Our company is facing tough times due to a major industry shift, resulting in the loss of 65% of our workforce. We're trying to survive, and while I love my job, resources are tight. Recently, we learned that we can no longer afford a SharePoint backup for our 50 TB of data, even though our financial systems are backed up properly. This isn't about leadership being careless; it's simply a matter of not having enough resources. I'm unsure if I should push harder to get SharePoint backups approved or let it go. What's the right approach here?
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From my experience, if you have an older server lying around, it might be worth using it with some old hard drives for a makeshift backup. It’s not ideal, but it could save you if push comes to shove.
Managing 50 TB of data can get expensive quickly, especially with back costs potentially reaching thousands per month. Have you considered archiving old data? It might save you a fortune in backup costs. Look into options like Veeam Cloud Backup for a more cost-effective solution for Microsoft 365—it’s worth the investment if the price aligns with your company's financial state.
Consider getting a Synology NAS with some affordable hard drives to back up your SharePoint data. It may not be the most ideal solution, but it's definitely better than having no backup at all.
Yeah, this is a solid plan. It's a cost-effective way to secure your data without breaking the bank.
You're right about the situation; survival mode means focusing on what’s essential. While both the financial data and SharePoint are important, you have to prioritize right now. If you were to lose access to the SharePoint data, it could be a tough day for the company, but at this point, keeping operations running is paramount. You might want to be transparent about the risks involved with your current backup strategy and how they affect the business.
Preaching to the choir here! I’ve had to make similar calls before when a company was struggling. Sometimes you just have to focus on what keeps the lights on.
For real. Remember, your well-being comes first. If the company goes under, all those backups won't matter.
You never really stop backing up; instead, you need to reassess your recovery point objectives (RPO) and recovery time objectives (RTO). If you can stretch those timelines, cheaper solutions like consumer-grade drives might suffice for now. Just make sure to document everything and let your stakeholders know the risks you're taking with the current plan.
Unfortunately, budget constraints often dictate those RPO and RTO decisions. It's tough, but that's the reality in situations like this.
I totally agree! Using a NAS is a step in the right direction. Just make sure the model you select supports Microsoft 365 backup, as not all do.