What is BaaS(Backup as a Service), and what are benefits of Baas?

What is Backup as a Service?

Backup as a service (BaaS) is a system where backing up data and recovery is purchased from a provider on a subscription basis. It eliminates the need to backup data on-premises for the subscribing enterprise. Instead, the BaaS provider assigns and manages servers that automatically perform the data backups for your enterprise. Thus, making it more manageable and hassle-free.

BaaS is usually adopted by an enterprise when its primary legacy backup is used. Instead of opting for a hefty on-premises backup system, enterprises prefer outsourcing backup and recovery, making the backup data accessible remotely.

How does BaaS work, and why is it important?

Let us understand how BaaS works. The first step would be to purchase a subscription and sign up for a BaaS service. Then you can backup Microsoft office files, SharePoint, and one drive for your enterprise. You need to make these selections just one time.

Data is the enterprise’s prized possession. Unfortunately, research shows that around 60% of the companies that lost their data get shut down within 6 months. And a SaaS platform cannot guarantee a secure and fast backup or restoration. Without proper security, your enterprise can lose data due to hacking, phishing, or other cyber attacks. Such adversity can be easily avoided by subscribing to a reliable BaaS service provider. 

Benefits of Baas: 

Backup as a service offer several benefits, including:

1. Hassle-free service:

This is the most significant advantage of BaaS. Once you are set up with the BaaS service, you need not do a single extra task t make sure the backup happens. It is automatic, and every change and addition or deletion is updated instantaneously.

2. Data protection:

When your data is stored in a BaaS server, it is safe and beyond the reach of hackers and cyber-criminals. The data is also encrypted, ensuring an extra layer of protection.

3. Easier restoration:

In case your enterprise is under attack, you can quickly restore the backed-up data in the BaaS server. The data is stored in multiple layers and at independent locations. The more layer you have, the easier it will be to restore because each of the multiple copies will be available to compensate for the loss of your data as quickly as possible.

4. Inexpensive:

when compared to the cost of physical hard drives, BaaS services are way more affordable. Plus, subscribing to BaaS eliminates the need to buy newer drives, assign physical storing locations, and the transportation cost. With BaaS, you also do not require a dedicated security team to protect the backup data.

How to select a good BaaS provider?

A good BaaS provider requires several qualities. Here’s a glimpse at the features that make a reliable BaaS provider:

• Must offer private/ public cloud-based onsite or offsite data backup services
• Must provide backup services that utilize industry-leading data protection & management software.
• The data backup service must ensure integrity of your data by taking a consistent copy in their data centres within the nation
• Using cloud-based data protection solutions, your BaaS provider must aid you reduce your operating & capital expenses. Thus, reducing the cost of ownership.
• And lastly, the BaaS providers must account for predictable monthly operating expenses and reduced up-front capital expense requirements.

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