Back

Azure Backup Service Means A Catastrophe Isn't a Tragedy

Every business faces a catastrophe Whether its a disk drive failure natural disaster that shuts down a data center ransomware that locks up your f...

3 min read
Published on Sep 7, 2017
Azure Backup Service Means A Catastrophe Isn't a Tragedy

Every business faces a catastrophe. Whether it’s a disk drive failure, natural disaster that shuts down a data center, ransomware that locks up your files or a legal demand to produce data from two years ago. A robust, reliable backup and recovery platform like Azure backup service is critical to keeping a crisis from becoming a tragedy.

But moving servers to the cloud won’t solve all your problems. Your cloud provider keeps the systems up and running, but most don’t include historical backups as part of their service.

The cloud can help contain the impact of a disk failure or data center outage. However, to cope with other data access challenges, your business still needs to maintain its own backups.

Benefits of Cloud-Based Azure Backup Service

Azure backup service backs up your local files to a cloud-based vault. You gain off-site storage for your critical data. You also no longer have to store and manage the backup media yourself.

Here are a few more benefits that make the Azure backup service a secure and reliable option:

Bolster Data Security With Encryption

The backup process runs locally and encrypts data with a password only you know. Tour information is secure during transmission and when stored in the cloud vault.

Disaster-Proof Your Data With Multiple Copies

Azure backup service creates multiple copies of the backup image — securing it from unauthorized access and device failures.

Recovery processes often fail due to a corrupted backup image. Azure stores your backups in two geographically dispersed data centers for additional protection.

Integrate Easily With Other Platforms

Azure backup service integrates with other Windows backup functions, such as Windows server backup and data protection manager.

Compress Files to Save on Storage Costs

With Azure, your data is transferred to the cloud. But because it uses incremental backups, only changed blocks are uploaded, reducing bandwidth requirements. Azure also compresses your data, minimizing the capacity needed for transmission and storage.

Reduce Infrastructure Costs and Improve Scalability

No matter how much your data requirements change, Azure backup scales to meet your needs. You don’t have to commit to buying infrastructure or worry about capacity surpluses or shortages. You’re billed only for the capacity you use.

Simplify Recovery

For some applications, Azure backup service creates a consistent image. This means you only need to install the backup to reach a runnable state.

Test Your Backup Process

Azure backup provide robust data protection — but the cloud alone won’t guarantee a successful recovery. You must configure the platform to ensure your data backs up properly.

Testing your recovery process is critical to verifying that your backups run efficiently. You don’t want to struggle through the restoration process for the first time during a crisis. Implement a process to regularly monitor your backups to make sure you don’t unknowingly lose data.

Working with an experienced cloud managed services provider to design and implement your backup strategy will also reduce your risk of failed backups. They can review your architecture, configure your Azure backups and implement the necessary monitoring.

Agile IT’s Azure backup services guarantee successful recovery for your data. Through regular testing, monitoring and efficient cloud-based backups, we keep you up and running no matter what catastrophe comes your way.

Learn more about Agile IT’s Azure backup and recovery services here.

This post has matured and its content may no longer be relevant beyond historical reference. To see the most current information on a given topic, click on the associated category or tag.

Related Posts

Azure Backup Needs Assessment | Plan Your Cloud Data Protection

Assessing Your Organization's Backup Needs for Azure Workloads

Learn how to assess your backup needs for Azure workloads, from compliance and recovery objectives to choosing the right tools for data protection and resilience.

Sep 26, 2025
6 min read
CUI Compliance and the Role of MSPs

Overview of CUI Compliance and the Role of MSPs

Explore the essentials of CUI compliance and how MSPs support DFARS, NIST 800-171, and ITAR requirements through secure IT services and expert guidance.

Sep 26, 2025
7 min read
Evaluating Data Retention Policies for Microsoft 365 and Azure

Evaluating Data Retention Policies for Microsoft 365 and Azure

Learn how to evaluate and manage data retention policies in Microsoft 365 and Azure to meet compliance, security, and operational needs.

Sep 26, 2025
6 min read
How MSPs Help Meet CUI Compliance Requirements

How MSPs Help Organizations Meet CUI Compliance Requirements

Learn how MSPs help organizations meet CUI compliance by offering expertise, secure environments, and ongoing support for DFARS and NIST 800-171 standards.

Sep 26, 2025
7 min read
MSP vs. In-House Support for CUI Data Management

MSP vs. In-House Support for CUI Data Management

Compare MSP vs. in-house support for CUI data management. Explore cost, expertise, compliance readiness, and which approach best protects sensitive government data.

Sep 18, 2025
8 min read
How to Plan an Effective Backup Strategy for Microsoft 365

How to Plan an Effective Backup Strategy for Microsoft 365

Learn how to plan and implement a backup strategy for Microsoft 365 that protects critical data in Exchange, SharePoint, Teams, and OneDrive against loss, ransomware, and compliance risks.

Sep 17, 2025
6 min read

Ready to Secure and Defend Your Data
So Your Business Can Thrive?

Fill out the form to see how we can protect your data and help your business grow.

Loading...
Secure. Defend. Thrive.

Let's start a conversation

Discover more about Agile IT's range of services by reaching out.

Don’t want to wait for us to get back to you?

Schedule a Free Consultation

Location

Agile IT Headquarters
4660 La Jolla Village Drive #100
San Diego, CA 92122