{"id":516112,"date":"2024-06-05T11:43:13","date_gmt":"2024-06-05T15:43:13","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.commvault.com\/?post_type=cmv_glossary&p=516112"},"modified":"2024-08-28T09:24:56","modified_gmt":"2024-08-28T13:24:56","slug":"backup-as-a-service-baas","status":"publish","type":"cmv_glossary","link":"https:\/\/www.commvault.com\/glossary-library\/backup-as-a-service-baas","title":{"rendered":"Backup as a Service (BaaS)"},"content":{"rendered":"\n
Backup as a service (BaaS) solutions offer cloud-based data backup and recovery capabilities without the presence of physical, on-premises hardware or appliances to host and run the backup infrastructure. Unlike traditional data protection solutions which require self-managed backup software, along with tapes, disks, and physical or cloud storage, BaaS enables IT admins and professionals to offload backup application hosting and management to a third-party cloud service provider.
Organizations simply connect to their BaaS solution to securely access, store, or recover data backup copies from a remote cloud location. This model helps reduces the upfront and operating expenses associated with owning, installing, operating and maintaining backup and restore applications.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
With cloud adoption, backup evolved from its traditional role as simple copying of data to a remote location into a more sophisticated data protection and business continuity approach.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
BaaS is a SaaS-delivered solution that provides data protection and business continuity capabilities. Copies of primary, application, or on-premises data are stored in the cloud and are maintained in a usable form that enables faster recovery following a disruptive event. Data copies are verified for integrity and, in most cases, kept in immutable, air-gapped locations which are decoupled and separate from company networks. This isolation keeps backup copies out of the wrong hands and safe from accidental and malicious accidents. BaaS solutions can protect a range of workloads \u2013 with most vendors protecting SaaS or cloud application data. A more comprehensive BaaS solution will cover a range of workloads both on-premises and in the cloud. For protection of on-premises workloads, a resilient BaaS solution would enable making two copies of the data, one for faster onsite recovery and the other for sending to a secure air gapped cloud storage location. Companies today are using the cloud for a safe backup repository to leverage its scalability, security, and compliance capabilities.<\/p>\n\n\n\n
As noted earlier, BaaS solutions seek to reduce management overhead, while protecting against data loss. BaaS solutions help companies prepare to quickly return the business to normal conditions whether facing accidental deletion, data corruption, or ransomware attack. Prudent planning calls for solutions which enable for fast recovery of data, and the flexibility to rapidly restore backup copies whether kept onsite or in private\/public cloud locations. Businesses need clear BaaS plans with details on the backup\/restore processes, frequency and types of backup, testing and validating procedures, and protocols for data restoration and business continuity. During the entire lifecycle, special attention is needed to ensure robust security and adherence to regulatory requirements. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Types of backup managed by a backup as a service solution include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition to outlining backup frequencies, the backup policies and procedures should also include the recovery point objective (RPO) metric, which defines how far back the data will be restored. The RPO value places demands on the systems involved requiring more resources for shorter RPOs. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
A robust BaaS strategy can include: <\/p>\n\n\n\n
In addition, Backup as a Service can be purchased by a company as a SaaS-delivered solution for which they manage the day-to-day backup operations. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
Alternately, a Managed Service Provider can offer backup as a service as a fully-managed, white glove offering that includes additional services like support, or backup job operations and management. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
The amount of data created daily is staggering, and all of it must be stored and protected against loss. By 2025, it is estimated that 463 exabytes of data will be created each day.1<\/sup> Users rightfully expect to have the data they need accessible and available around the clock. With a robust backup policy, businesses can back up and restore their data and protect it from potential loss. <\/p>\n\n\n\n In addition, because it does not require management and maintenance of the backup infrastructure, a BaaS solution can significantly reduce management costs and time spent, while reducing on-premises IT footprint. <\/p>\n\n\n\n