenges when it comes to backing up data. Here is a comprehensive checklist to make sure all bases are covered for a successful recovery.   

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