Data Backup & Disaster Recovery · Los Angeles, CA
Data Backup & Disaster Recovery in Los Angeles. Tested Restores, Not Just Backups.
Server, cloud, Microsoft 365, and laptop backups with an offsite, immutable copy, daily monitoring, and scheduled restore tests, plus a written disaster recovery plan your team can actually follow.
Rated on Google, Clutch & Yelp- Backup rule
- 3-2-1 + immutable
- Monitoring
- Daily job checks
- Restores
- Tested on schedule
- Covers
- Servers · M365 · Laptops
- Managed plans
- From $300 / mo
- Projects
- $95 / hr
Quick answer
What are data backup and disaster recovery services?
Data backup and disaster recovery (BDR) services keep extra copies of your business data on-site and offsite, check that they work, and restore them after a deletion, hardware failure, ransomware attack, or disaster. Backup is the copy; disaster recovery is the tested plan for getting your systems and people working again.
Los Angeles IT provides backup and disaster recovery for Los Angeles businesses from our Century City headquarters. We protect servers, cloud apps like Microsoft 365, and laptops, and test restores so you know recovery works. Backup monitoring is included in our managed IT plans from $300/month; setup, projects, and restores are $95 per hour.
What We Protect
Data Backup Services for Los Angeles Businesses
Good backup covers every place your data lives: the server in the closet, the cloud apps your team uses all day, and the laptops that leave the office. We design, run, and test the whole thing.
Server & NAS Backup
Image-level backups of Windows servers, file servers, NAS devices, and line-of-business databases, so you can restore a single file or the whole server.
Server backup →/ 02Cloud & Offsite Backup
Encrypted copies sent offsite to secure cloud storage (Azure, AWS, or a backup provider's cloud), so a fire, flood, or break-in at the office can't take your backups with it.
Cloud backup →/ 03Microsoft 365 & Google Workspace Backup
Separate backups of Outlook mailboxes, OneDrive, SharePoint, Teams, and Google Drive, because Microsoft and Google don't keep deleted data forever.
Microsoft 365 →/ 04Laptop & Endpoint Backup
Automatic backups of employee laptops and desktops, in the office or remote, so a lost, stolen, or failed computer doesn't mean lost work.
Endpoint backup →/ 05Immutable, Ransomware-Ready Backups
Backup copies that can't be changed or deleted for a set period, kept separate from your network, so ransomware can't encrypt your way out of recovery.
Ransomware protection →/ 06Disaster Recovery Planning
A written plan with recovery time (RTO) and recovery point (RPO) targets for each system, who does what, and the order systems come back online.
DR planning →/ 07Business Continuity & Failover
For critical servers, backups that can be started as virtual machines on a backup appliance or in the cloud, keeping you working while hardware is replaced.
Virtual servers →/ 08Backup Monitoring & Restore Testing
Daily checks on every backup job, alerts on failures, and scheduled test restores to prove your data actually comes back.
Managed IT →/ 09Data Restores & Recovery
Restoring deleted files, corrupted folders, old email, or full systems from backup, and recovering servers and virtual machines after a failure or attack.
Recovery →Backup vs. Disaster Recovery
Backup, Disaster Recovery, and Business Continuity: What's the Difference?
They're often used interchangeably, but they answer different questions. A complete plan needs all three.
| Data backup | Disaster recovery | Business continuity | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Question it answers | Do we have a copy? | How do we get systems back? | How do we keep working meanwhile? |
| What it covers | Files, databases, email, server images | Servers, apps, network, accounts | People, phones, locations, vendors |
| Key measure | RPO: how much data you can lose | RTO: how long you can be down | Which processes come first |
| Typical event | Deleted file, failed drive | Ransomware, server failure | Fire, flood, power or internet outage |
| How we deliver it | ✓ Automated, monitored backups | ✓ Tested restores and failover | ✓ Written plan and remote work setup |
How We Set It Up
From Free Backup Review to Tested Recovery in Four Steps
Most businesses we review have backups that are incomplete, unmonitored, or never tested. Here's how we fix that.
