Most businesses assume their data is backed up. Far fewer have verified that the backup actually works, that recovery can happen in a timeframe that doesn't shut the business down, and that the backup covers everything that matters, not just the files that were top of mind when the system was configured.
SMS-ITC's latest blog post breaks down what data backup for operational recovery actually requires: where the data should live, how often it should be backed up, how frequently it should be tested, and what a realistic recovery timeline looks like for a small business in Greater Atlanta that can't afford days of downtime.
The article is practical and non-technical. If you've been meaning to take a closer look at your backup situation and want to know what questions to ask, it's a good place to start. Link is in the comments.
If your business lost access to all its data right now, how long before operations would come to a stop?
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Canva text suggestion: "Could Your Business Recover Without Its Data?" or "Data Backup: It's About Recovery Time, Not Just Storage"