Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) is a cloud-based solution that protects an organization’s data and keeps critical systems operational in the case of a business disruption, like a cyberattack, hardware failure, or natural disaster. Managed by a third-party provider, DRaaS operates on a subscription basis, storing data in the cloud and providing all necessary infrastructure to recover the workloads and ensure business continuity.
If a disaster strikes, the DRaaS provider can quickly restore your organization’s data and applications by activating backup systems remotely. Solutions are customizable with options like on-site appliances that sync with cloud backups or fully off-site cloud storage that scales as your capacity grows.
FAQs
About 25% of companies that experience a disaster do not re-open (FEMA). Therefore, downtime and data loss have a significant impact on your business operations.
DRaaS is a crucial component of a larger plan to restore business operations. It is also required by some regulatory industries like healthcare, finance and government.
The first step in creating a reliable disaster recovery strategy is identifying the critical systems and data that need protection. Once you have pinpointed these, determine the required recovery time for each. After establishing these priorities, it’s time to put the plan in place by selecting the right DRaaS provider for your needs and ensuring your plan is thoroughly tested and verified.
Our DRaaS professionals at WIN are here to guide you through every stage, from developing and implementing the plan to performing tests to confirm it works when it’s needed most.
Backup as a Service (BaaS) and Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) are both solutions that help businesses protect their data, but they serve different purposes.
BaaS focuses on regularly copying and storing data in the cloud to prevent data loss. BaaS is designed for data backup and restoration, allowing for recovery if files are accidentally deleted or corrupted. However, it does not include the infrastructure to keep critical systems and applications running in the event of a major disruption.
DRaaS goes further by providing a complete disaster recovery solution that protects entire systems and applications. DRaaS includes data backup and replication, as well as failover to a secondary site to keep operations running. With DRaaS, organizations can quickly restore both data and critical systems, ensuring business continuity.
When partnering with WIN, we assess your organization’s unique requirements and recommend the best DRaaS solution for your needs. Once the solution is chosen, we connect you to a trusted third-party provider that delivers the service, managing the infrastructure, backup systems, and cloud storage to ensure seamless recovery if needed.
You have options in managing this service. We can coordinate with the DRaaS provider on your behalf, overseeing the relationship and making sure everything runs smoothly. Alternatively, you can work directly with the provider and handle the ongoing management in-house. This flexibility lets you decide the level of involvement that best suits your needs.
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