Setting Up Backup Solutions

Backups are essential to protect your business from data loss caused by hardware failure, cyberattacks, accidental deletion, or system errors. This guide explains what’s involved in setting up a reliable backup solution and how Fusion IT can help.

Why Backups Are Critical

Without a proper backup in place, your data is at risk. Reliable backups ensure you can:

• Recover files after accidental deletion or corruption

• Restore systems quickly after ransomware or malware attacks

• Rebuild your environment after hardware failure or theft

• Stay compliant with regulatory or insurance requirements

Types of Backup Solutions

Fusion IT works with various backup systems depending on your business needs:

1. File-Level Backups

• Backs up important files and folders

• Ideal for user workstations or shared data folders

• Can be stored locally, in the cloud, or both

2. Image-Based (System) Backups

• Takes a full snapshot of the entire machine

• Allows full recovery to new hardware

• Commonly used for servers or business-critical PCs

3. Cloud-Based Backups

• Offsite and secure

• Accessible even if your office is offline or compromised

• Great for remote workers or multi-site businesses

4. Microsoft 365 Backups

• Backs up emails, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams

• Essential because Microsoft 365 only offers limited built-in recovery options

• Protects against accidental deletion and retention gaps

What’s Included When We Set Up Your Backup

Fusion IT will:

• Assess your business needs and recommend the right backup type

• Install and configure backup software

• Schedule backups to run automatically (daily, hourly, etc.)

• Monitor backup status and alerts

• Test recovery procedures to ensure backups work when needed

Best Practices for Backup

• Use a 3-2-1 strategy: 3 copies of your data, 2 different media types, 1 offsite

• Test your restore process regularly

• Protect backups with strong encryption and access controls

• Keep critical backups off the main network to reduce ransomware risk

Need Help?
If you're unsure whether your backups are running or need a new solution put in place, contact Fusion IT and we’ll review everything for you.

Ticket Portal: https://support.fusionit.uk
Email: support@fusionit.uk
Phone: 01244 835080

We’ll make sure your business data is safe, recoverable, and fully protected.

Disclaimer:
This article is intended as a general guide. While we aim to ensure accuracy, Fusion IT cannot be held responsible for any issues, data loss, or damage resulting from the use or misapplication of these instructions. If in doubt, please contact our support team before making changes.