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Backup & Disaster Recovery

Backups here are straightforward: a local NAS for fast restores and a cloud bucket for off-site safety. We encrypt, monitor, and regularly prove we can restore.

How your data moves

Workstations → NAS and Cloud
🪟Windows PCs🗄️NAS (Local)☁️Cloud (R2/S3)
Servers (Kopia) → NAS and Cloud
🐧Linux Servers🗄️NAS (Local)☁️Cloud (R2/S3)

Local = fast restores. Cloud = off-site safety. Both are encrypted and monitored.

What we use and why

Local snapshots

  • Quick rollbacks for accidental deletes
  • Windows VSS or ZFS where supported

Kopia backups

  • Encrypted, deduplicated versions
  • Only changes are sent to save bandwidth

Cloud buckets (R2/S3)

  • Off-site copy for fire, theft, or ransomware
  • Optional immutability to block tampering

Verification & reports

  • Scheduled test restores prove it works
  • Email health summary each month

Performance & security

  • Backup windows and bandwidth throttling
  • Encryption in transit and at rest

Restore options

  • Single file, whole machine, or new hardware
  • We pick the fastest path back to work

Common questions

Do I need a NAS?

We can use your NAS or supply one. Local storage makes restores fast and keeps work going even if internet is down.

Which cloud do you use?

Cloudflare R2 by default. Any S3-compatible bucket works if you already have one.

Will backups slow my network?

Backups run on a schedule you choose and can throttle bandwidth during work hours.

How long do you keep versions?

Common choices are 30, 60, or 90 days. Longer retention is available if needed.