During the operation of a company, there will inevitably be unforeseen failures or accidents, which may result in data loss. Therefore, protecting critical data is crucial for the daily operation of an enterprise or organization. To prevent the loss of core business information or sensitive data, it is necessary for companies to plan data backup and disaster recovery strategies in advance, making the backup server an essential component of dedicated servers.

What is a backup server?

A backup server is typically used to back up data, files, applications, or databases on internal or remote dedicated servers and restore backup data when needed. It utilizes advanced software and hardware technologies to connect with hosts, servers, or other related devices, providing backup storage and retrieval services to address dedicated server data loss, data corruption, or disaster situations.

What are the functions of a backup server?

A backup server generally has high storage capacity and consists of redundant storage drives and backup server applications. Its primary function is to store a large amount of data and files, facilitating data recovery for dedicated servers when the disaster recovery plan is activated.

In addition, a backup server supports automatic backup functionality, ensuring that data copies are backed up and stored. This is one of the most important purposes of a backup server.

Advantages of a backup server

    • Automatic Backup

A backup server can provide automatic data backup services, which helps improve the disaster recovery capabilities of a company and effectively reduces the impact of risks on business operations. Moreover, it can reduce service interruptions or technical failures caused by human errors.

    • Backup of Multiple File Versions

A backup server can perform regular data backups, and the latest backup does not overwrite previous backups. This means that each backup can be stored separately. In the event of an accident where dedicated server data needs to be recovered, a company can choose any file version for recovery, enabling more flexible management.

Why is it recommended for companies to use a backup server?

Simcentric’s Tier 3+ high-end data center boasts an international network uptime of up to 99.99%. In the current unpredictable circumstances, we can provide diverse data backup and recovery options based on the needs of companies, enhancing their ability to withstand risks and maintaining business continuity.

For companies, data is also a valuable intangible asset. Data loss can lead to business interruptions, hamper business growth, damage brand reputation, and, in more severe cases, determine whether a company can continue its operations. Nowadays, there are various factors that can cause data loss, including hacker attacks, viruses or malware, and human operational errors. Therefore, to prevent data corruption or loss, the best preparedness plan is to use a backup server.