What is Offsite Data Backup powered by Datto SIRIS?
DataComm Offsite Data Backup powered by Datto SIRIS is a fully managed backup and recovery service that protects your servers and key workloads with image-based, immutable backups stored both locally and in the cloud.
With DataComm + Datto SIRIS, we:
- Capture frequent, image-level backups of your servers and virtual machines
- Replicate your data to secure, immutable offsite cloud storage for disaster recovery
- Offer rapid restore options—from single file recovery to full system failover
- Monitor and manage the entire backup lifecycle for you
Instead of juggling backup jobs, tapes, and manual checks, you get a modern, appliance-and-cloud–based solution with tamper-resistant backup copies managed by DataComm.
Why do organizations choose Offsite Data Backup?
Traditional backup approaches often fall short when you really need them:
- Backups run irregularly or fail without anyone noticing
- Restores are slow, unreliable, or too complex to perform under pressure
- On-prem–only backups are vulnerable to ransomware, theft, or site-level disasters
- Some backup targets can be altered or deleted by the same threats they’re meant to protect you from
- IT teams don’t have time to continually test and verify backups
DataComm Offsite Data Backup powered by Datto SIRIS addresses these challenges with automated, frequent backups; immutable cloud replication; and a managed service that validates recoverability—not just storage.
How DataComm Offsite Data Backup powered by Datto SIRIS works
Our solution is built to provide layered protection and fast recovery with minimal disruption.
Discover & Plan
We start by understanding what you need to protect:
- Identify critical servers, applications, and data sets
- Document RPO/RTO targets (how much data you can lose and how fast you need it back)
- Review current backup methods, storage locations, and gaps
From this, we design a backup and retention plan aligned with your business and risk tolerance—including where and how immutable copies will be used.
Deploy & Configure Datto SIRIS
Next, we implement the Datto SIRIS platform in your environment:
- Deploy a Datto SIRIS appliance sized for your workloads
- Configure image-based backups for physical and/or virtual servers
- Schedule backup frequency and retention policies (local and cloud)
- Enable secure replication to the Datto cloud with immutable backup snapshots, helping ensure backups cannot be altered or deleted within defined retention windows
Backups run automatically according to your schedule and policy.
Monitor, Verify & Manage
Once backups are running, DataComm handles day-to-day operations:
- Monitor backup jobs and appliance health
- Address failures or warnings proactively
- Perform periodic backup verification and test restores
- Validate immutable backup sets as part of regular health checks
- Adjust schedules and policies as your environment changes
You gain confidence that backups are not only running—but actually recoverable and protected from tampering.
Restore & Recover When Needed
When data loss or downtime occurs, we help you recover quickly:
- Restore individual files or folders when something is deleted or corrupted
- Perform full system restores to existing or new hardware as needed
- Spin up backups as virtual machines on the Datto SIRIS appliance or in the Datto cloud for rapid failover capabilities
- Rely on immutable cloud recovery points if primary backups are impacted by ransomware or accidental deletion
- Support planned test recoveries to validate business continuity plans
Our goal is to get you back up and running with minimal data loss and downtime.
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Key capabilities of DataComm Offsite Data Backup powered by Datto SIRIS
We’ve designed our service around four core pillars.
Image-based backup and recovery
We protect the full state of your systems:
- Image-level backups capture OS, applications, and data together
- Support for physical and virtual servers
- Granular recovery from a full image (files, apps, or entire systems)
- Flexible restore options to same or different hardware
You’re not just backing up files—you’re backing up complete, recoverable systems.
Local + immutable cloud protection
Your data is protected on-site and offsite:
- Local backups to the Datto SIRIS appliance for fast, on-prem restore
- Encrypted replication to Datto’s cloud with immutable backup storage, preventing backups from being modified or deleted within retention policies
- Protection against site-level incidents, hardware failures, insider mistakes, and local ransomware events
- Multiple restore paths, even if your primary site or local appliance is impacted
You get both speed (local) and resilience (immutable cloud).
Rapid failover and continuity options
When downtime isn’t acceptable, we provide continuity options:
- Ability to boot server images as virtual machines on the Datto SIRIS appliance
- Option to run workloads in the Datto cloud in a disaster scenario, using the latest clean immutable snapshots
- Support for planned failover and failback processes
- Reduced RTO compared to traditional “bare metal only” restore methods
This helps keep critical services available while your primary systems are repaired.
Fully managed by DataComm
DataComm handles the complexity so you don’t have to:
- Backup scheduling, tuning, and retention/immutability management
- Monitoring, troubleshooting, and regular reporting
- Coordination of restores, failover tests, and DR exercises
- Guidance on best practices for backup, DR, and business continuity
You get enterprise-grade backup and recovery with immutable protection, without having to be a backup expert.
What you get with DataComm Offsite Data Backup powered by Datto SIRIS
A typical engagement includes:
Who is DataComm Offsite Data Backup powered by Datto SIRIS for?
This service is a strong fit if:
- You rely on on-prem or hybrid servers for critical applications and data
- Your current backups are inconsistent, untested, or difficult to restore from
- You want cloud-based, immutable offsite protection without building your own DR infrastructure
- You have limited IT staff and need backup/DR expertise on demand
- Customers, partners, or regulations require proof of robust backup and recovery practices
USE CASES
Explore the Possible Applications of Offsite Data Backup
Ransomware Recovery with Immutable Backups
A server is encrypted by ransomware:
- Quickly virtualize a clean, immutable backup on the Datto SIRIS appliance or in the Datto cloud
- Restore data to a pre-attack point in time that ransomware couldn’t alter
- Avoid paying ransom and minimize downtime
Hardware Failure or Site Outage
A key server fails or a site experiences an extended outage:
- Restore the server image to replacement hardware, the SIRIS appliance, or the cloud
- Use immutable cloud copies if local backups are unavailable
- Keep critical services online while hardware is repaired or replaced
File-Level Data Loss
A user accidentally deletes important files or folders:
- Restore previous versions of files from recent backups
- Minimize disruption without needing a full system restore
- Provide quick, targeted recoveries for everyday incidents
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Common questions
No. It’s a hybrid, immutable-aware solution: local image-based backups to a Datto SIRIS appliance plus encrypted, immutable replication to the Datto cloud. This gives you fast local restores and resilient offsite protection.
Immutable backups are backup copies that cannot be altered or deleted for a defined retention period—even by compromised credentials or ransomware. This creates a tamper-resistant recovery layer you can fall back to.
DataComm designs, deploys, and manages the Datto SIRIS appliance as part of the service. You don’t have to manage backup hardware or software on your own.
Backup frequency is based on your recovery point objectives and appliance capacity. Many clients choose frequent snapshots during business hours and periodic checkpoints overnight. We’ll design a schedule that balances RPO, performance, and storage.
Yes. Data is encrypted in transit and at rest in the cloud, and immutable policies help ensure backups can’t be modified or deleted within the defined retention period.
Next steps
To tailor DataComm Offsite Data Backup powered by Datto SIRIS to your organization, we recommend documenting:
- Your current server and application inventory
- Existing backup tools, schedules, and retention policies
- Recovery expectations from leadership (how fast, how much data loss is acceptable)
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Schedule an Offsite Backup & DR strategy session with DataComm to review your current backup posture, size the right Datto SIRIS solution, and design an immutable backup and recovery plan that fits your organization.