Data Backup & Disaster Recovery in Chicago
Business continuity that actually works when you need it. Automated backups, ransomware-resistant immutable storage, and tested recovery — done right the first time, validated quarterly, documented for cyber insurance.
- ✓ Immutable, ransomware-resistant
- ✓ Quarterly tested restores
- ✓ M365 + servers + workstations
- ✓ Documented RTO & RPO
Get a Free Backup & DR Assessment
A 30-minute review of your current backup, disaster recovery posture, and where the gaps are.
Most Backup Setups Fail When You Actually Need Them
Untested backups, unrealistic RTOs, and missing M365 protection are the rule, not the exception. The time to discover this is not after a ransomware attack.
Untested backups fail when you need them
Backups that haven’t been restored aren’t backups — they’re hope. Quarterly tested restores are the only validation that matters.
Ransomware encrypts backups too
Standard network-attached backups get encrypted alongside production data. Immutable, air-gapped backups are the only ransomware-resistant option.
M365 isn’t backed up by Microsoft
Microsoft replicates data within their infrastructure but doesn’t restore deleted Exchange items, SharePoint files, or OneDrive content beyond their retention windows.
Recovery time objectives are usually fiction
Most businesses have unrealistic RTO assumptions. "Back up and running in a few hours" usually means days when something actually fails.
No documented DR runbook
When disaster strikes, who does what in what order? Without a documented runbook, recovery becomes ad-hoc panic.
Cyber insurance now requires backup proof
Insurers want documented backup configurations, restore tests, and immutable storage. No proof = no payout.
Comprehensive Backup & Disaster Recovery
Six capabilities covering data, applications, recovery testing, and the documentation that makes recovery actually work.
Server & Workstation Backup
Image-based backups of physical and virtual servers, plus workstation file backup. Daily, with retention sized to compliance and operational requirements.
Learn more →Microsoft 365 Backup
Exchange, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams backup with point-in-time restore. Microsoft doesn’t back up M365; we do.
Learn more →Immutable / Ransomware-Resistant
Backups stored immutably (cannot be modified or deleted by ransomware) with offsite air-gap copies. The control insurers require.
Learn more →Defined RTO & RPO
Recovery Time Objective and Recovery Point Objective documented per system, validated by testing. Realistic, not aspirational.
Learn more →Quarterly Tested Restores
Documented restore tests every quarter. Real recovery against real backup data, with documented results for cyber insurance reviews.
Learn more →DR Runbook & Documentation
Documented disaster recovery runbook — who does what, in what order, with what credentials. The first thing you need when disaster strikes.
Learn more →One Hire vs. an Entire Bench.
Hiring a single in-house IT person costs roughly the same as a full Datastrive managed support agreement — but a single person can’t cover 24/7, can’t be a senior network engineer and a cybersecurity specialist and a vCIO at the same time, and goes on vacation. Managed IT support gives you depth, redundancy, and predictable cost without the recruiting risk.
- Compliance-Aware Engineering. CIS Controls, HIPAA, PCI DSS, and cyber insurance.
- Predictable Flat-Rate Pricing. One monthly invoice covers everything.
- Proactive, Not Reactive. Most issues resolved before your team notices.
- Local Chicago-Based Team. Onsite at your office, not on the other side of a phone tree.
Switching IT Providers Shouldn't Be Painful
Three steps to a calmer environment. Most onboardings are completed inside two weeks.
Schedule Your IT Health Check
A 30-minute call to understand your business, your software, and the IT pain points actually slowing you down.
Onsite Discovery
We visit your office to inventory your network, workstations, and security setup — everything we need to build an accurate proposal.
Tailored Proposal
You get a clear, fixed-price proposal mapped to your team size, your software, and your goals — no surprise add-ons.
Managed IT Support Across Chicagoland
Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about data backup, disaster recovery, and what business continuity actually requires.
Doesn’t Microsoft back up Microsoft 365 for us?
What does immutable backup actually mean?
How often should we test restores?
What’s the difference between RTO and RPO?
How long does it take to recover from ransomware?
What does backup & DR cost?
Ready for Backup That Actually Recovers When You Need It?
Book a free 30-minute backup & DR assessment. We’ll review your current backup setup, last restore test, and documented RTOs — and quote a real BDR engagement, no obligation.
- ✓ 30-minute backup & DR assessment
- ✓ Restore test history review
- ✓ M365 backup gap check
- ✓ Response within 1 business hour
Get a Free Backup & DR Assessment
A quick review of your backup and disaster recovery posture.