Backup SolutionsData backup has become critical not only for disaster recovery but also as a cyber attack remedy from ransomware and other malware attacks that destructs or encrypt data. A proper backup solution is important to any business that maintains data on a local network, computer, or in the cloud.
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Cloud Disk Image Backup
Summary: An image backup creates a complete backup of a hard drive and/or attached data drives. If an image backup needs to be restored, your operating system, programs, and files will be the same as the last time the backup took place. With an image backup, the restoration is “all or nothing” and individual files cannot be restored.
Use-cases: Servers and computers that are mission-critical and need to be restored exactly how they were before data corruption.
Recovery time: Recovery time ranges between 1 to 3 days depending on the size of the drives that are needing to be restored and the bandwidth of the location where the data is being restored. For customers with low bandwidth, the recovery process and be run from Small Town Tech’s location.
Costs: Cloud image backup costs $0.20 per GB per month. For example, a hard drive that has 100GB of data will cost $20 per month.
More details: Small Town Tech’s Pro+Tech endpoint management software is powered by NinjaOne and utilizes integrated backup software. The data is stored in the United States by Amazon Web Services(AWS). Ninja Backup encrypts data using AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest. Encryption keys are generated using FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified hardware security module clusters.
Due to the typical disk space that is backed up, STT recommends internet speeds of 100mbs download and 15mbs upload speeds.
Use-cases: Servers and computers that are mission-critical and need to be restored exactly how they were before data corruption.
Recovery time: Recovery time ranges between 1 to 3 days depending on the size of the drives that are needing to be restored and the bandwidth of the location where the data is being restored. For customers with low bandwidth, the recovery process and be run from Small Town Tech’s location.
Costs: Cloud image backup costs $0.20 per GB per month. For example, a hard drive that has 100GB of data will cost $20 per month.
More details: Small Town Tech’s Pro+Tech endpoint management software is powered by NinjaOne and utilizes integrated backup software. The data is stored in the United States by Amazon Web Services(AWS). Ninja Backup encrypts data using AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest. Encryption keys are generated using FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified hardware security module clusters.
Due to the typical disk space that is backed up, STT recommends internet speeds of 100mbs download and 15mbs upload speeds.
Cloud File Backup
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Summary: File backup creates a backup of user files and other files determined by the client and STT account manager to be important. File backup only backs up the file that is selected and does not back up the operating system and programs.
Use-cases: Cloud file backup is used for computers where programs and operating systems can be reinstalled easily and quickly. For example, in the case of a hard drive failure, a new hard drive would be installed and the software would be readded through installation files maintained by the customer(or by STT if previously agreed to) and the data files would be restored and reconnected to the programs. Recovery time: Downtime is relatively low compared to image backup but can range from 1 day to 3 days depending on hardware and software availability. Windows installation can take up to 24 hours and software installation depends on the installation file source. The restoration of files is quick because only critical files are backed up and the data usage is lower than an image backup. Files from one computer can also be restored to another working computer with a lower recovery time because there is no software or operating system installation. Costs: Cloud file backup costs $0.20 per GB per month. For example, a hard drive that has 20GB of user files will cost $4 per month More details: Small Town Tech’s Pro+Tech endpoint management software is powered by NinjaOne and utilizes integrated backup software. The data is stored in the United States by Amazon Web Services(AWS). Ninja Backup encrypts data using AES-256 encryption in transit and at rest. Encryption keys are generated using FIPS 140-2 Level 3 Certified hardware security module clusters. File backup stores 30 file revisions for up to 30 days which means a file that has been modified can be restored from a previous state if data corruption occurs or a client wants a previous version of a file. |
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Summary: A network-attached storage is a device that has hard drives to store data on the local network.
Use-cases: A NAS is perfect for affordably storing image backups and can be used as a shared file server. Both uses can be done simultaneously on the same NAS.
Recovery time: Backup recovery times for both file and image backups are greatly reduced because they are not subject to the limitations of your internet service provider.
Costs: Initial costs are high but have very few recurring ongoing costs. The cost of the NAS is dependent on the device requirements. Devices can range from $500 to $5000. Hard drives are an additional cost and NAS devices usually operate in RAID configurations that require a minimum of two hard drives. The size and cost of the hard drives depend on the amount and type of data being backed up. Generally speaking for image backups, you will need at least as much space as the individual hard drives space being used by the end-points that are being backed up. Hard drives do occasionally fail and although the RAID configuration will protect from data loss, the hard drive/s will need to be replaced so there are potential sporadic and ongoing costs but with the possibility of failure, the cost is relatively low.
More details: NAS devices are subject to network-wide cyber attacks and are vulnerable to workplace disasters such as fires. Pro+Tech can be used to monitor the backup status of some NAS devices.
Use-cases: A NAS is perfect for affordably storing image backups and can be used as a shared file server. Both uses can be done simultaneously on the same NAS.
Recovery time: Backup recovery times for both file and image backups are greatly reduced because they are not subject to the limitations of your internet service provider.
Costs: Initial costs are high but have very few recurring ongoing costs. The cost of the NAS is dependent on the device requirements. Devices can range from $500 to $5000. Hard drives are an additional cost and NAS devices usually operate in RAID configurations that require a minimum of two hard drives. The size and cost of the hard drives depend on the amount and type of data being backed up. Generally speaking for image backups, you will need at least as much space as the individual hard drives space being used by the end-points that are being backed up. Hard drives do occasionally fail and although the RAID configuration will protect from data loss, the hard drive/s will need to be replaced so there are potential sporadic and ongoing costs but with the possibility of failure, the cost is relatively low.
More details: NAS devices are subject to network-wide cyber attacks and are vulnerable to workplace disasters such as fires. Pro+Tech can be used to monitor the backup status of some NAS devices.
