Hybrid cloud means using both your own infrastructure and the cloud. For backup, it usually means keeping a copy on site and a copy offsite.
Why combine the two?
A local copy restores quickly because the data is close. A cloud copy survives a fire, a theft or a ransomware attack that affects your premises. Together they cover each other’s weaknesses.
How it works in practice
- Backups run first to a local disk or appliance
- A second copy is sent to a UK data centre
- Day-to-day restores come from the local copy
- Larger incidents are recovered from the cloud copy
What to consider
Think about your bandwidth, how quickly you need large systems back, and who will look after any local equipment. A managed service can take most of that effort away.
The 3-2-1 rule
Hybrid is a natural way to follow the 3-2-1 rule: three copies, two types of storage, one offsite.
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