Backup & Disaster Recovery.
Your data is the foundation of your business. We design backup architectures and DR strategies that protect it — and get you back online fast when things go wrong.
What We Deliver
Backups that actually work when you need them.
Every organization backs up its data. Far fewer can actually recover from it. The gap between "we have backups" and "we can restore operations in two hours" is where most businesses are exposed — and where Shift7 focuses.
We've seen it firsthand: backup jobs that silently fail for months, recovery procedures that haven't been tested since they were written, and DR plans that exist in a binder on a shelf but have never been exercised. These aren't edge cases. They're the norm.
Shift7 builds backup and DR strategies that are tested, automated, and documented — so when the call comes at 2 AM, your team knows exactly what to do and the systems are ready to execute.
Backup Architecture Design
Full-stack backup strategy covering databases, file systems, application state, and configuration. We design for your RTO and RPO targets — not generic defaults.
Cloud-Native DR
AWS-based disaster recovery using pilot light, warm standby, and multi-region active-active patterns. Cross-account, cross-region replication with automated failover.
DR Runbook Development
Step-by-step recovery procedures that your team can execute under pressure. Every runbook is tested, version-controlled, and paired with automation where possible.
DR Testing & Validation
Scheduled failover exercises that prove your recovery capability. We run tabletop exercises, partial failovers, and full-scale DR tests with measurable success criteria.
Data Replication Strategy
Synchronous and asynchronous replication design for databases, message queues, and storage. We match the replication pattern to the data's criticality and your budget.
BCP & Recovery Planning
Business continuity plans that cover technology, people, and process. Communication trees, escalation procedures, and vendor contact playbooks included.
DR Patterns
The right recovery strategy depends on the workload.
Not every system needs instant failover. We help you match recovery patterns to business impact — so you invest where it matters and save where it doesn't.
Backup & Restore
Scheduled backups to S3 or cold storage. Restore from snapshots when needed. Best for non-critical workloads and dev environments.
Lowest cost
Pilot Light
Core infrastructure running at minimum capacity in the DR region. Data replication is continuous. Scale up on failover.
Low cost
Warm Standby
Scaled-down but fully functional copy of production. Handles a portion of traffic at all times. Scale to full on failover.
Moderate cost
Multi-Region Active
Full production capacity in multiple regions. Traffic is load-balanced across all sites. No failover needed — all sites are live.
Highest cost
The Reality
Most organizations aren't ready.
Companies without DR fail
Of companies that experience a major data loss without a DR plan file for bankruptcy within one year.
Per minute of downtime
The average cost of unplanned downtime for mid-market enterprises, according to Ponemon Institute research.
DR plans never tested
Of organizations have a disaster recovery plan on paper but have never executed a full-scale recovery test.
Our Process
How a backup & DR engagement works.
Inventory & Classify
We catalog every workload, data store, and dependency. Each system is classified by business impact to determine the right recovery tier.
Define RTO/RPO
Working with your business stakeholders, we set recovery time and recovery point objectives for each tier. These drive every architecture decision.
Design & Build
We architect the backup infrastructure, replication pipelines, and failover automation. Everything is codified — CloudFormation, Terraform, or scripted runbooks.
Test & Iterate
We run a full DR test before handoff. Then we establish a recurring test schedule — quarterly or semi-annual — so your recovery capability stays proven.
Not sure where you stand?
Start with a DR Assessment.
Our structured assessment scores your readiness across 6 domains and delivers executable runbooks, gap analysis, and a testing plan your team can use immediately.