We have backups, but nobody has tried restoring one
Common situation · Backups & RecoveryA situation we are often asked to help with. Many owners live with it for years because it feels like part of running a business. If it sounds like yours, here is what is usually behind it and how we fix it.
What you might be noticing
- •You believe the data is backed up, but could not say where, how often, or by whom.
- •Nobody has ever tested getting data back.
- •You are not sure how long the business could run without its systems.
What is usually going on underneath
Backups are treated as a box to tick. Until a restore has been tried, nobody knows whether it works, how long it takes, or what would be missing.
How we fix it
1
Find out what is backed up
We confirm what is covered, how often, and where the copies are kept.
2
Test a restore
We recover data into a test copy and check that it is complete and usable.
3
Plan for downtime
We agree how long the business can be without each system, and set backup and recovery to match.