INTRODUCTION
A robust offline backup solution for longer-term data retention
Data is fast becoming (if it’s not already) the most valuable asset any organisation possesses and continues to grow at an exponential rate. However, storing data can become very expensive depending on how long you need to retain it. Using tape backup for long-term data retention is still the most cost-effective method, especially with larger data volumes.
HOW IT WORKS
The Covenco Tape Out service is powered by Veeam
It’s designed for customers using the Veeam Cloud Connect service to take offsite and offline data backups for longer-term retention.
This is significantly cheaper than storing long-term retention on disk but also provides a completely “air-gapped” backup and additional data recovery options in the event of any disaster or malicious attack.
When we design backup strategies, we advise on the 3-2-1-1 Backup Rule (3 copies of your data, across 2 media types (disk/tape), 1 Offsite copy & 1 Offline copy). The combination of the options above provides this complete protection against the likes of ransomware.
Benefits of Covenco’s Tape Out Service
Cost effective, long term data retention
Tape provides customers with a cost-effective solution for the long-term retention of data. As data continues to grow exponentially, companies are faced with the challenge of how to protect this very important commodity. The Tape Out service is significantly cheaper than storing long-term retention on disk.
Protection against malicious cyber-attacks and ransomware
Tape Out complies with the 3-2-1-1 best practice for backup strategy and provides an “air-gapped” backup as it’s completely offline, ensuring additional recovery options in the event of any ransomware attack.
It’s good to be green
Tape libraries can be more environmentally friendly as they are efficient – they generally only run when data is being backed up or run and if maintained properly, tape drives can last for a very long time.
Data is fully secure and compliant
You can rest assured that your data is securely kept in our ISO 27001 accredited data centres.
Frequently Asked Questions
The Covenco Tape Out service is a more traditional backup method, where we would take a copy of your data and back it up to our secure tape libraries, ensuring that your business-critical data can always be recovered if there is a hard disk failure or disaster/attack of some kind.
The tape libraries are housed in Covenco’s datacentres, which are all UK based and fully secure. We operate utilising the ISO 27001 accreditation, which means your data will always be safe.
Yes, it provides an “air-gapped” backup that is completely offline (and offsite), ensuring efficient recovery options in the event of any ransomware attack.
There are many ways in which you can safely back up your data and the backup services that we offer include: on-premise backup, cloud backup, Microsoft 365 backup, and immutable backup.
Some of the main benefits of the Covenco Tape Out Service include: Cost savings, robust recovery against ransomware and cyber-attacks, and meeting organisational compliance and regulatory requirements.
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