Business data
Protect critical files and application data with sensible retention and offsite protection.
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Business backup and disaster recovery in Durham Region
Backup and disaster recovery means copies of the files and mail the business cannot lose, plus a restore that has been tried before anyone needs it. FSCS sets that up for Durham Region businesses and checks that a restore is practical.
Plan for the restore, not just the backup
Servers & workloads
Match backup method and recovery expectations to the actual role of each workload.
Microsoft 365
Independent protection for Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams data.
Recovery testing
A backup that has never been restored is an assumption. Test the path and document what recovery really takes.
Business continuity
Identify the systems that must return first and the dependencies that can delay recovery.
Ransomware resilience
Separate credentials, protected copies, and a recovery path that does not depend on the failed environment.
Recovery priorities should match business priorities
Not every system needs the same recovery time. A useful plan distinguishes critical services from convenient ones and makes the cost, complexity and expected downtime visible before decisions are urgent.
What should we discuss first?
- The systems the business cannot operate without.
- What is being backed up today, and who can restore it.
- How much recent work you can afford to lose, and how long the office can be down.
That conversation sits with managed IT and Microsoft 365 when mail and files are part of the picture. If the files are already missing, see business data recovery.
FAQ
Common questions
How often should backups run?
It depends on how much data the business can afford to lose and how quickly systems must be recoverable. Those recovery objectives should drive the schedule.
Do you test restores?
Yes. Recovery testing is a core part of a credible backup strategy. The exact test method depends on the workload.
Can you back up Microsoft 365?
Yes. Microsoft 365 backup can be included as part of the broader continuity and recovery plan.
How do we decide what needs backing up?
Start with the files, mailboxes, applications and systems the business depends on. Identify where the data lives, who owns it and what would happen if it became unavailable. Backup coverage and retention can then be scoped around those priorities.
How long would recovery take?
Recovery time depends on the amount of data, available equipment, connectivity and the recovery method. Agree a target, test representative restores and document dependencies. A backup job reporting success does not by itself confirm how quickly the business can resume work.
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