STEP 01
Backup review
We map where your data lives (servers, NAS, Microsoft 365, laptops, line-of-business apps) and check what's backed up today and what isn't.
STEP 02
Set recovery targets
Together we decide how much data each system can afford to lose (RPO) and how fast it must be back (RTO), then design backups to match.
STEP 03
Implement 3-2-1
We deploy local and offsite backups, encryption, immutable copies, retention policies, and alerting, and document everything.
STEP 04
Monitor and test
We check backup jobs daily, fix failures, and run scheduled test restores, so recovery is proven before you need it.
Pricing
How Much Do Backup and Disaster Recovery Services Cost?
Backup costs come from three things: the work to set it up, the storage and backup software licensing for the data you protect, and the ongoing monitoring and testing. We quote storage and licensing up front based on how much data you have, so there are no surprises.
Backup setup, disaster recovery planning, and restores are $95 per hour with no contract. Daily backup monitoring, fixes, and test restores are included in our managed IT services, starting at $300 per month. For most small businesses, a reliable backup costs far less than a single day of downtime.
What you pay for
- Setup and DR planning: $95/hr, quoted as a project
- Cloud storage and licensing: based on data size, quoted up front
- Monitoring and test restores: included in managed IT from $300/month
- Restores and recovery: $95/hr if you're not on a plan
- No long-term contract required
Free Backup Review
Find Out If Your Backups Would Actually Restore
Tell us about your servers, cloud apps, and team. We'll review what's backed up today, point out the gaps, and recommend a plan. No contracts.
Ransomware Recovery
Backups That Survive a Ransomware Attack
Modern ransomware goes after backups first. If your backup drive is plugged into the same network, or your backup admin password is the same as everything else, attackers can encrypt or delete your copies before they demand payment.
We build backups to survive that: an offsite copy that's immutable (it can't be changed or deleted for a set retention period), separate admin credentials with multi-factor authentication, and alerts on unusual backup activity. If an attack does get through, we isolate affected systems, restore from a clean restore point, and work with our managed security team to close the gap.
How we make backups ransomware-ready
- Immutable offsite copies with locked retention
- Air-gapped or isolated backup storage
- MFA and separate credentials for backup consoles
- Malware-aware restores from known-clean points
- Incident response with our security team
Cloud App Backup
Is Microsoft 365 Backed Up? Not the Way You Think.
Microsoft keeps your Microsoft 365 services running, but under its shared responsibility model, protecting your data is up to you. Deleted emails and files only stay in the recycle bin and retention areas for a limited time, and if an account is compromised or an employee deletes a folder, that data can be gone for good.
We add a separate, third-party backup for Exchange Online mailboxes, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams, and the same for Google Workspace, with point-in-time restores of a single message, a file, or an entire user. It's one of the most common gaps we find in a Microsoft 365 review.
What cloud app backup protects
- Outlook and Exchange Online mailboxes, calendars, contacts
- OneDrive and SharePoint files and versions
- Teams chats and channel files
- Google Drive and Gmail for Workspace customers
- Departed employees' data kept after the license is gone
Compliance & Cyber Insurance
Backup Requirements for HIPAA, PCI, and Cyber Insurance
Healthcare, legal, financial, and retail businesses have specific rules about how data is backed up, encrypted, retained, and restored. HIPAA requires a data backup plan, a disaster recovery plan, and an emergency mode operation plan. PCI DSS and many cyber insurance applications now ask whether you have offsite, immutable, tested backups with MFA.
We build backups that hold up to those questions: encryption in transit and at rest, retention schedules that match your requirements, logs and reports you can hand to an auditor or insurer, and documented test restores. For a full program, see our IT compliance services.
Documentation you'll have
- Written backup and DR plan with RTO/RPO
- Encryption in transit and at rest (AES-256)
- Retention policies mapped to your requirements
- Backup and restore test reports
- Answers for cyber insurance questionnaires
Platforms We Work With
Enterprise Backup Tools, Sized for Small Business
We don't sell one product for every situation. We pick the right tools for your environment and budget from proven platforms like Veeam, Acronis, Datto, Azure Backup, and AWS, plus Synology and other NAS appliances for fast local restores.
