Backup & Recovery
Your data, always recoverable
The Challenge
Loadshedding killed the server and the 'backup' hasn't actually run in three months. The USB drive that was supposed to have last night's backup is sitting unplugged on someone's desk. The NAS in the server room makes reassuring blinking lights, but nobody has checked whether a restore actually works since the day it was set up. Sound familiar?
Ransomware encrypted everything on a Friday afternoon, and the only backup is six months old — because the automated job has been failing silently, sending error emails to an inbox nobody checks. Or worse, your 'backup' is a OneDrive sync, which means when someone deletes a SharePoint folder, it's gone from the sync too. Cloud sync is not backup, and too many South African businesses are learning this the hard way.
The real problem isn't the technology — it's the false confidence. Business owners assume someone is handling backups until disaster strikes. Untested backups are no backups at all. If you've never done a test restore, you don't have a backup strategy — you have a hope strategy.
How MiBOT Helps
MiBOT implements automated, tested, offsite backup for everything that matters to your business. We follow the 3-2-1 rule: three copies of your data, on two different types of media, with one copy stored offsite. Your servers, workstations, Microsoft 365 mailboxes, and cloud data are all covered under a single, managed backup strategy.
The difference is verification. We don't just set up backups and walk away — we perform regular test restores to prove your data is actually recoverable. You'll get reports showing successful backups and verified restores, not just green ticks on a dashboard that nobody reads. When disaster strikes — whether it's ransomware, hardware failure, or human error — we know the recovery will work because we've tested it.
Our disaster recovery planning goes beyond just backups. We define your RPO (how much data you can afford to lose) and RTO (how long you can afford to be down), then build a recovery strategy that meets those targets. When the worst happens, we execute the plan — getting your business back online as fast as possible.
- Automated daily backups with verified offsite copies
- Regular test restores that prove your backups actually work
- Rapid recovery from ransomware, hardware failure, or human error
- Cloud and on-premise data both protected under one strategy
What's Included
Automated Backup Scheduling
Set-and-forget daily backups that run reliably — with alerts if anything fails.
Offsite & Cloud Backup
Secure offsite copies of your data, protected from local disasters like theft, fire, or ransomware.
Regular Test Restores
We regularly restore from backup to verify your data is actually recoverable — not just backed up.
Ransomware Recovery
Clean, verified restore points that let you recover from ransomware without paying the ransom.
Microsoft 365 Backup
Independent backup of your mailboxes, OneDrive, and SharePoint — because Microsoft doesn't do it for you.
Server & Workstation Backup
Full image and file-level backup for your servers and critical workstations.
Disaster Recovery Planning
Documented recovery procedures with defined RPO and RTO targets for your business.
RPO/RTO Management
Backup frequency and recovery targets aligned to your business needs — not one-size-fits-all.
Ready to Experience IT That Actually Works?
Let us take care of your technology so you can focus on growing your business.
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