For most companies, data has become the lifeblood of daily business operations, whether a small business or a large enterprise, data protection and disaster recovery should be top priorities. Veeam is a leading provider of backup, recovery, and data management solutions, that ensure your business information is safeguarded.
However, merely having Veeam support in place is not enough and regular monitoring and maintenance efforts from a VASP-certified team are needed to prevent unexpected failures and costly data loss.
Why Regular Monitoring is Essential
Veeam’s powerful backup and replication capabilities can only function effectively when properly configured and consistently monitored. Without this kind of ongoing oversight, organizations risk encountering issues that may jeopardize their data integrity and potentially disrupt business continuity.
One of the biggest risks caused by inadequate monitoring is failed backups. Without running regular checks, you might assume that backups are running correctly, only to discover a failure when it’s too late. Failures of this nature could be caused by software conflicts, hardware malfunctions, or even human errors. Backup corruption is another significant risk if backups are not periodically tested and verified. Businesses may find themselves unable to recover batches of data leading to a total loss of business information and operations could grind to a halt.
Another factor to consider is recovery point objectives (RPOs), without proper monitoring, your system may not be creating backup points frequently enough to meet recovery needs. When disaster strikes, having the ability to restore to the latest version of your data can be a lifesaver. An inadequate RPO strategy can result in significant data gaps, leading to operational and financial setbacks.
Unexpected downtime due to backup failures can severely impact business operations and cause expensive recovery steps. System outages or the inability to recover data in a timely manner can lead to significant expense and a loss of customer trust. Therefore, businesses must take a proactive approach to Veeam monitoring, ensuring backups are always functional and ready for restoration.
Working with a VMCE and VMCA
While Veeam is a powerful tool, its optimal use requires a deep understanding of its configuration and maintenance. This is where working with VASP-certified professionals, such as a Veeam Certified Engineer (VMCE) and a Veeam Certified Architect (VMCA), becomes invaluable and can save companies time and money in the long run.
- VMCE (Veeam Certified Engineer) is trained to deploy, configure, and manage Veeam solutions effectively. They ensure that the backup environment is optimized for performance and reliability. Their expertise minimizes the risk of misconfigurations that could lead to backup failures or security vulnerabilities.
- VMCA (Veeam Certified Architect) specializes in designing complex and scalable Veeam infrastructures. They focus on building resilient backup architectures that align with an organization’s long-term disaster recovery and business continuity strategies.
While hiring VASP professionals in-house offers certain advantages, it comes with substantial costs. Salaries for VMCEs and VMCAs can range from $100,000 to $150,000 per year, excluding benefits, training, and infrastructure costs. This can be a significant financial expense for many small to mid-sized businesses, but failing to have qualified personnel managing your Veeam environment can lead to catastrophic data loss and even greater financial consequences.
Hidden Costs of Backup Failure
Many businesses underestimate the financial and operational impact of a failed backup system. The cost of data loss extends far beyond the immediate recovery efforts and can have long-lasting repercussions. Downtime caused by failed backups and systems can be incredibly expensive, with some businesses losing thousands or even millions of dollars depending on their industry.
In cases where sensitive customer data is lost, there may be repercussions in the form of lawsuits, fines, or even government penalties for non-compliance with regulations like GDPR and HIPAA.
Businesses must consider the impact of backup failure on their reputation as customers and partners expect data security and reliability. A backup failure resulting in data loss can erode trust, leading to lost clients. Not to mention the damage done to important relationships, and the potential loss of future business opportunities. Operational disruptions caused by data loss can cripple workflows, affecting employee productivity and delaying key business processes.
Veeam Monitoring Services
There can be a number of complexities and high costs associated with in-house monitoring, so Different Dev provides a streamlined and cost-effective solution. Our Maintenance and Monitoring Plan is designed to ensure that businesses have a fully managed backup and disaster recovery strategy without the need for expensive in-house expertise.
With a team of VMCE and VMCA-certified professionals, we work diligently to keep your Veeam environment running smoothly at a fraction of the cost. Through 24/7 monitoring, we detect issues before they become major problems, ensuring that backups are always reliable and recoverable, and with available support hours you can get your questions answered fast. A proactive issue resolution process allows our Veeam team to quickly identify and address any vulnerabilities, minimizing downtime and eliminating the risk of total or partial data loss.
We conduct frequent tests to verify that your data can be recovered seamlessly, ensuring compliance with industry regulations and best practices. We also focus on security enhancements as cyber threats are constantly evolving, and ransomware attacks are on the rise. A poorly monitored backup system can be a weak point in your cybersecurity strategy. Our team ensures that your Veeam setup is fortified against cyber threats to actively reduce the risk of data breaches and malicious attacks.
Beyond implementing the necessary security measures, we optimize your Veeam environment for efficiency and compliance. Whether your industry has specific data retention requirements or needs regulatory compliance checks, we ensure your backup strategy aligns with these standards.
Companies that face data loss due to a failed backup system can be hit with far-reaching and complicated issues, not to mention unexpected expenses. Monitoring your Veeam backup system is an essential and proactive measure to prevent cyber attacks and malicious hacking attempts.
Work with Different Dev
Different Dev offers an efficient and affordable alternative to in-house backup management, providing real-time monitoring services and disaster recovery solutions. Certified VMCE and VMCA professionals will ensure your backups are secure and reliable. Our qualified Veeam support team helps businesses manage the cost of Veeam backup and monitoring services without compromising quality or reliability..
Protect your business today by subscribing to our monitoring plan, and claim your free Veeam audit worth $5000 at sales.differentdev.com.