Whatever we deploy, you get image-level backups for fast full recovery, granular restores for a single file or email, versioning, deduplication to keep storage costs down, and replication to an offsite location. For virtualized environments, we back up VMware ESXi and Hyper-V hosts and can start a protected server as a virtual machine while the original is repaired.
What every backup setup includes
- Image-level and file-level backups
- Local copy for fast restores
- Offsite cloud copy for disasters
- Versioning and retention you control
- Alerts on any failed or missed job
Local Backup Experts
Backup and Disaster Recovery Los Angeles Businesses Can Count On
Los Angeles businesses have their own disaster list: earthquakes, wildfires, power shutoffs, flooding, and break-ins, on top of everyday drive failures and ransomware. A local partner means someone can be at your office to replace failed hardware and bring systems back, not just a ticket queue in another state.
We provide data backup services in Los Angeles for small and mid-sized businesses, including server backup in Los Angeles, cloud backup for offices from Santa Monica to Woodland Hills and the San Fernando Valley, and backup and disaster recovery plans for medical offices, law firms, design agencies, and creative studios with large project files. Backup is also part of our managed IT services in Los Angeles and our everyday IT help desk.
Why a local backup partner matters
- Onsite help from 10 LA County hubs when hardware fails
- Plans built for LA risks: earthquake, fire, outages
- Remote work fallback so staff can keep working
- One team for backup, security, and support
- Small business budgets, enterprise-grade tools
Why Los Angeles IT
We Test the Restore, Not Just the Backup
Tested
Recovery you've seen work.
Scheduled test restores and clear reports, so you know your data comes back before a disaster forces the question.
Layered
3-2-1 with an immutable copy.
Local for speed, offsite for disasters, immutable for ransomware, encrypted everywhere.
Certified
Experienced engineers.
Technicians with CompTIA A+, Network+, and Security+, plus Microsoft and Cisco certifications, who explain your plan in plain English.
Industries
Backup and Recovery for Every Industry
Patient records, client files, financial data, point-of-sale systems, and large creative projects all need different retention and recovery plans. We set them up for businesses across Los Angeles.
Service Areas
Backup and Recovery Services Across LA County
Cloud backup works anywhere. For onsite installs and hardware recovery, our engineers work out of these locations:
Headquarters · Century City
1901 Avenue of the Stars #271Los Angeles, CA 90067
Santa Monica
2450 Colorado Ave #100eSanta Monica, CA 90404
West Covina
1050 Lakes Dr #226West Covina, CA 91790
Long Beach
111 W Ocean Blvd #417Long Beach, CA 90802
Century City
1800 Century Park E #669Century City, CA 90067
Downtown LA (Figueroa)
445 S Figueroa St Ste 3100Los Angeles, CA 90071
Pasadena
117 E Colorado Blvd #618Pasadena, CA 91105
San Pedro (6th St)
222 W 6th St #425San Pedro, CA 90731
Downtown LA (Spring St)
548 S Spring StLos Angeles, CA 90013
San Pedro (25th St)
1536 W 25th St #104San Pedro, CA 90732
We provide data backup and recovery in Los Angeles, Century City, Downtown LA, Santa Monica, Beverly Hills, West Hollywood, Culver City, El Segundo, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Woodland Hills and the San Fernando Valley, Long Beach, Torrance, West Covina, and Santa Clarita, plus Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County. View all service areas →
Client Reviews
What LA Clients Say About Our Support
“The customer service from Los Angeles IT is on another level. Any time we’ve had an issue, their fast response time has kept our business from missing a beat. Bonus points for being budget-friendly too.”
“Rod and his team are my go-to IT solutions help. Available all the time, very professional, prompt and super capable for all challenges and IT needs we’ve had. Highly recommend!”
