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BDR Backup and Disaster Recovery
What is Backup and Disaster Recovery?
Backup and disaster recovery involves periodically creating or updating copies of files, storing them in one or more remote locations, and using the copies to continue or resume business operations in the event of data loss due to file damage, data corruption, cyberattack or natural disaster.
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There are essentially three standard types of backup.
Full Backup
($$$) This type of backup involves copying all the data and files from a system or device, creating a complete duplicate of the entire dataset. It provides the most comprehensive backup but requires the most storage space and time to perform.
Incremental Backup
($) This type of backup only copies the data that has changed or been added since the last backup of any kind (whether full or incremental). It is quicker and uses less storage space compared to a full backup, but restoration requires the last full backup plus all incremental backups since.
Differential Backup
($$) This type of backup copies all the data that has changed or been added since the last full backup. It requires more storage space and time compared to incremental backups, but less than a full backup. Restoration is simpler than with incremental backups, needing only the last full backup and the last differential backup.
Did You Know?
Data Loss and Downtime Costs
Cost of Downtime: The average cost of IT downtime is estimated to be around $5,600 per minute, translating to over $300,000 per hour for large enterprises.
Data Loss Impact: 60% of small businesses that experience significant data loss close within six months.
Backup Frequency and Practices
Regular Backups: Approximately 34% of businesses do not test their backups, and of those that do, 77% have found backup failures.
Frequency: Only about 25% of businesses perform daily backups, with many opting for less frequent intervals such as weekly or monthly backups.
Disaster Recovery Planning
Preparedness: Despite the risks, around 40% of small to medium-sized businesses (SMBs) do not have a disaster recovery plan in place.
Testing: Even among businesses with a disaster recovery plan, nearly 40% do not regularly test their disaster recovery processes.
Data Recovery
Recovery Success: About 96% of businesses with a trusted backup and disaster recovery plan were able to fully recover their operations, compared to 50% of those without such a plan.
Time to Recover: On average, it takes 18.5 hours for a business to recover from a disaster, although this varies significantly based on the preparedness and complexity of the IT infrastructure.
Cloud Backup Adoption
Growth: The adoption of cloud-based backup solutions is increasing, with about 48% of businesses using cloud backup solutions in 2023, up from 35% in 2020.
Advantages: Businesses using cloud backups cite advantages such as improved data accessibility, better data protection, and reduced costs associated with physical storage.
