Backup Setup & Disaster Recovery
Offsite copy of NAS backups, on site
All our backups are on a NAS in the same office as the server.
All our backups are on a NAS in the same office as the server.
A NAS is a sensible place for local backups, but if it is in the same room as the server, fire, flood, theft or ransomware can take out both. The 3-2-1 rule asks for at least one copy offsite. For most small businesses that means encrypted cloud storage or a second NAS at another site. Snapshots on the NAS add quick recovery points on top of that.
What the technician does
- Review what the NAS holds and how much data changes
- Set up an encrypted cloud or offsite copy with version history
- Test restoring from the offsite copy
Enable snapshots on the NAS as well - they help recover from ransomware or accidental deletion.
About offsite copy of NAS backups
We check the NAS health and capacity, enable snapshots and set up an encrypted replication or cloud backup job with version history. Where supported, immutable storage stops backups being deleted or encrypted even with admin credentials. We test a restore from the offsite copy and set alerts so failures are noticed. We also check the NAS's own admin accounts and turn off remote access features that are not needed.
What usually causes it
- Server and backups in the same room
- Concern about ransomware reaching the NAS
- Insurance asking about offsite backups
- NAS nearing capacity or age
Before we arrive
- A list of the systems and software the business cannot run without
- Admin access to servers, NAS units and Microsoft 365
- Details of any existing backup software or cloud storage account
- Who should receive backup alerts and keep the recovery plan
What a visit looks like
When you book offsite copy of NAS backups, you tell us what's going on and we reply with a time that suits you and a price. Nothing starts until you're happy with both.
On the day, the technician arrives, looks at the problem in person and confirms the plan with you before starting. If something turns out different from what was expected - a part is needed, or the cause is somewhere else - we stop and agree the change with you first.
When the work is done we test it with you, show you what was changed, and leave the area tidy. For business jobs we note what we did, so there is a record for whoever looks after your IT next.
Pricing
Each offsite copy of NAS backups job is priced before work starts. The price depends on what's involved - the size of the site, the equipment, and whether parts are needed - so the quickest way to a number is to tell us about the job on the booking form.
There is no contract and no monthly fee. You book the job you need and pay for that job.
Offsite copy of NAS backups: questions
How long will the first offsite copy take?
That depends on how much data you have and your upload speed. A large first copy is sometimes seeded on a drive and shipped, then only changes are sent after that.
Is cloud storage secure for business data?
With encryption at rest and in transit, and the encryption key kept by you, cloud storage is a safe place for an offsite copy. We record where the key is kept so it is not lost.
Do you do offsite copy of NAS backups on site?
Yes. We come to businesses and homes across Auckland and Hamilton and do the work where the equipment is.
How much does offsite copy of NAS backups cost?
It depends on what's involved. Tell us about the job on the form and we'll confirm the price before any work starts.