Backup and Disaster Recovery for Des Moines Businesses
Data loss can happen to any business at any time. Whether from hardware failure, ransomware, human error, or natural disaster, the inability to access your critical business data can cost thousands of dollars per hour in lost productivity and revenue. CMIT Solutions of Des Moines provides comprehensive backup and disaster recovery solutions that protect your data and keep your business running.
Our Backup and Disaster Recovery Solutions
Automated Daily Backups — Your business data is backed up automatically every day without any manual intervention required from your team. We monitor backup jobs to ensure they complete successfully and address any issues immediately.
Offsite and Cloud Replication — We replicate your backups to secure offsite and cloud locations so your data is protected even if your physical office is compromised by fire, flood, theft, or other disasters.
Rapid Restore — When disaster strikes, every minute counts. Our solutions are designed for fast recovery, allowing us to restore individual files, entire servers, or complete environments in hours rather than days.
Tested Recovery Plans — A backup is only as good as your ability to restore from it. We regularly test your recovery procedures to ensure they work when you need them most.
Ransomware Recovery — If your business falls victim to ransomware, clean backups are your best defense against paying a ransom. Our backup solutions are designed to withstand ransomware attacks and provide a reliable path to recovery. Learn about our cybersecurity services.
RTO and RPO Explained
Two critical concepts in disaster recovery planning are Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective. Your Recovery Time Objective is the maximum amount of time your business can tolerate being offline after a disaster. Your Recovery Point Objective is the maximum amount of data loss your business can accept, measured in time. For example, an RPO of four hours means you could lose up to four hours of data. We work with you to define appropriate RTO and RPO targets based on your business requirements and budget, then design a backup and recovery solution that meets those targets.
Business Continuity Planning
Backup and disaster recovery is one component of a broader business continuity strategy. We help Des Moines businesses develop comprehensive continuity plans that include annual disaster recovery testing to verify your recovery procedures work, documentation of recovery steps and responsibilities so your team knows exactly what to do during a crisis, and employee awareness training to ensure everyone understands their role in maintaining business operations during a disruption.
Frequently Asked Questions
How often are backups tested?
We recommend testing backup restores at least quarterly, and we include regular testing as part of our disaster recovery management. We provide documentation of each test including recovery times and any issues identified.
How fast can you restore my data?
Recovery times depend on the type and scope of the disaster, the amount of data being restored, and your specific recovery solution. Individual file restores can often be completed in minutes. Full server recoveries typically take two to eight hours. We design your solution to meet the recovery time objectives we establish together.
Get a Free Backup Assessment
Are your backups reliable? Would your business survive a ransomware attack or hardware failure? Contact CMIT Solutions of Des Moines for a free backup assessment. We will evaluate your current backup solution, identify gaps, and recommend improvements.
Call us at (515) 416-4113 or contact us online.