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Implementing Acronis Offline Backup for a Remote Power Operation

Implementing Acronis Offline Backup for a Remote Power Operation

Introduction

In addressing the unique challenges faced by renowned IT company, a company operating in a remote power facility with unreliable internet connectivity, the need for a robust and practical data backup solution became evident. Traditional cloud-based solutions were unsuitable due to connectivity issues, prompting the implementation of Acronis Cyber Backup. This case study explores the solution's deployment, results, and the strategic approach taken to overcome the operational hurdles presented by the facility's remote location.  

  • Media Management: Managing and rotating backup media in a remote location required careful planning and organization. Ensuring that backup media were properly labeled and stored was essential.
  • Physical Security: Protecting backup media from environmental hazards such as dust and extreme temperatures was necessary to maintain data integrity.
  • Periodic Testing: Regular testing of backups and recovery procedures was essential to ensure that the backup solution continued to meet the company's needs.


The renowned IT company, operates a remote Power facility where internet connectivity is minimal and unreliable. The company needs a robust backup solution to ensure critical data is protected and recoverable in case of hardware failure or data corruption, but traditional cloud-based solutions are impractical due to connectivity issues.    


Objectives

  • Ensure Data Protection: Safeguard critical operational data, including geological survey data, equipment logs, and operational reports.
  • Ensure Data Availability: Enable quick recovery in the event of data loss or system failure.
  • Minimize Downtime: Reduce the time required to restore data and operations to normal.

Gigahertz decided to implement Acronis Cyber Backup with a focus on offline backup capabilities. The key components of the solution included:


  • Local Backup Storage: Using Acronis Cyber Backup, data is backed up to local storage devices such as external hard drives and Network Attached Storage (NAS) units.
  • Backup Frequency: Backups are scheduled to occur nightly to ensure that the most recent data is available for recovery.
  • Backup Media Management: Data is stored on multiple sets of media to ensure redundancy. The media is rotated periodically to minimize the risk of data loss.
  • Encryption and Security: Backups are encrypted to protect sensitive data from unauthorized access.
  • Disaster Recovery Plan: A detailed plan will be developed to guide the recovery process in case of data loss or hardware failure. This includes step-by-step instructions for restoring data from local backups.
  • Initial Setup: Gigahertz installed Acronis Cyber Backup software on the primary servers and configured it to perform daily backups to local storage devices.
  • Testing: A series of tests were conducted to ensure that backups were correctly created, stored, and recoverable. This included simulating data loss scenarios and verifying the integrity of the restored data.
  • Training: Staff were trained on how to manage backups, including how to perform manual backups if needed and how to restore data from the backup media.
  • Reliability: The offline backup solution proved to be reliable, with no significant issues reported during the implementation phase. Backups were successfully created and stored on local media without connectivity issues.
  • Recovery Time: In a simulated data loss scenario, data was successfully restored within a reasonable timeframe. The recovery time objective (RTO) and recovery point objective (RPO) were met, ensuring minimal disruption to operations.
  • Data Protection: Encrypted backups ensured that sensitive data remained secure, even if the backup media were physically accessed by unauthorized individuals.
  • Operational Efficiency: The use of local backups eliminated the need for a continuous internet connection, which was crucial given the remote location and unreliable connectivity.

Conclusion

The implementation of Acronis offline backup at renowned IT company, successfully addressed the challenges associated with the remote location and unreliable internet connectivity. By leveraging local storage for backups and ensuring robust data protection measures, the company achieved its objectives of safeguarding critical data and minimizing downtime. The solution demonstrated that offline backup strategies can be effective in remote and connectivity-challenged environments.


Recommendations

  • Regular Backup Testing: Continue to perform regular backup and recovery tests to ensure ongoing reliability.
  • Backup Media Rotation: Maintain a well-organized media rotation schedule to mitigate the risk of data loss.
  • Enhanced Physical Security: Invest in additional measures to protect backup media from environmental hazards.