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Backup and data protection
Hosted Shield: Enterprise backup and recovery
Hosted Shield manages server, application, database and business data backups under defined schedules, retention periods and access rules. It makes backup jobs visible and uses options such as encryption, separate copy locations, alerts and recovery testing to support data usability when restoration is required.FrequencyRetentionEncryption
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Where does it fit?
Move backup from scattered jobs to a measurable data-protection practice.
Hosted Shield makes it clear what is protected, how often, for how long and under which access rules. Recovery steps and responsibilities are defined before an incident occurs.Protecting critical applications and databases
Create a backup and recovery plan for application files, databases and required configuration, aligned with their business impact.
Preparing for deletion, corruption or attack
Define usable copies, access boundaries and recovery steps before an incident, and test them at appropriate intervals.
Bringing distributed backup jobs under shared rules
Make backup frequency, retention periods, responsibilities and control records visible across different servers and applications.
Product capabilities
Backup policy, copy management, job monitoring and recovery validation in one data-protection structure.
Policy-based backup
Protected systems, backup frequency, job schedules and retention policies can be defined according to workload criticality.
Backup-copy and retention management
Retention periods, copy counts and, where appropriate, alternative environment or location options can be linked to the data-protection policy.
Encryption and access control
Roles, credentials, transfer security and storage security for backup access are configured according to the selected technology.
Job monitoring and alerts
Successful, pending and failed backup jobs are recorded. Alerting and follow-up workflows may be configured for the relevant teams within the selected scope.
Recovery testing and records
Test scenarios, testing frequency, result records and follow-up for identified issues may be included in scope.
Delivery approach
Focus on a usable recovery path, not merely a backup job that appears successful.
Data-loss tolerance and target recovery time are assessed separately for each workload. The cost and operational effect of more frequent backups, longer retention or an alternative environment remain visible.Prioritize recoverability over the existence of a backup
A successful job record is not treated as sufficient on its own; recovery testing is planned where appropriate.
Separate backup access from production access
Where the technology and current environment allow, production accounts, backup access and copy locations are separated to reduce the risk that one failure affects every recovery option.
Assess recovery targets alongside cost
The resource, licensing and operational impact of more frequent copies and shorter recovery times is made visible before scope is agreed.
Frequently asked questions
What to know before choosing Hosted Shield.
Clear answers to the main questions about product use, capabilities, integrations and responsibilities.Which systems can Hosted Shield back up?+
Servers, databases, application files and selected business data may be included where supported by the chosen backup technology. System type, data volume, rate of change and access method are reviewed during technical assessment.
Does Hosted Shield prevent all data loss?+
No backup design can guarantee zero risk. The objective is to reduce the effect of data loss and service interruption in defined incident scenarios and within agreed tolerances.
How are backup frequency and retention determined?+
The rate of data change, business impact of loss, recovery needs, capacity and cost are assessed together. Critical systems and archival data do not need to use the same policy.
Why is recovery testing necessary?+
A backup job appearing successful does not prove that an application or data set can be restored without issues. Testing checks whether the copy is readable, the steps are workable and missing dependencies can be identified in advance.
Is disaster recovery automatically included with backup?+
No. Backup, restoration, alternative environments, application recovery and business continuity are different scopes. The components included are stated separately in the proposal.
Where are backups stored, and who can access them?+
Customer environments or partner-provider options are assessed according to infrastructure, data-location, access and cost requirements. The selected scope defines the location, retention period and authorized roles.
How are we notified when a backup job fails?+
Within the selected service scope, job status may be monitored, errors recorded and alerts sent through defined channels. The operations plan states who follows the alert and who owns the initial response.
Initial assessment for Hosted Shield
Share the systems you need to protect and your downtime tolerance so we can define the backup and recovery scope.
Tell us about your current setup, the systems that need to connect and your priorities. We will identify the technical topics and service scope that should be covered in the initial discussion.Current setupGoals and prioritiesConnected systems