Business servers, NAS and data backup in Corsica
We install business servers and NAS devices to centralise your files and back up your data, in Bastia and across Corsica. A NAS (network-attached storage) is a storage unit connected to your network that lets the whole team share the same documents. Combined with automatic backups and an off-site copy, it protects your business against hardware failure, theft and ransomware.
Business server, NAS or network storage: what are they for?
When files are scattered across everyone's computers, USB sticks and several inboxes, nobody knows which version is the right one, and a single failure can wipe out years of work. We put in place a solution sized for your organisation.
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NAS
A compact file server connected to the network that centralises the team's documents, with access rights per person or department. It is often the best fit for small organisations.
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Business server
A more powerful machine for running networked business software, a database, a user directory or virtual machines (several logical servers on one physical machine).
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Backup
Automatic, regular copies of your data on a second device and off site, so everything can be restored after an incident.
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UPS
An uninterruptible power supply: a battery that takes over during a power cut and gives the server time to shut down cleanly, without damaging data.
Centralised storage for SMEs, practices and local authorities
Any organisation that produces documents needs a safe place to keep them. The need is particularly strong in some sectors.
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Professional practices
Accountants, solicitors, notaries, architects: large, confidential archives that must be kept for years and found quickly.
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Healthcare
Medical and allied health practices, whose patient data calls for extra care.
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Trades and construction
Plans, site photos and quotes: heavy files shared between the office and teams in the field.
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Local authorities and associations
Council minutes, administrative files and accounts, often handled by several departments or volunteers.
How to choose a NAS or server for your small business
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Capacity and growth
We measure how much data you have today and estimate how it will grow, so the storage does not fill up within a few months.
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Disk redundancy
RAID spreads data across several disks so the system keeps running if one of them fails. Be aware: RAID is not a backup. It does not protect against deletion, ransomware or fire.
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Usage
Simple file sharing, networked business software, remote access for staff on the move: each use points towards a NAS or a more complete server.
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Location
Noise, heat and physical access: a server should sit somewhere ventilated, lockable and protected, even in small premises.
Data backup for small businesses: the 3-2-1 rule
Reliable backup rests on a simple, widely recognised principle: three copies of your data, on two different types of media, with one kept off site. In practice, your files live on the NAS, an automatic backup goes to a second device and an additional copy is sent to a remote location, such as an encrypted cloud service or another of your sites.
That off-site copy is what protects you from theft, fire, flooding or ransomware, the malicious software that encrypts your files and demands a ransom. We favour versioned backups, which keep several successive states of your files, and we test restores: a backup that has never been restored is only an assumption.
On the GDPR side, access to the server is through named accounts limited to what each person needs, administration is protected, and the off-site copy is chosen with an eye on where your data will be stored.
Installing the server and migrating your data
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Needs assessment
An inventory of your data, software and usage, and a look at your premises and existing equipment, on site in Bastia or elsewhere in Haute-Corse.
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Recommendation and quote
An architecture explained in plain terms and a clear, jargon-free quote separating hardware, disks, off-site backup and installation time.
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Supply, installation and configuration
Server set-up, folder structure, access rights, migration of existing data, scheduled backups and a first test restore.
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Handover and maintenance
Documentation for the installation and guidance for your team: where to save files, how to retrieve an earlier version, who to contact if in doubt.
What drives the cost of a server or NAS
The budget depends mainly on the usable storage capacity and expected growth, the level of redundancy (number of disks, backup power), the type of machine (NAS or a fuller server), the off-site backup solution, which may involve a subscription, the volume of data to migrate and whether networked business software needs to be installed.
Where it makes sense, we present several costed options so you can choose knowing the trade-offs of each.
Backup monitoring and server maintenance
A server is not something you install and forget. Disks wear out, security updates keep coming and a backup can stop working without anyone noticing. Under a maintenance contract, we monitor disk health and backup jobs, apply updates, test restores regularly and warn you well before you run out of space.
Technologies and methods
- NAS
- RAID
- 3-2-1 backup
- Versioned backup
- UPS
- VPN
- GDPR
Frequently asked questions
Is a NAS enough, or do we need a proper server?
For sharing and backing up files, a NAS is enough for most small organisations. A server becomes worthwhile if you need to run networked business software, a database or several services. We advise you based on how you actually work.
Doesn't the cloud replace an on-site server?
The two complement each other. Local storage stays fast and accessible even when the internet connection is down, while the cloud is ideal for the off-site copy. Depending on your situation, we combine both or point you towards a fully online solution through our hosting and cloud service.
Is RAID enough to protect our data?
No. RAID lets you keep working when a disk fails, but a deletion, ransomware or theft affects every disk at once. Only a genuine backup, with a copy kept off site, protects you against those risks.
Can we access our files from outside the office?
Yes, securely, through a VPN: an encrypted tunnel between the remote computer and your network. We avoid exposing the server directly to the internet, which is a common and dangerous configuration mistake.
Our files are spread across several computers. Is that a problem?
It is a common situation. We bring the files together on the new storage, organise the folder structure with you and remove duplicates where possible, so you start from a clean base.