Doesn't Microsoft 365 already back up our data?

Microsoft keeps the service running, but under its shared-responsibility model protecting your data is your job. A separate backup protects against deletion, ransomware and account compromise.

How often are backups taken?

Set per workload — as often as every 10 minutes on supported configurations, with Continuous Data Protection for key files on supported Windows systems.

Where is the backup stored?

Locally, in Acronis Cloud, in supported public cloud storage, or a hybrid of these — chosen in design to match your recovery and compliance needs.

Will backups survive ransomware?

Immutable storage on supported destinations, Active Protection and malware scanning of backups give you clean recovery points attackers can't alter.

Do you test restores?

Yes. Test restores are scheduled and reported, so recovery is proven before an incident.

How is backup different from DR?

Backup restores data; DR switches you to a running second site. Our Disaster Recovery (DRaaS) service adds active-sync protection between Ahmedabad and Pilibhit.

Backup as a Service (BaaS)

Every copy you need.Back in minutes when it matters.

Managed backup powered by Acronis Cyber Protect — physical servers, virtual machines, endpoints, databases, Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace, with immutable copies, ransomware-aware recovery and restore tests run by our team.

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Servers & VMs

Recommended: whole systems, not just files.

Whole systems, not just files.

What we back up

Physical Windows and Linux servers
VMware vSphere, Hyper-V and Nutanix AHV virtual machines
Image-level and file-level backups

How you recover

Instant Restore — run supported VMs straight from backup
Bare-metal recovery to new hardware
Single files and folders

Storage options

Where your copies live.

Local

Disk, NAS or network share for the fastest restores.

Cloud

Acronis Cloud or supported public cloud such as Amazon S3 or Azure.

Hybrid

Local plus off-site copies — the 3-2-1 rule: three copies, two media, one off-site.

Immutable storage on supported cloud destinations — backups can't be altered or deleted during the retention period.

Overview

Protection beyond a file copy.

Image & File Backup

Full systems or selected files and folders, on schedules you set.

VM Backup & Instant Restore

Run supported VMware and Hyper-V VMs directly from backup while full recovery continues.

Cloud App Backup

Microsoft 365, Google Workspace and Entra ID protected outside the provider.

Application-Aware Database Backup

Consistent backups of SQL Server, Exchange and Oracle.

Ransomware-Aware Recovery

Active Protection on supported workloads, malware scanning of backups and safe recovery to avoid reinfection.

Continuous Data Protection

Captures changes between scheduled backups on supported Windows systems.

Outcomes

Why teams hand backup to us.

Managed, not just licensed

We monitor every job, fix failures and report monthly.

Restores that are proven

Scheduled test restores, so you know recovery works before you need it.

Ready for ransomware

Immutable copies and malware-scanned recovery points keep a clean way back.

Need to keep running, not just restore?

Backup restores data. Disaster Recovery keeps a live copy at our second site so you can switch over. Most businesses use both.

See Disaster Recovery (DRaaS)

Process

How a backup service runs.

01
Assess
Inventory of systems, data volumes, retention and compliance needs.
02
Design
Schedules (as often as every 10 minutes on supported configurations), retention, storage targets and encryption.
03
Deploy
Agents and protection plans rolled out, then the first full backup.
04
Operate
Job monitoring, scheduled test restores and monthly reports.

Tech stack

What the work is built on.

Acronis Cyber ProtectAcronis Cyber Protect CloudAcronis Cloud storageImmutable storageActive ProtectionContinuous Data ProtectionInstant RestoreBare-metal recoveryUniversal RestoreVMware vSphereHyper-VNutanix AHVMicrosoft 365Google WorkspaceSQL ServerExchangeOracleAmazon S3Azure Storage

Engagement model

Ways to engage.

Fully managed BaaS

We run backup end to end: setup, monitoring, restores and reporting.

Best for: Teams without a dedicated backup admin.

Co-managed

Your team keeps control; we add monitoring, restore testing and escalation.

Best for: IT teams that want a second pair of hands.

Licence & setup

Acronis Cyber Protect editions (Standard, Advanced, Backup Advanced) supplied and configured.

Best for: Teams that will run backup in-house.

Industries served

Every sector has data it can't lose.

Ledgers, patient records, student data, designs and orders — protected to the retention your sector expects.

FAQ

Questions teams ask first.

Make sure there's always a way back.

Tell us what you run and how far back you need to go. We'll propose a backup plan and prove it with a test restore.

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