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It is often helpful to have multiple layers of backup. In other words, creating a backup of your backed-up data. This page discusses three methods of accomplishing this goal using Syncrify. It also compares these methods with each other and suggests when to use each method.
The Disaster Recovery feature in Syncrify allow you to setup a parallel Syncrify Server on the same LAN that acts as a backup server in a master-slave configuration. In-coming data from Syncrify Client will automatically get pushed to slaves. If the primary server goes down, you could elevate a slave to master with minimum down-time.
The Daisy Chain feature in Syncrify allow you to setup a parallel Syncrify Server on a different network, which is typically not very fast. For example, across the Internet on to a different physical location.
Using the Cloud Snapshots feature you can create a copy of your backed up data to public cloud, such AWS, Microsoft Azure, Google Storage or Wasabi.
| Desired Goal | Disaster Recovery (DR) | Daisy Chain | Cloud Snapshots |
|---|---|---|---|
| Minimize Down-time | Yes | No | No |
| Protection from corrupted disk/OS | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Protection from natural disasters | No | Yes | Yes |
| Protection from accidental delete | No | Yes, provided the mistake is caught early | Yes, provided the mistake is caught early |
| Protection From Ransomware | No | Yes, provided the problem is detected early | Yes, provided the problem is detected early |
| Cost | No additional charge | Will cost you one machine-license | Subscription cost to third-party cloud provider. |