“I can’t say enough good things about the folks at Los Angeles IT. Their techs are personable and sharp, and they always follow up to make sure everything is working. Best part? Our IT costs have gone down while our systems run better than ever.”
“Such great service! He made the entire process feel seamless and stress-free, always ready to answer any questions with patience and clarity. It’s rare to find someone who combines technical expertise with such genuine customer care.”
“Los Angeles IT is an incredibly professional company. Rod and his team came in, updated our phone systems, and revamped our computer setups. Now, everything is organized and runs smoothly.”
“I must highlight the owner, Rod, who truly embodies the essence of an IT wizard. His deep understanding of technology and ability to troubleshoot any issue is remarkable.”
“Been working with Rod and his team for three years now. He’s responsive, helpful and very patient with me when I need help on minor things!”
“Rod is a godsend. He helped us set up our home office to be efficient and user-friendly. He was responsive, easy to work with and reasonably priced. Highly recommended.”
FAQ
Data Backup & Disaster Recovery: Frequently Asked Questions
What is the difference between data backup and disaster recovery?
Data backup is making and storing copies of your data. Disaster recovery is the tested plan and tools for restoring your systems and getting people working again after a major event. Backups are part of disaster recovery, but a backup alone doesn't tell you how long recovery takes or what order systems come back in.
What is the 3-2-1 backup rule?
Keep at least 3 copies of your data, on 2 different types of storage, with 1 copy offsite. We add an immutable copy that can't be changed or deleted, so ransomware can't destroy every copy.
What are RTO and RPO?
Recovery time objective (RTO) is how long a system can be down before it hurts the business. Recovery point objective (RPO) is how much recent data you can afford to lose, which sets how often backups run. We set both for each system when we design your plan.
How much do backup and disaster recovery services cost?
Setup, disaster recovery planning, and restores are $95 per hour with no contract. Cloud storage and backup licensing are quoted up front based on how much data you protect. Daily backup monitoring and test restores are included in managed IT plans starting at $300 per month.
Does Microsoft 365 back up my data?
Microsoft keeps the service running and holds deleted items for a limited time, but it isn't a full backup. If data is deleted or encrypted beyond those retention windows, it can be lost. A separate Microsoft 365 backup covers Exchange Online, OneDrive, SharePoint, and Teams.
Can backups protect us from ransomware?
Yes, if they're built for it. An offsite, immutable backup with separate credentials and MFA lets you restore from a clean point instead of paying a ransom. Backups on the same network with shared passwords are often encrypted along with everything else.
How often should a small business back up its data?
It depends on how much work you can afford to redo. Most businesses back up servers and Microsoft 365 several times a day and laptops at least daily. Systems that change constantly, like accounting or practice management databases, may need more frequent backups.
How do you know backups will actually restore?
We check every backup job daily and run scheduled test restores of files, mailboxes, and full servers. You get a report showing what was tested and how long it took, so recovery is proven before you need it.
Should we use cloud backup or on-premises backup?
Both. A local backup on a NAS or backup appliance gives fast restores for everyday problems, and a cloud copy protects you if the office is damaged or hit by ransomware. That combination is the core of the 3-2-1 rule.
Can you recover data from a failed hard drive?
If the data was backed up, we restore it from backup, which is the fastest and cheapest path. If a drive has physically failed and there is no backup, we'll tell you honestly and help you get it to a specialist recovery lab, then set up backups so it doesn't happen again.
Do backups help with HIPAA and cyber insurance?
Yes. HIPAA requires a data backup plan and a disaster recovery plan, and most cyber insurance applications ask about offsite, immutable, tested backups with MFA. We provide the setup and the documentation to answer those questions.
Which areas do you serve for backup and disaster recovery?
Cloud backup works anywhere. Onsite installs and hardware recovery cover Los Angeles County, including Century City, Santa Monica, Woodland Hills, Pasadena, Glendale, Burbank, Long Beach, Torrance, West Covina, and Santa Clarita, plus Orange County, the Inland Empire, and San Diego County.
Not Sure Your Backups Work?
Call a Los Angeles IT engineer for a free backup review. No contract.