Microsoft 365 Backup: What Does Microsoft Actually Cover?

Many SMBs use Microsoft 365 for email, documents, and collaboration. You might assume that everything you store in the cloud is automatically safe. But is that true?

What does this mean?

Microsoft offers a solid service, but there are important nuances about backups that every entrepreneur should be aware of.

Microsoft 365 ensures the continuity and availability of the service itself. Think of it like protecting the infrastructure against downtime. They do store your data on their servers, but this is not a full backup in the sense of data recovery after unforeseen events like cyberattacks, human errors, or malicious deletion.

Microsoft's 'recovery points' are intended to keep the service operational, not to allow you to retrieve specific files a month later if they were accidentally deleted.

What does this mean for your SMB?

Practical approach

The core issue is: you are responsible for securing your data. What if an employee accidentally deletes important documents? Or if your account is hacked and all files are encrypted?

Without your own proactive backup solution, you could lose this data permanently. This can lead to loss of productivity, damage to your reputation, and even financial problems.

It is crucial to understand that Microsoft 365 subscriptions do not offer a 'time travel' option for your files in the long term. They guarantee service availability, not the unlimited recoverability of individual files after calamities.

Make it easy on yourself with a reliable backup

What to watch for

Fortunately, there is a practical solution for this. Assist2go offers a professional backup service specifically designed for Microsoft 365. We ensure that your emails, documents, and other data are backed up completely and securely, so you can always restore them when needed.

This gives you the certainty that your business data is protected against all unexpected scenarios. Contact us today for a no-obligation consultation and discover how we can make your Microsoft 365 environment completely secure.

Conclusion

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