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Server and NAS Backup

On-site servers and NAS. Backed up offsite automatically.

Automatic cloud backup for all on-premise servers and NAS devices. Offsite copies stored in UK data centres protect against fire, flood, theft, and on-site disasters.

Automatic

backup for all servers and NAS devices

Offsite

cloud copies geographically separate from your premises

App-consistent

backup for SQL, Exchange, and VSS-aware applications

UK-wide

coverage for businesses across England, Scotland, and Wales

What We Deliver

Server and NAS cloud backup capabilities.

On-Premise Server Backup to Cloud

Physical and virtual servers backed up automatically to UK cloud storage. Scheduled backups run without manual intervention. Failures are flagged and investigated before you notice.

NAS Device Backup

Synology, QNAP, and other NAS devices backed up to cloud. Shared drives, home folders, and mapped drives all included. NAS backup runs alongside server backup on the same schedule.

Offsite Disaster Protection

Cloud copies are geographically separate from your premises. Fire, flood, theft, or building loss cannot destroy both your on-site data and your cloud backup simultaneously.

Application-Consistent Backup

Backup agents coordinate with running applications to ensure consistent snapshots. SQL Server, Exchange, and other VSS-aware applications are captured in a recoverable state.

Incremental Forever Backup

After the initial full backup, only changed blocks are uploaded. Storage costs stay low and backup windows stay short even as your data grows.

Flexible Recovery Options

Recover individual files, folders, volumes, or entire servers from cloud backup. Recovery can be directed to original location, alternate location, or a cloud-hosted virtual machine.

How It Works

From discovery to every server protected offsite.

01

Server and NAS Discovery

We document all servers and NAS devices in scope. Data volumes, change rates, and recovery objectives agreed for each system before deployment.

02

Agent and Connector Deployment

Backup agents deployed to servers. NAS connectors configured for each device type. All deployments tested before the first backup runs.

03

Schedule and Retention Configuration

Backup schedules, retention periods, and bandwidth throttling configured. Application-consistent backup enabled for SQL, Exchange, and other critical applications.

04

Initial Backup and Seeding

Initial full backup completed. For large datasets, local seeding options available to avoid weeks of initial upload. Backup integrity verified before going live.

05

Recovery Test

File-level and full-server recovery tested from cloud backup. Recovery times documented and compared against agreed objectives. Any gaps resolved before handover.

06

Monitoring and Reporting

All backup jobs monitored daily. Monthly reports confirm every server and NAS device is protected. Quarterly recovery tests keep your RTO evidence current.

UK Case Studies

Server and NAS recovery across the UK.

Manufacturing Firm, Coventry

Challenge: A Coventry manufacturer had a NAS device holding 8 years of engineering drawings fail due to a RAID controller fault. Their only backup was a second NAS in the same building, which was also affected.

Outcome: Cloud backup restored all engineering drawings from the previous night. NAS replaced and data restored within 6 hours. No drawings lost, no production delay.

Property Management Company, Cardiff

Challenge: A Cardiff property management firm had a burst pipe flood their server room. Both their primary server and their on-site backup drive were destroyed by water damage.

Outcome: All data recovered from cloud backup within 4 hours. Business operational from a temporary office the same day. Total data loss: zero.

Logistics Company, Newcastle

Challenge: A Newcastle logistics firm needed to demonstrate to their ISO 27001 auditor that offsite backup was in place and tested. They had on-site backup but no offsite copies and no test evidence.

Outcome: Cloud backup deployed and first recovery test completed within 2 weeks. ISO 27001 audit passed with documented offsite backup and quarterly test evidence.

Get Started

Get your servers and NAS backed up to the cloud today.

We scope your server and NAS backup requirements, confirm storage estimates, and have you protected with offsite cloud copies within days. Free, no obligation.