Backup and disaster recovery
Have a plan for getting back to work.
Nextgen Solutions helps businesses plan backup and disaster recovery around the data, applications and systems they depend on. Define what needs protection and what recovery should look like before a disruption occurs.
Recovery simplified
A backup is part of the plan. Recovery is the goal.
A deleted file and a failed server need different responses. Your recovery plan should account for both.
We start by identifying critical systems, where the data lives and who depends on it. Then we discuss how much recent work you could afford to lose and how long each service could remain unavailable.
Those priorities guide backup frequency, retention, storage and recovery options. The final scope should clearly explain what the service covers and what it does not.
Build around business priorities
Backup and disaster recovery planning
We match the approach to your environment rather than assume every device and application needs the same protection.
Coverage review
Identify important files, applications and systems. Compare that inventory with the backups currently in place.
Server and endpoint options
Evaluate appropriate protection for supported servers and computers, based on workload, data location and recovery needs.
Cloud data review
Review Microsoft 365 and other cloud data separately, including existing retention features and any additional backup requirements.
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Discuss where backup copies reside, how long to retain them and what access protections the selected solution supports.
Restore testing
Define a testing scope to check recovery of selected data or systems and document issues that need attention.
Recovery coordination
Identify recovery priorities, responsible contacts and dependencies so a disruption does not start with an unanswered question.
Set expectations early
What needs to come back first?
Some businesses need a shared folder restored quickly. Others depend on several connected applications, a server or a large dataset. We help identify the order that makes sense for your operations.
Recovery time depends on backup condition, data volume, connectivity, available equipment and application requirements. Any recovery objectives or service commitments need to appear in the agreement.
For an ongoing plan, define who reviews backup results, how exceptions are handled and when restore tests occur. Pair recovery planning with cybersecurity services and managed IT support.
Backup questions
Know what your protection includes.
Are backups included in every managed IT plan?
Coverage depends on your agreement. We confirm which systems, data and backup services are included rather than assume all devices or cloud services have protection.
Can you review the backups we already have?
Yes. We can scope a review of the current solution, protected systems, retention settings and available recovery evidence.
Can you guarantee that we will never lose data?
No. Backup and recovery planning reduce risk, but no service can promise that every incident will have no data loss or downtime. We define realistic objectives and limitations for the selected approach.
What should we provide for a backup review?
Start with your server and device count, important applications, approximate data size and current backup product. Also identify the systems your business would need restored first.
Turn uncertainty into a plan
Find out what your current backups actually cover.
Tell us about your systems and existing backup setup. We will help identify gaps and define the next step toward a practical recovery plan.