Backup & server setup Backups and servers that are there when you need them.
Hard drives fail, laptops get stolen, and ransomware locks up files every day. I design and set up backup systems (local, cloud and server-based) that run automatically, get tested regularly, and let you recover quickly when something goes wrong.
The foundation
The 3-2-1 rule, the gold standard of backup.
It’s simple, proven, and it’s the backbone of every backup system I build. If one copy fails, another is always waiting.
copies of your data
Your working files plus two separate backups, so no single failure can wipe you out.
different types of storage
For example, a local NAS and the cloud, so one hardware problem can’t take both.
copy kept off-site
Protection against fire, flood, theft and ransomware that spreads across your network.
Plus one more rule: backups get tested. A backup you’ve never restored is just a hope.
What I set up
Protection that runs without you thinking about it.
Backup assessment
What’s protected today, what isn’t, and what would happen if a drive failed tomorrow, explained in plain English.
NAS & server setup
Network storage for shared files, permissions, remote access and automatic backups of every computer in the office.
Cloud & off-site backup
Encrypted, versioned copies stored off-site, so even a total loss at the office is recoverable.
Cloud app backup
Email, OneDrive, SharePoint and Google Drive backed up independently, because deleted is not always recoverable.
Ransomware resilience
Versioning, snapshots and immutable copies that malware can’t encrypt or delete.
Monitoring & restore tests
Alerts when a backup fails, plus scheduled test restores to prove everything actually works.
- Synology
- QNAP
- Backblaze
- Wasabi
- Amazon S3
- Time Machine
- Windows Backup
- Microsoft 365
- Google Workspace
- External & USB drives
Backup FAQ
Common questions.
Isn’t Dropbox, OneDrive or iCloud already a backup?
Not quite. Sync services faithfully copy deletions and ransomware-encrypted files along with everything else. A real backup keeps separate, versioned copies you can roll back to, even if your synced files are damaged.
How often should backups run?
For most businesses, continuously or at least daily, with older versions kept for weeks or months. We’ll set the schedule based on how much work you could afford to redo.
What is a NAS, and do I need one?
A NAS (network-attached storage) is a small server that stores and shares files across your network and can back up every computer automatically. It’s a great fit for offices that share files or work with large photos, video or design files.
How do I know my backups actually work?
We test them. I schedule regular restore tests and set up alerts so a failed backup is noticed right away, not months later when you need it.
Let’s work together
Tell me what’s slowing you down. Let’s fix it.
An automation idea, a new website, a cranky laptop, or something you’re not sure is even possible. Start with a message and we’ll find the simplest way forward.