Managed Services
Patching and backups
A patch cadence, backups, and restores that have been tested rather than scheduled.
DEFINITION
Definition
Patching and backup operations set a tested cadence for software updates, data copies, retention, restore exercises and documented exceptions across managed systems.
THIS IS FOR YOU IF
- You can provide administrative system access.
- A named owner can supply a named service owner.
- Your team needs a patch schedule, tested backup configuration and restore runbook.
HONEST FIT
Not for you if
restore tests cannot be scheduled or unsupported systems must remain unchanged indefinitely.
WHAT WE BUILD
The work inside the scope
Inputs from you: Administrative system access, Data retention requirements, A named service owner and Current backup documentation. Work items: Asset and version inventory, Patch cadence design, Backup policy configuration, Restore testing and Exception recording. Together they produce a patch schedule, tested backup configuration and restore runbook.
01
Asset and version inventory
02
Patch cadence design
03
Backup policy configuration
04
Restore testing
05
Exception recording
PRODUCES
A patch schedule, tested backup configuration and restore runbook
HOW IT GOES
A three to five weeks working range
- 01
Set the boundary
Confirm the scope, the owner and the decisions that sit inside three to five weeks.
- 02
Inspect the inputs
Your team supplies administrative system access, data retention requirements, a named service owner, current backup documentation.
- 03
Build the work
We complete the agreed items and keep exceptions with a named owner.
- 04
Hand over the artefact
You receive a patch schedule, tested backup configuration and restore runbook.
WHAT YOU GET
An artefact your team holds
A patch schedule, tested backup configuration and restore runbook
FAQ
Questions about Patching and backups
Patching and backups covers asset and version inventory, patch cadence design, backup policy configuration, restore testing, exception recording.