Data backup refers to the process of creating additional copies of important business data that can be used to restore the original files after data loss or corruption.

How Data Backup Relates to Managed IT:

– Crucial for preventing workflow disruptions and maintaining business continuity.
– Requires scheduled backup jobs, retention policies, secure storage, and integrity checks.
– Cloud backup provides offsite protection and storage efficiency.
– MSPs configure backups aligned to RTOs/RPOs and industry regulations.

Example:

A school district uses an MSP-managed cloud backup solution to enable rapid restore of student information systems after an outage.

Key Takeaways:

– Proactively protects against data loss by copying key datasets.
– Enables rollback after incidents like ransomware, infrastructure failures, or human errors.
– MSPs provide both on-prem and cloud-based backup solutions.
– Essential for industries like finance, healthcare and education.