What are endpoints?
Endpoints are the machines used by end users on a network, such as workstations, PCs, desktops and laptops.
What is endpoint backup?
As much of the work within a business or organization is conducted on network PCs and laptops, it is important to back these up.
Very often, businesses tend to overlook this area while backing up other parts of their network such as their virtual machines and servers.
Failing to back up endpoints results in a gap when it comes to restoring data after this has been lost or damaged. Causes of data loss and damage include deletion; malware and ransomware; device theft; power outages; flooding; or other disasters.
An endpoint backup solution allows you to back up on-premises and roaming endpoints, and to benefit from increased data protection across the entire network.
Why do I need endpoint backup?
Despite companies' and organizations' best efforts to ensure information is only stored on their network servers or in the cloud, end users often only save files on their desktop PCs and laptops.
Should any of these be lost, stolen or damaged, or should their user delete data, businesses need a way to access and restore that data.
As an MSP, you need to be able to pre-empt this situation by backing up your customers' endpoints. That's where a robust endpoint backup solution like Altaro EndPoint Backup for MSPs come in. If data on customers' Windows desktops and laptop is lost or damaged, no matter whether these are located on the customer premises or whether they are off-site, you can restore that data from their backups. Problem solved!