Server & Data Backup
Backups of servers, virtual machines, and business data with Veeam, Datto, or Acronis, kept on-site for fast restores and off-site in the cloud for protection.
01 — Executive Hero
Backup & Disaster Recovery
Business Backup & Disaster Recovery Services in Orange County & Los Angeles
Recovery is the goal; backup completion is not. Licht Data designs backup and disaster recovery for businesses across Southern California and tests restores on a schedule, so you know your data and systems can come back.
Calls are answered 24/7. Response times are set in your service agreement.
Founded 2004 · Irvine, California · Senior engineering-led · Multi-site infrastructure
02 — What Our Backup & DR Service Covers
What Our Backup & DR Service Covers
Backups, recovery, and the infrastructure underneath them, managed by one team.
Immutable Backups
Backup copies that cannot be changed or deleted during their retention period, on Wasabi, Backblaze B2, and AWS storage, so a clean copy stays protected from ransomware.
Microsoft 365 Backup
Backup of Exchange Online email, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams data with Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, so deleted or encrypted files can be restored.
Cloud Disaster Recovery (DRaaS)
If a server or site fails, critical systems can run in AWS or Microsoft Azure, using AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery or Azure Site Recovery, until the primary environment is restored.
Scheduled Restore Testing
Restores are tested on a schedule against documented recovery time objectives. A failed test becomes a corrective action with an owner and a date.
Ransomware Recovery Planning
A written recovery plan sets the order in which systems come back, so recovery starts from a known procedure instead of guesswork.
Server & Storage Replacement
New Lenovo and Dell servers and Synology NAS storage, sized to your workload and budget, with high availability where downtime is costly.
Database & Server Migration
Moving databases, including SQL Server, and servers to new hardware or to the cloud, with a tested rollback plan before cutover.
Platforms we work with: Veeam, Veeam Backup for Microsoft 365, Datto, Acronis, AWS Elastic Disaster Recovery, Azure Site Recovery, Wasabi, Backblaze B2, Synology, Lenovo, and Dell.
03 — Backup Is Not the Same as Recovery
Backup Is Not the Same as Recovery
Many businesses find out their backups do not work only when they need them. A backup job can report success while the data inside cannot be restored, or the application that depends on it cannot start. We test restores of servers, applications, and data in the right order, and report the results to your leadership every quarter. Where recovery has never been tested, that is the first finding we document.
04 — Recovery Projects We Have Delivered
Recovery Projects We Have Delivered
Manufacturing Facility: Veeam Backup with AWS Disaster Recovery
For a 60,000 sq ft manufacturing facility that runs more than 15 hours a day, Licht Data deployed high-availability servers, SQL Server management, Veeam backup, and AWS disaster recovery, and continues to operate them as a managed service.
Serving businesses across Orange County, Los Angeles, San Diego, Riverside, and San Bernardino counties from our headquarters in Irvine.
05 — Backup & Disaster Recovery FAQ
Backup & Disaster Recovery FAQ
How often are backups taken?
It depends on how much data your business can afford to lose. We set the backup schedule and retention based on your recovery point objective and document both.
How do we know our backups will actually work?
We test restores on a schedule and share the results with you, so recovery is proven rather than assumed.
Can ransomware delete our backups?
Immutable backup copies cannot be changed or deleted during their retention period, which protects your last good copy even if your network is compromised.
Does Microsoft 365 already back up our data?
Microsoft 365 includes limited recovery options, such as recycle bins and retention settings, but these are not a full backup. A separate Microsoft 365 backup gives you independent restore points that you control.
What if our server fails completely?
With cloud disaster recovery, critical systems can be brought up in AWS or Microsoft Azure while the server is repaired or replaced.
Can you replace our old server?
Yes. We size new Lenovo or Dell servers to your workload and budget, migrate your data and applications, and test before cutover.
How much does backup and disaster recovery cost?
It depends on how much data you have, how quickly you need to recover, and whether you need cloud failover. We review your systems and give you a written quote.
Who do we call during an outage?
Call us. Calls are answered 24/7, and response times are set in your service agreement.
06 — Get a Recovery Review
Get a Recovery Review
Tell us which servers, applications, and data your business depends on. A senior engineer will review your current backups and recovery plan and recommend the lowest-cost way to close the gaps.