{"id":2631,"date":"2018-06-07T12:13:34","date_gmt":"2018-06-07T16:13:34","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/?p=2631"},"modified":"2018-06-07T12:13:51","modified_gmt":"2018-06-07T16:13:51","slug":"5-considerations-for-choosing-a-cloud-backup-solution","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/5-considerations-for-choosing-a-cloud-backup-solution\/","title":{"rendered":"5 Considerations for Choosing a Cloud Backup Solution"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-2632\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2018\/06\/5-Considerations-for-Choosing-a-Cloud-Backup-Solution.jpg\" alt=\"5 Considerations for Choosing a Cloud Backup Solution \" width=\"800\" height=\"400\" srcset=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2018\/06\/5-Considerations-for-Choosing-a-Cloud-Backup-Solution.jpg 800w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2018\/06\/5-Considerations-for-Choosing-a-Cloud-Backup-Solution-300x150.jpg 300w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2018\/06\/5-Considerations-for-Choosing-a-Cloud-Backup-Solution-768x384.jpg 768w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2018\/06\/5-Considerations-for-Choosing-a-Cloud-Backup-Solution-540x270.jpg 540w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2018\/06\/5-Considerations-for-Choosing-a-Cloud-Backup-Solution-162x81.jpg 162w, https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2018\/06\/5-Considerations-for-Choosing-a-Cloud-Backup-Solution-360x180.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/>When looking for a backup solution, cloud backup is a viable option because of its potential for scalability and flexibility. However, not all solutions are the same. With so many vendors offering different capabilities and features, finding the solution that is the right fit for your organization can be a daunting task. To make the process simpler, we\u2019ve put together a list of points to consider before making your decision.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"widget\"><div class=\"aside-card\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><a class=\"speedbump-1\" href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/get-a-free-backup-and-disaster-recovery-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1682\" title=\"Data Protection Vendor Map\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2021\/05\/21_BUDR_SB_BG_Blue_800.gif\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n<p><b>Management<\/b><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A good cloud backup solution is easy to manage and intuitive. Look for scalability to avoid bandwidth limitations and slow load times; if a backup takes days to complete, it can negatively affect your business. In addition to this, a level of customization gives you the ability to tailor make the solution to your organization\u2019s needs. Some examples of customization include reports for:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Backup completion status so you can track when your backups succeed and fail for unique data sets that you choose with your solution.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Failed files or objects in order to have a history of any backup failures as an aid for troubleshooting. This way any issues with your backup plan can be easily remedied.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Alerts to give you the ability to take immediate action to correct anything resulting from a breach or backup issue.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Remote management, which allows you to manage, secure, monitor, or verify data via remote access.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><b>Payment<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">With cloud backup, there are many different forms of payment. Organizations can choose to do a one-time payment, or sign a contract for per month or year licensing. You can also choose a pay-as-you-go model if the way your business will grow is unclear. Be aware that pricing varies based on the payment model you select. While one method could be convenient for your organization, it could also be more expensive than other payment plans. If one model is priced unreasonably, consider choosing another provider. <\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Notifications<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">Though customized reporting helps to keep you and your organization aware of your available backup and disaster recovery options, a notification system gives you the ability to stay on top of your backup process without constantly going to the interface. In a sense, a notification system allows you to \u201cset and forget\u201d your data backup management. There is no need to back up your files and continually check on its progress; all you need to do is enable notifications and receive updates and reports automatically.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Flexibility<\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">When choosing your cloud backup solution, think about how your data will be stored. Your options can be limited by solutions that only provide their cloud for data storage. Another approach that some storage solutions offer is a \u201cbring your own cloud\u201d method. This concept allows businesses to use public or third-party cloud services for certain jobs. Consider the amount of support your organization needs and if you\u2019ll ever need third-party capabilities when making your choice.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><b>Cross-Platform <\/b><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">A final consideration for cloud backup is compatibility. If you deploy several operating systems and applications, your cloud backup solution needs to be able to support that. Look for a solution that works with major operating systems, including Mac, Windows, and Linux. If your company runs several servers with varied applications or runs on virtual infrastructure, your solution must be able to handle it.<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">The process of choosing a cloud backup solution can be difficult. However, when you know what to look for, it becomes simpler. The number of options reduces, leaving you with a small number of solutions that would be a good fit for your business. At that point, the process is much less overwhelming, and choosing a cloud backup solution is much easier. Consider the above elements to simplify the decision-making process!<\/span><\/p>\n<p style=\"text-align: justify\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400\">If you need help starting your search, check out Solutions Review\u2019s <a href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/get-a-free-backup-and-disaster-recovery-buyers-guide\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Backup and Disaster Recovery Guide!<\/a><\/span><\/p>\n<div class=\"hr hr\"><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400\"><div class=\"widget\"><div class=\"aside-card\">\t\t\t<div class=\"textwidget\"><p><a class=\"speedbump-3\" href=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/data-protection-vendor-map\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignleft size-full wp-image-1682\" title=\"Data Protection Vendor Map\" src=\"https:\/\/solutionsreview.com\/backup-disaster-recovery\/files\/2020\/02\/DP_VM_SB_800.jpg\" alt=\"Download Link to Data Protection Vendor Map\" width=\"800\" height=\"100\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/span><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>When looking for a backup solution, cloud backup is a viable option because of its potential for scalability and flexibility. 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