Backup & Restore Pilot
A focused restore test for selected workloads, helping you prove whether backups are usable in practice — not just successful on paper.
Know what will restore before you need it
Backup dashboards can look healthy while restore processes remain untested, undocumented or dependent on one person.
This pilot validates selected workloads in a controlled way, captures usable evidence and identifies the most important recovery gaps before wider backup or managed-service decisions.
What the pilot helps answer
Selected workloads are tested against an agreed method, target and acceptance approach.
Restore timing, evidence, validation steps and practical ownership points are captured.
You get a gap list and practical priorities for the next backup, recovery or continuity step.
Common signs this is worth doing
but nobody has recent restore evidence for key systems or data.
the process depends on one provider, one person or undocumented steps.
and the business needs practical evidence, not just assumptions.
current tooling, data size or process may not match business expectations.
What we focus on
The scope is agreed before work begins. The pilot usually covers one site or tenant, selected workloads and an agreed safe restore approach.
Agreed systems, files, SaaS data or virtual machines that matter enough to test.
Safe target, controlled production window by exception, access and validation plan.
Logs, screenshots, timings, results, issues and acceptance notes.
Practical next steps for immutability, off-site copies, MFA, roles or process gaps.
What you get
Evidence pack with logs, screenshots, timings and practical findings for the agreed test.
A documented runbook for the scoped pilot so the process is repeatable and easier to own.
Clear findings and recommended next steps for stronger recovery readiness.
How the pilot works
Scope
We confirm workloads, restore targets, access, stakeholders and success criteria.
Prepare
We agree the safe restore method, timing, validation contacts and evidence approach.
Test
We perform the agreed restore test and capture timing, results and issues.
Decide
You choose whether to improve, expand testing, redesign backup controls or move into managed care.
What this is not
Estate-wide backup architecture, DR buildout or migration work is scoped separately.
The pilot is limited to the selected workloads and agreed test approach.
The pilot gives evidence and next steps before committing to ongoing backup management.
Quick questions
What workloads can be included?
Scope may include selected files, systems, SaaS data, virtual machines or other agreed workloads, depending on the backup platform and safe restore method available.
Do you restore into production?
A safe restore target is preferred. A controlled production window may be considered by exception when explicitly approved and documented.
What access is required?
Administrative access to the backup platform and restore targets is usually required, along with named stakeholders who can validate results.
Are pilot prices published?
No. We confirm the estimate after scope, access requirements and deliverables are understood.
Want proof your backups can actually restore?
Start with a short conversation. We will help confirm whether a Backup & Restore Pilot is the right first step, or whether a broader backup review, continuity project or managed infrastructure path makes more sense.
No hard sell. Just clarity and next steps.
Start with a free 30-minute IT conversation
hello@services.virtusgroup.biz
0800 847 887 (VIRTUS)
virtusgroup.co.nz