Keep in mind that if the Server dies, this dies with it, and, in most cases ransomware is smart enough to destroy these backups. This is a free solution included in Windows Server and is simple to enable. They can quickly and simply recover files accidentally modified or deleted by your staff. Shadow Copies – A simple first line of defense built into Microsoft Windows Server software.Many applications have their own built in backup routines, and these need to be properly configured for your selected backup solution. Understanding this is a critical first step. MME knows how dental software applications and imaging devices work and where they store their data. It is not always where you would expect. Knowing what data need backing up – Far to often when MME is asked to review a new clients network we discover that the previous IT person has not taken the time to learn where all your data are, and merely assumes they are on the Server. The odds are good that data are being missed by the backup. The most commonly missed piece of data is your most important, the SQL database that your practice management application uses to hold all your patient data, schedule, treatment data and financials.Each plays a role and defends from different challenges. MME will plan a backup strategy for your Practice that is multi-tiered. We will work with you to discuss your options, their benefits and costs. MME will review your Practice, how it operates, and what data exist within it to protect. No single backup solution is sufficient to protect you. A good backup is a strategy designed to provide you with a means of recovery that works for all the challenges. Having “a backup” isn’t a singular approach anymore. It is your lifeline after a natural disaster like fire/theft/flood, or more commonly now a deliberate attack by a hacker. We still live in a world where computers fail and people make mistakes, so a backup can save the day here, too. Does your strategy account for this?īackup is a primary concern to most Practices (or should be). Ransomware destroys any backup it can find. When asked “how sure are you that it is working, and does it include everything?” most are a lot less certain. Ask most Practices if they have a ‘backup’ and they most always reply “Yes – we have a backup”.
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