Backup and disaster recovery are the unsung heroes of ERP continuity. SAP Business One may run smoothly day-to-day, but without a solid recovery plan, a single incident could bring operations to a halt.

The first rule of ERP continuity is redundancy. All critical data should exist in at least two geographically separate locations. Cloud hosting makes this easy automated replication ensures your SAP databases are mirrored across regions such as Dubai, Frankfurt, or Johannesburg.

Backup frequency depends on your risk tolerance. Most businesses use daily incremental backups with weekly full backups. This combination minimizes data loss while optimizing storage. Retention policies should be clearly defined  typically keeping 30 to 90 days of backup history.

Encryption is another non-negotiable. Backups must be encrypted both in transit and at rest. This prevents exposure even if storage devices are compromised.

Testing is often overlooked. Regular disaster recovery drills are vital. You should simulate system failure and measure recovery time (RTO) and recovery point (RPO). The goal is to restore full operations within the defined window  ideally under four hours for most SMBs.

Automation reduces human error. Modern cloud systems automatically verify backup integrity and alert administrators if issues arise.

Documentation also matters. Every business should maintain an up-to-date runbook describing recovery steps, key contacts, and system dependencies.

With ransomware and system outages on the rise, disaster recovery is more than insurance  it’s resilience. For SAP B1 users, a reliable cloud backup plan is the difference between hours of inconvenience and days of downtime.

In 2025, companies that treat backup as a strategic investment will outperform those that rely on luck. CloudTaktiks provides the tools it’s up to each organization to use them wisely.