Hybrid Cloud Backup
The Concept of Hybrid Cloud Backup
A hybrid backup solution is the combination of on-premise NAS devices that act as local backup targets and have enough space to hold several, full backups, which then execute background synchronization of the backup data to an external cloud service.
If you need to restore data from a recent backup, it can be accessed quickly as the data is readily available on-site in the NAS.
Hybrid backup promises to solve the scaling issues of on-site backup systems, and the latency issues of cloud-only backup solutions. In Hybrid systems, the backed up data is replicated directly to the public cloud provider such as Microsoft Azure or Amazon Web Services.
A good example would be Barracuda Networks? hybrid backup solution, which comes with around 12TB of on-site storage, and numerous off-site synchronization services.
How to Choose a Hybrid Cloud Backup Provider
Choosing the right service provider that addresses all your needs is tricky and you have to be careful. Here, we?ve compiled a list of some quick questions that you can ask your service provider to make the decision easier:
Why should you opt for them?
Who will be the point-of-contact for the day-to-day monitoring and support of your backups?
Where are their data centers located?
What?s the turn-around-time (TAT) involved if you need to retrieve an offsite copy?
How strong is the encryption and security system?
Who are their major clients from your industry or with similar requirements that you have?
How much would the entire installation and activation cost, and what services would be included in that cost?
Are there any per server or per user costs?
Do they charge for data restoration from the cloud?
Can they give you a free trial?
How does the hybrid backup integrate with your existing architecture?
What management tools would be used to operate the product?
Are they offering any guaranteed speeds for backup and recovery? If yes, how do they determine the guarantee?
What unique features are they offering that set them apart from other cloud backup products?
What are some of the key points included in the SLA?
How does a complaint get resolved? What are the steps involved?
The right hybrid cloud backup can provide you with enterprise-level data protection, without the financial overhead of maintaining a complex infrastructure, and the associated administrative hassles.
With this solution, you can avail subject matter expertise, support, and monitoring from a third-party provider and can retain in-house control, while having more resources and time available for mission-critical activities.
