Database Backup/Recovery
One of our primary jobs as your data experts is to help you PROTECT your data. There are many reasons how an enterprise can lose important or large amount of data assets, such as:
Hardware failure
Server crash
Logical data corruption
Accidental deletion
Software Failure
PIT Recovery
Ransomware attacks
Malware
Backups are crucial to enable a safety net and help your business recover when things go wrong.
In a nutshell, backup and recovery is the process of creating and storing copies of data that can be used to restore lost data post an unplanned event and ensure that your business processes continue to run smoothly.
Accordingly, creating a SQL Server backup is a necessity for almost all businesses. In general, SQL Server includes three backup types:
Furthermore, there are multiple options with regard to where we can store the backups, such as:
Local/Network Folder/External HDD
FTP server
Amazon S3
Azure Blob Storage/Container
Dropbox
Google Drive
Box
SkyDrive