When Everything Goes Wrong,
Your Data Comes Back.
Ransomware. Hardware failure. Accidental deletion. Fire. Flood. Any one of these can destroy years of business data in minutes. AEH Solutions provides automated, encrypted, geo-redundant off-site backup and tested disaster recovery — so when the worst happens, you're back up and running fast, not starting over.
What Data Loss Actually
Costs a Business
Most businesses assume backup is optional until the moment they need it. These are the numbers that change that conversation — and the reason we treat backup as non-negotiable for every client.
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule —
And Why It Matters
The 3-2-1 rule is the gold standard for backup architecture. It's simple, proven, and the reason properly configured backups survive scenarios that destroy businesses relying on a single copy of their data.
3 Copies of Your Data
The original plus two backups. If one is compromised — by ransomware, hardware failure, or accidental deletion — two independent copies remain. A single backup is not enough.
2 Different Storage Types
Backups stored on different media types — local disk and cloud, for example. A hardware failure or fire that destroys one type won't destroy both. Diversity in storage is diversity in resilience.
1 Copy Off-Site
At least one copy stored in a geographically separate location. A local disaster — flood, fire, theft, or Texas weather — cannot reach an off-site copy. This is the copy that saves a business.
Everything We
Back Up for You
Your data lives in more places than most people realize. We identify every critical data source in your environment and make sure all of it is protected — not just the obvious stuff.
Servers & Workstations
On-premise servers, file servers, and critical workstations — full image backups and file-level backups with configurable schedules and retention.
- Full system image — bare-metal restore capable
- File and folder level backup
- Incremental backups after initial full
- Configurable retention — 30, 60, 90+ days
Microsoft 365
Exchange Online, SharePoint, OneDrive, and Teams data — completely backed up daily. Microsoft does not back this data up. You need a separate solution.
- Exchange Online mailboxes — full history
- SharePoint sites and document libraries
- OneDrive for Business — all users
- Microsoft Teams conversations and files
Databases
SQL Server, MySQL, PostgreSQL, and application-specific databases — backed up with transaction log support for granular point-in-time recovery.
- SQL Server — full, differential, and log backups
- MySQL and PostgreSQL databases
- QuickBooks company files
- Custom application databases
Network Attached Storage (NAS)
Shared network drives are often where the most critical business files live — contracts, CAD files, accounting records, client data. We protect them the same way we protect servers.
- Synology, QNAP, and major NAS platforms
- Scheduled off-site replication
- Previous version recovery
- Ransomware-resilient backup architecture
Endpoints & Laptops
Field technicians, remote workers, and executives with critical data on their laptops — all protected with automatic cloud backup that works wherever they are.
- Automatic backup over any internet connection
- Document folders, desktop, and custom paths
- Works on Windows and Mac
- Restore to same or new device
Virtual Machines
If your environment includes virtual machines — whether on-premise or in a hosted environment — we back them up at the hypervisor level for fast, reliable recovery.
- VMware and Hyper-V environments
- Agentless backup at hypervisor level
- Instant VM recovery for minimal downtime
- Cloud replication for off-site copy
Backup Is Your Ransomware Defense
Ransomware encrypts your files and demands payment to restore them. Every layer of security we deploy is designed to stop ransomware before it runs — but if it gets through, a clean, tested, offline backup is the only way to recover without paying.
The critical word is offline. Ransomware specifically targets and encrypts connected backup drives and cloud sync folders. Our off-site backup architecture keeps a copy completely isolated from your network — unreachable by any malware running on your systems.
Learn About Our Full Security Stack →Not All Backup Is
Created Equal
Many businesses think they have backup when they actually have something much weaker. Here's how common approaches compare to a properly managed off-site solution.
| Backup Approach | Ransomware Safe | Off-Site Copy | Tested Recovery | Monitored 24/7 | Point-in-Time Restore |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| External USB drive | ✗ No | ✗ No | ✗ Rarely | ✗ No | ✗ No |
| OneDrive / Google Drive sync | ✗ No | ✓ Yes | ✗ No | ✗ No | ~ Limited |
| On-site NAS backup | ~ Partial | ✗ No | ~ Sometimes | ✗ No | ~ Limited |
| Basic cloud backup (unmanaged) | ~ Partial | ✓ Yes | ✗ Rarely | ✗ No | ~ Varies |
| AEH Managed Off-Site Backup Recommended | ✓ Yes | ✓ Yes — geo-redundant | ✓ Yes — regular tests | ✓ Yes — 24/7 alerts | ✓ Yes — configurable |
When You Need to
Recover — Fast
Having a backup is step one. Knowing how to use it — and having tested that it works — is what determines how quickly your business gets back to normal. Here's our recovery process.
Incident Assessment
We determine the scope — what was affected, when the last clean backup was, and the fastest path to recovery. This happens in the first hour of a declared incident.
Environment Isolation
Affected systems are isolated to stop any ongoing threat from spreading to backups or unaffected systems before recovery begins.
Recovery Point Selection
We identify the most recent clean restore point — before the incident occurred — and confirm what data falls within the recovery window.
Data Restoration
Systems, files, and applications are restored from the clean backup. For full system failures, bare-metal restore gets you back to a working state fastest.
Verification & Return to Service
Restored systems are verified before being returned to production. We confirm data integrity and application functionality before your team gets back on.
Post-Incident Review
After recovery, we document what happened, identify how the incident occurred, and implement any changes to prevent recurrence.
Recovery Targets
What Recovery Covers
Backup & Disaster Recovery —
Straight Answers
Backup Is One Layer.
Here's the Full Stack.
Backup is your last line of defense. These services form the layers in front of it — reducing the chance you ever need to use it.
Do You Know If Your
Backup Would Actually Work?
Most businesses don't find out their backup failed until the moment they need it. A free backup assessment reviews what you have, tests whether it works, and tells you exactly what's at risk — before something goes wrong.