Backup
What is Backup?
Backup is the process of creating copies of your data, so it can be recovered in case of loss, corruption, or destruction. These backups are typically stored:
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Offsite (e.g. cloud storage or remote data centers)
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Offline (e.g. air-gapped archives)
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Versioned (so you can go back to earlier states)
Unlike Disaster Recovery, which focuses on entire systems and infrastructure, backup is specifically about preserving and restoring data — files, databases, documents, emails, virtual machines, etc.
A backup can be:
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Full (copying all data)
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Incremental (only new or changed data since the last backup)
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Differential (all changes since the last full backup)
Why It Matters
Backups are essential for:
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Recovering from ransomware
If your systems are encrypted, backups may be your only way to restore operations — without paying a ransom. -
Accidental deletion or corruption
Even well-meaning users or automated systems can accidentally delete or overwrite critical data. -
Regulatory compliance
Many frameworks (e.g. ISO 27001, DORA, GDPR) require verifiable backups of key systems and customer data. -
Peace of mind
When something goes wrong, a solid backup strategy gives you confidence you won’t lose everything.
Not all backups are equal. Backups that are outdated, incomplete, unencrypted, or never tested may give a false sense of security — and fail when you need them most.
How We Help
At Aginion, we provide managed backup solutions tailored to your environment, your compliance needs, and your recovery expectations. Whether you’re using Public Cloud, our Private Cloud, running on-premise systems, or working in a hybrid setup — we take full ownership of backup operations.
| Backup Element | How Aginion Delivers Value |
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| Multiple Backup Tiers | We implement continuous, hourly, daily, and weekly backup strategies depending on data type and criticality. |
| Secure Storage | Backups are stored encrypted (AES-256) in geographically separate locations |
| VM and File-Level Protection | We back up virtual machines, databases, application configs, and user files — all with tailored retention policies. |
| Replication Support | Optionally mirror data to additional offsite environments for redundancy. |
| Immutable Backups | For ransomware resilience, we offer non-deletable/immutable snapshots where supported. |
| Monitoring and Alerts | We monitor backup jobs for success, failures, and anomalies, and alert you if something’s wrong. |
| Retention Policy Management | We help define and enforce retention rules to meet regulatory and operational needs. |
| Restore Testing | Backups are regularly tested (e.g. file-level or full-VM restore) and results are documented for audit readiness. |
| Documentation and Reporting | We provide backup summaries, RPO/RTO validation, and recovery evidence for ISO 27001, DORA, or CSSF audits. |
Whether you need to recover a single file or an entire environment, we ensure you have reliable, tested, and compliant backups ready to go.
In Summary
Backups are the foundation of any good resilience strategy — but only if they’re monitored, tested, and recoverable. Aginion’s managed backup services give you the confidence that your data is protected, accessible, and restorable — no matter what happens.
Need help reviewing your backup posture or integrating it with your business continuity and disaster recovery plans? Talk to our team — we’re here to help.