The increasing reliance of businesses on cloud services such as Microsoft 365 to boost productivity and collaborative efficiency raises a crucial question: is it necessary to back up Microsoft 365 data ?
The importance of Microsoft 365 backup
Contrary to what you might think, data stored in the cloud is not immune to loss. The risks are similar to those encountered on site. Backing up Microsoft 365 data with a Beemo solution is therefore a strategic necessity, especially with the exponential use of SharePoint, OneDrive and Exchange Online emails.
In the event of ransomware, human error or internal malice resulting in data loss, Microsoft is not responsible and does not give you any guarantee that your data will be restored.
It is therefore essential to have a data backup outside Microsoft’s servers. To implement a Microsoft 365 backup strategy, you can place a Beemo appliance within your company. This means you can back up data on your local network and repatriate data from the Microsoft 365 cloud to ensure that all your data is backed up. These can then be replicated to a second backup box or to one of our data centers.
In the case of ransomware affecting Microsoft 365 data, backups will not be affected. This means you can restore all your data to a point before the attack. You’ll also have access to your data even if you lose your internet connection or your Microsoft 365 services go down, because the data is stored locally in your Beemo box.
Accidental deletion of data from Microsoft 365
Si des éléments (dossiers, fichiers, courriels, contacts, etc.) sont accidentellement supprimés, il sera impossible de les récupérer par la suite :
- 30 days for Microsoft 365 user accounts,
- 30 days for Exchange Online data,
- 93 days for SharePoint Online data,
- 93 days for OneDrive data.
Beemo backup solutions, meanwhile, offer the possibility of restoring Microsoft 365 data from the first day of their backup, thanks to time-limited retention. This means you can recover data deleted months or even years ago.
Maintaining access to data in the event of failure of Microsoft data centers
In the event of a service interruption or breakdown at Microsoft data centres, having an outsourced backup is vital for accessing data and minimising the costs associated with stopping production. In the services offered section of Microsoft’s service contract, it is stated that a regular backup of stored data is strongly recommended, implying that this backup should be carried out by a company independent of Microsoft.
In conclusion, it is vital to have a backup solution capable of protecting Microsoft 365 data. This will enable you to ensure the security of your company’s data by protecting it against cyber-attacks. Protect your business by backing up all your data, no matter where it comes from, with Beemo Technologie !
