What factors should I keep in mind when selecting a cloud backup service provider?
Take into account the following aspects while deciding on a Cloud Backup service provider:
- Scope of Backup: Determine the extent of the backup service provided. Does it cover the infrastructure level only or does it extend to the application down to file level as well?
- Data Restoration: Evaluate how easy it is to restore data. Can you restore data easily at the file level or at a more granular block level?
- Pricing Structure: Understand the pricing model of the service. Are you charged per virtual machine (VM) agent or is there a different pricing structure in place?
- Responsibilities as a Customer: Clarify your responsibilities as the recipient of the service. What tasks or actions are expected from you in the backup process?
- Scalability and On-Demand Storage: Check if the backup and storage capabilities are flexible and on-demand. Can you easily scale up your storage capacity whenever needed?