What is Cloud Backup :

Cloud backup is a cloud-based application, which provides you with the ability to automatically backup your files, applications, virtual machines or servers and store them safely for disaster recovery purposes. Cloud Backup is an insurance for your data and business continuity.

Cloud backup is typically built around a local client application that runs on a, ideally multiple times daily, automatic schedule in the background. The application collects, compresses, encrypts and transfers data to the service provider’s servers. To reduce the amount of bandwidth consumed and the time it takes to transfer files, the service provider provides incremental backups after the initial full backup.

The primary data resides in the original location where secondary stored data is safely stored to the cloud, to be used for data recovery. The cloud backup solution stores all data with a custom retention policy, so you can fix corrupted files by restoring earlier versions of a file. Professional cloud backup solutions comprise special plugins to back up data from third party applications (e.g. MS Outlook, Exchange, SQL). Clear reporting on the success of the backups, makes it easy to verify if all files are safe.

Acronis cloud storage and backup solution :

Acronis Cloud storage and backup solution is the most flexible and cost-effective way to back up critical files and programs. Acronis solutions ensure you have total coverage and complete control over your data.

Acronis saves you time when backing up and offers fast access when you need your files.

Cloud backup features :

• Main goal is to back up the files on your computer and store them safely for disaster recovery purposes.
• Clear reporting on the success of the backups. Making it easy to verify if all files are safe.
• Cloud backup is an insurance for business continuity.
• A local client software takes care of encrypting your files and uploading them.
• Secondary stored data, safely stored to the cloud to be used for data recovery. Primary data still resides in original location.
• The backup process is automatic where the files can reside in their original location.
• Can backup all files, including hidden and locked files. Special plugins available to backup data from third party applications (e.g. MS outlook, Hyper-V, Exchange, SQL)
• Files are transferred to the cloud in a geo redundant setting. Fix corrupted files by restoring earlier versions of a file. Retention can be as long as you want.

How secure are cloud backup services ?

Data security begins with the solution itself. For Acronis, that means you can rely on an integrated, machine-learning-based self-defense, which guards against zero-day ransomware attacks. This self-protection mechanism keeps Acronis software, your data, and all backup files protected from ransomware – even those strains that have never been seen before. Meanwhile, enterprise-grade encryption defends your data in-transit and at rest in the secure Acronis Cloud. As a result, only you have access to your data. Finally, your cloud-based files are safe in our data centers, which are all Tier-IV designed and have numerous certifications, including SSAE-18, HIPAA, and PCI DSS.

Advantage of using cloud backup ?

Backing up your system(s) to the cloud ensures that your data is protected in the event of hardware / software failure, human error, natural disasters and cyberattacks that can destroy your hardware and compromise your data and local backups. Experts agree that individuals and businesses should follow the 3-2-1 backup rule, which stipulates that you maintain three copies of your data across two types of media with one backup stored offsite, such as in the cloud.

Why do you need a cloud backup ?

Local backups can be destroyed or compromised if you suffer a hardware / software failure, experience a disaster or become a victim of a cyberattack. This is why it is always recommended that you store at least one backup copy offsite – either in the cloud or in a facility that is at least 100 miles away from your primary site. Storing a backup in the cloud is a much more efficient and cost-effective way to store an offsite backup when compared to transporting backup disks or tapes between different facilities.