Backup Guides & Resources
Microsoft 365
Get started with cloud backup for Microsoft 365 with our guides and expert-led advice. In these guides we’ll cover key advice on the shared responsibility model, what features to look for, and compliance requirements.
Microsoft 365 Retention vs Backup
Microsoft 365 retention policies help with compliance and short-term recovery, but they are not a backup. Here is the difference and why it matters.
23 Feb 2026Microsoft 365 Shared Responsibility Model
Microsoft secures the platform, but your data, identities and backups are your responsibility. What the shared responsibility model means for your organization.
23 Feb 2026Microsoft 365 Disaster Recovery Plan
Microsoft keeps the platform running, but your data is your responsibility. How to build a recovery plan that gets you back up fast.
23 Feb 2026M365 Backup Compliance Requirements
What compliance frameworks expect from your Microsoft 365 backup and recovery, and how the right solution makes retention, security and audits easier.
23 Feb 2026Long-Term Preservation Strategy For M365
Some data needs to stay accessible and intact for years. How to build a long-term preservation strategy for Microsoft 365 that meets your compliance needs.
23 Feb 2026How To Choose An M365 Backup Solution
What to look for in a Microsoft 365 backup solution, from retention and recovery to compliance, and how to shortlist and test vendors before you commit.
23 Feb 2026Microsoft Is Retiring Exchange Web Services
Microsoft is retiring Exchange Web Services — the API many Microsoft 365 backup vendors rely on. Here is what it means for your backup strategy.
23 Feb 2026Why Your M365 Backup Just Got Slower
A recent Microsoft Graph API change has slowed Microsoft 365 backups for many vendors. Here is what changed, who is affected, and what to do.
23 Feb 2026Google Workspace
Read expert guides for getting started with backup and recovery for Google Workspace. We'll breakdown compliance requirements, API Changes you should be aware of, the shared responsibility and how to choose the best solution.
Breaking Down Compliance Requirements For Google Workspace Backup And Recovery
What GDPR, HIPAA and other frameworks expect from your Google Workspace backup and recovery, and how the right solution makes compliance easier.
12 May 2026Google Workspace Data Export And Takeout: What Admins Need To Know
Google Takeout and the other built-in export tools are not a backup. What each one does, where it falls short, and what admins should use instead.
12 May 2026Google Workspace Retention Vs Backups Explained
Google Vault, Drive trash and admin restores help with compliance and short-term recovery, but they are not a backup. Here is the difference and why it matters.
12 May 2026How To Build A Google Workspace Disaster Recovery Plan
Google keeps Workspace running, but your data is your responsibility. How to build a recovery plan for ransomware, insider threats and accidental deletion.
12 May 2026Google Workspace API Changes That Affect Your Backup Strategy
Every Google Workspace backup tool depends on Google's APIs. How API changes affect your backups, and what to ask your vendor about them.
12 May 2026How To Choose The Right Backup Solution For Google Workspace
How to define your Google Workspace backup requirements, shortlist the right solutions and test them before you sign a contract.
12 May 2026What Is The Google Workspace Shared Responsibility Model?
Google secures the platform, but your data, identities and backups are your responsibility. What the shared responsibility model means for your organization.
12 May 2026Why Google Workspace Backup Performance Varies
Google's API quotas and rate limits set the ceiling for every Google Workspace backup. Why backup speed varies, and what you can do about it.
23 Feb 2026