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Cloud Hosting with Backup - when is it worth it?

Cloud Hosting with a backup is one of the most popular options for running a website in the UK, thanks to the numerous benefits of this technology. It combines a robust, powerful, and professionally secured Cloud Server with an automatically or manually created backup that includes a complete data backup of all content. This not only allows for easy data recovery in case of hardware failure but also facilitates migration, for example, from Cloud Hosting to a Virtual Private Server or Dedicated Server.

What makes Cloud Hosting with Backup special?

For comprehensive data backup and integrity even in the event of hardware failure, a server uses redundant systems for drives, power supply, internet connectivity, and climate control. While this is a basic security measure for data recovery in case of drive failure, with Cloud Hosting with a backup, the provider mirrors the content completely to another system - for maximum security, many web hosts even use a different, geographically distant data center. With this approach, even after a catastrophic event such as a widespread fire in a data center, all information can be quickly and easily saved through simple data recovery. That's why every website needs a backup.

For commercial websites and online stores, Cloud Hosting with a backup is generally considered a minimum requirement for IT and operational security, as any website downtime can lead to significant revenue losses, and some information must be securely stored for legal reasons. However, Cloud Hosting with a backup offers significant advantages even for purely private websites, so it may be advisable to add such data backup if it is not already included in a package. Many providers allow their customers to create multiple backups, with the maximum number sometimes being increased for an additional fee.

What are the special benefits of Cloud Hosting with Backup?

The usual security measures like redundant data storage prevent the loss of information, for example, due to a drive failure on a server. However, they do not allow for data recovery where a previous state needs to be reconstructed. In some cases, though, it proves essential to take this step. Typical scenarios include:

• Migration from a Cloud Hosting with backup to a Dedicated Server or Virtual Private Server
• Errors in post-adjustment configuration
• Issues caused by updates or upgrades of CMS, plugins, or extensions
• Accidental permanent deletion of important content
• Setting up a cloned environment, for example, as a "test system"
• Reverting to a previous design
• Cyberattacks altering the content of a website (Defacing)
• Attackers breaching a website or communication via email
• Content encryption by malware

Given the numerous benefits, in most cases, it is advisable to prefer Cloud Hosting with backup: Although not necessarily required during normal operation, it proves helpful or even essential in many exceptional situations for data recovery.

What are alternatives to Cloud Hosting with backup?

Instead of using Cloud Hosting with backup, owners can also manually back up and store data locally. However, this approach is recommended only for technically savvy users because a mere copy of files on a webspace is not sufficient: A backup of the database must also be performed as it contains essential information such as texts, usernames, contact addresses, or passwords. Another option is extensions like plugins offered for some Content Management Systems (CMS). However, they have the significant drawback that they often only provide limited local backup and data recovery is only possible if the administrator interface (backend) is accessible.

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