Hey everyone, I'm getting back into the sysadmin role for my startup, but our budget is pretty tight. I need a reliable offsite backup solution that can handle our data daily, ideally on an hourly basis to guard against data loss and ransomware attacks. I've been considering using rclone with Backblaze B2, but I'm concerned that just maintaining a copy could leave us vulnerable to ransomware.
We're primarily backing up flat files and SQL databases—although SQL backups are already scheduled. Our setup includes a single Windows server with around 1-2 TB of data. Any insights or recommendations would be greatly appreciated!
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Just so you know, Veeam has a free community version that supports up to 10 workloads, which might fit your needs. However, you won't get access to immutable Linux repositories with it. You might want to look into Veeam Backup Essentials instead.
I recommend using Veeam for your backups. It supports immutable backups and can integrate with cloud storage. Although I can’t give specific specs, the immutable feature is great for protection. We use it with an on-site Stonefly appliance and it works well for us!
Totally agree with you! Veeam's unlicensed version is very powerful. Make sure to choose a day for a full backup to either an external drive or directly to the cloud. I suggest doing a full backup first to the external drive because it's usually faster, then have Veeam handle daily backups to the cloud afterward. Also, consider keeping a monthly full backup on an external drive for extra security.
Consider WholesaleBackup paired with Backblaze B2 or Wasabi—it's a solid combination for your needs. They're affordable and effective for small businesses.
Gotcha, thanks! We're just backing up a single Windows file server. Do you know if Veeam integrates natively with Backblaze B2, or would I need an additional tool to manage syncing the image?