Data Backup and Recovery
With the exponential advancement of technology, the cumulative increase in information and data brings the need for storage. In our workplaces, schools, personal lives, in short, in every aspect of our lives, the need for our information to be stored anywhere is an essential requirement. These data can be lost, damaged, or become inaccessible for various reasons. At this point, E2E Technology stands by your side with our data backup and recovery strategies.
What is Data?
Data is, in simplest terms, the raw form of information. It is typically made up of numbers, words, measurements, and observations, which constitute small pieces of information.
Why is Data Backup Important?
When protecting data, we may encounter various risks. These risks include hardware failures, virus attacks, unexpected software errors, or human errors, all of which can lead to the loss of important information. Moreover, in some industries, data protection and regular backups are a legal requirement. Compliance with backup policies helps ensure legal compliance. Regularly backed-up data is the most effective way to protect against such risks. Through backup, in case of data loss, the information loss is minimized, business continuity is ensured, and most importantly, reputation damage is prevented.
What are the Types of Data Backup?
Full Backup
It is the process of backing up all the data on the system. It always contains the most up-to-date data, but the backup time may be long depending on the size of the data, and it requires a large amount of storage space.
Incremental Backup
It backs up the data that has changed since the last full backup. The backup time and space requirements are smaller compared to a full backup.
Snapshot Backup
It takes a snapshot of the system or data at a specific point in time. It offers quick backup and recovery options, but it should be used for short-term operations as it can quickly consume storage space if not deleted for a long time.
Continuous Backup
Data is continuously backed up as changes are made. Your data is always up-to-date and protected from loss. Since it performs continuous backup, resource consumption may be a bit higher.
Offsite Backup
This involves storing data at a location different from where it is originally stored. With this geographical redundancy, data loss due to physical damage or natural disasters is prevented. The access time may vary depending on the internet infrastructure, and while it can be more costly than other backup types, it is often preferred by medium and large-scale companies where business continuity is crucial.
Software-Based Backup
It ensures that data is securely backed up using licensed backup software. It offers a user-friendly interface and automatically backs up data at specified intervals.
Hardware-Based Backup
In hardware-based backup, data is backed up using a physical device or hardware tool. It typically features high-speed data transfer, large data capacities, and data protection features. It should also be supported by software-based backup strategies to protect against hardware failures.
If you are unable to access your lost data, a disaster scenario could lead to a decrease in trust from both your employees and the customers and business partners you serve. To avoid facing such a situation, you may need a company that will protect your data, perform periodic recovery tests, quickly restore lost data, and provide support with a high-quality service approach and competent staff within defined SLAs. At this point, we stand by your side. Both at an individual and corporate level, considering the costs and impacts of data loss, we would like to remind you that data backup is not a luxury, but a necessity.