Cloud backup – the foundation of modern IT security

In the age of digitization, when data is one of the most valuable resources of any organization, securing it is no longer an option – it is becoming a necessity. Loss of information can mean not only downtime in the company’s operations, but also serious financial losses, loss of reputation or even legal consequences. That’s why more and more enterprises are opting for cloud backup – a solution that combines convenience, scalability, and reliability.

Backup and storage

Cloud backup is the process of backing up data and storing it in remote data centers, managed by cloud service providers. Thanks to this, the user does not have to worry about physical media, servers or local failures. Data is available from anywhere in the world, and it can be recovered in no time – even if your on-premises infrastructure is completely lost.

Importantly, cloud backup is not limited to files or documents. It can cover entire server environments – both Windows and Linux – along with configurations, applications and databases. In the event of a failure, it is possible to recreate the full operating system in the cloud, for example as a virtual machine in a WebDisk environment. Such a scenario is part of the disaster recovery strategy, i.e. a plan for the emergency restoration of IT systems.

Co to jest disaster recovery?

Disaster recovery is not only a technology, but above all a philosophy of operation. It assumes that a failure can always happen – the question is not “if?”, but “when?”. Therefore, it is worth having a plan in place that will allow you to quickly launch key services in an alternative environment. Cloud backup is an invaluable tool here – it allows not only to store data, but also to actively use it in crisis situations.

Modern backup solutions offer many features that were only available to the largest corporations a few years ago. Automatic schedules, data encryption, file versioning, integration with monitoring systems – all this makes cloud backup not only secure, but also convenient. What’s more, its implementation does not require large investments – many services operate in a subscription model, which allows for flexible cost management.

The most important thing is the test of proven solutions

We must also not forget about the testing aspect. A backup that has not been checked may turn out to be useless at the time of failure. Therefore, it is a good idea to regularly perform data recovery tests, simulate emergency scenarios, and document recovery procedures. Only then can you be sure that the backup will fulfill its role when it is really needed.

To sum up, cloud backup isn’t just a technology – it’s a strategy that allows you to sleep peacefully. In a world where data is the backbone of every business, securing data should be a priority. And the cloud gives you the best tools to do it – flexible, scalable and available at your fingertips.

WebDisk Cloud Computing offers cloud backup using Veeam Cloud Connect technology. We offer the possibility of performing regular backups from laptops, through servers and virtual machines to applications (e.g. databases). Backups are stored in our S3 object space in encrypted form.

We offer the ability to recreate the full environment, using Veeam Universal Recovery ISO, to the WebDisk cloud. The unique capabilities of our cloud guarantee a 1:1 recreation of the environment, while maintaining the internal IP addressing (only the public IP address will change).