Why backup and disaster recovery?
Data loss is not a matter of if, but when. 60% of businesses that suffer significant data loss close within 6 months. Ransomware attacks increase year on year, but even a simple human error or hardware failure can have devastating consequences. A good backup is your last line of defence. But a backup alone is not enough — you also need a plan to recover quickly. That is disaster recovery. Virtual Computing combines professional backups with a well-thought-out disaster recovery plan. So that during an incident, you're down for hours or even minutes rather than weeks. Also see our [cybersecurity](/en/cybersecurity) services for preventive protection.
3-2-1 Backup
Three copies, two media, one off-site — the proven strategy against data loss.
Microsoft 365 Backup
Independent backup of Exchange, OneDrive, SharePoint and Teams.
Disaster Recovery Plan
Documented recovery plan with agreed RPO and RTO.
Regular Testing
Periodic testing of the recovery plan to ensure it works when needed.
Twin Data Centres
Backups in our second data centre for physical separation.
Our 3-2-1 backup strategy
Disaster recovery planning
What our customers
"We've trusted Virtual Computing with our IT for over 18 years. From a handful of workstations we've grown to 250+ users spread across Europe. Online Workplace, Microsoft 365, Windows 365 — it scales effortlessly. Fantastic service and excellent knowledge."
Matija Jolic
Aushi BV
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What is the difference between backup and disaster recovery?
Backup is making copies of your data. Disaster recovery is the complete plan to get your business operational again after an incident — including priorities, procedures and timelines.
How often do you make backups?
Daily as standard, but for business-critical systems this can be more frequent — up to every hour. We align frequency with your RPO.
Doesn't Microsoft back up my 365 data?
No. Microsoft guarantees platform availability, not your data. Deleted items are permanently gone after 93 days.
How quickly can I recover after an incident?
Individual files within minutes. Complete environments within hours. The exact time depends on your agreed RTO.
Do backups protect against ransomware?
Yes. Our backups are on an isolated location not accessible from your production environment. In case of ransomware, we restore your data without paying ransom.
Where are backups stored?
In our own twin data centres in Eindhoven and Den Bosch. Physically in the Netherlands, ISO 27001 certified.
Do you test the recovery plan?
Yes, periodically. We don't wait until something goes wrong to find out if the plan works.
What does backup and disaster recovery cost?
Backup is included as standard with our online workspace and Microsoft 365 management. Contact us for a tailored quote. Call 085-013 4500.