What Is Backup?

Backup is the regular process of copying your data — files, databases, or entire systems — and storing it in a secure location so it can be restored if lost or corrupted.

Key Purpose:

Protect data from loss due to accidental deletion, corruption, or hardware failure.

How It Works:

• Scheduled data snapshots
• Stored locally, in the cloud, or both
• Often includes version history for rollback

What Is Disaster Recovery (DR)?

Disaster Recovery goes beyond just saving your files — it’s a strategic plan to restore full IT operations after a major event like a cyberattack, fire, flood, or power outage.

Key Purpose:

Get your business up and running again — fast — after an outage or disaster.

How It Works:

• Includes backups of entire systems and infrastructure
• Often uses virtual machines or failover environments
• Measured by Recovery Time Objective (RTO) and Recovery Point Objective (RPO)

Why Your Business Needs Both

A backup plan without disaster recovery is like saving your files but not knowing how to restart your business when systems fail.

On the other hand, DR without regular backups means you’re restoring outdated or incomplete data — if anything at all.

You need both because:

• Backups protect against everyday data loss
• DRDR protects against large-scale outages or attacks
• Together, they ensure business continuity with minimal disruption

How IxoraDC Helps with Business Continuity

At IxoraDC, we offer integrated solutions under our Ixora Cyber Shield to cover both layers:

• Automated, encrypted backups — local & cloud-based
• Disaster Recovery as a Service (DRaaS) with rapid failover
• Custom RTO/RPO planning to match your business risk tolerance
• Centralized management across endpoints, servers, and cloud environments Whether you're protecting a few systems or an entire enterprise network, we ensure your data — and your business — stay resilient.

Final Thoughts

Data backups are essential, but disaster recovery is what keeps your business alive when the unexpected happens.
They are two sides of the same coin — and both must be part of your continuity strategy.

Looking for an end-to-end data protection plan?
Let’s talk about how IxoraDC can safeguard your business, no matter what comes your way.