What is hybrid backups?
Hybrid backup is a data protection strategy that stores your data in two locations to balance speed and resilience: a local backup on an on-site appliance, NAS, or backup server for rapid recovery of files, folders, or entire systems, and an offsite or cloud backup to protect against major threats such as fire, theft, flood, ransomware, and site-wide outages. By combining fast local restores with a geographically separate copy for disaster recovery, this layered approach reduces downtime and strengthens overall business continuity.
What We Actually Back Up
We tailor this to your business, but here's what most clients protect:
File servers and shared drives
Computers and laptops
Email and Microsoft 365 / Google Workspace
Virtual machines if you run them
Specific apps and databases your business depends on
Quick Note About Microsoft 365
A lot of people assume Microsoft backs up their email, OneDrive, and SharePoint. They don't—not the way you think. We can add protection for that stuff too if you want it.
Why Businesses Love This Setup
1) You Get Your Files Back Quickly
Deleted an important folder? Server acting weird? With local backup, we can usually restore things before lunch. No waiting around for massive cloud downloads.
2) You're Protected From the Big Scary Stuff
Office burns down? Tornado? Ransomware encrypts everything including your backups? Your offsite cloud copy is safe and ready to go. You can rebuild.
3) Ransomware Can't Touch Everything
Smart hybrid setups keep some backup copies "air-gapped" or locked down so attackers can't encrypt them. It's like having a vault they can't reach.
4) It Doesn't Break the Bank
You're not paying to store everything in the cloud forever. Frequently-used data lives locally; long-term and disaster recovery lives offsite. Smart and cost-effective.
5) Sleep Better at Night
Honestly, that's the real benefit. Knowing your business can survive a disaster is priceless.
How We Set This Up
1. We talk to you first
What data matters most? How quickly do you need to be back online? What keeps you up at night? We design around your answers.
2. We build the solution
Local device + cloud storage + scheduling + encryption. We handle the tech stuff.
3. We test it
Because untested backups are just expensive paperweights. We actually restore data to make sure everything works.
4. We monitor it
Daily checks, alerts if something fails, monthly reporting. We catch problems before you notice them.
5. We test it again
Quarterly or annually, we run disaster recovery drills so you know you can recover.
FAQ
How much does this cost?
Depends on how much data you have and how often you want backups. Most clients pay less than they think—and way less than recovering from a disaster would cost.
Can you back up our stuff in the cloud already?
Yep. Microsoft 365, Google Workspace, other SaaS apps—we can layer protection on top of those.
What if we lose internet
Your local backup still works. You can restore locally even if the internet's down.
Do we have to do anything?
Nope. We handle everything. You'll get reports, and we'll reach out if we need anything.
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