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ASK Backup and Data Recovery

A recent study discovered that, of companies experiencing a "major loss" of computer
records, 43 percent never reopened, 51 percent closed within two years of the loss, and a mere 6 percent survived over the long-term. These statistics highlight the necessity of crafting a Business Continuity Planning (BCP) strategy grounded in a robust data backup and recovery solution.

ASK has had a long time commitment to providing superior consulting and IT solutions for small and medium businesses in this area. We understand that a comprehensive solution for back up and recovery must be based upon a complete understanding of our customer's business tolerance, budget, infrastructure, regulatory requirements and growth strategies


ASK Business Data Recovery for Windows

Now there's a superior backup and disaster recovery solution for your Microsoft™ Windows servers that matches your needs and fits within your budget.

Our Network Attached Storage (NAS) device delivers a price-performance combination that compares well to expensive, high-availability server clustering, and beats tape backup solutions that are currently used in many business continuity plans.

The appliance takes snapshots of all the data on your servers up to every 15 minutes for better recovery point objectives. Then, if the need arises, our business continuity solution can restore server operations in 30 minutes or less using advanced virtualization tools.

Our complete BDR for Windows Solution includes...

  • Onsite NAS Device and optional Offsite Data Storage
  • Quick Standby Server using an Instant Virtualization Technology
  • Flexible Recovery options including Microsoft Exchange Mailbox and Message Level restores
  • Bare Metal Restorations
  • All inclusive solution at a low monthly cost
  • Our solution allows companies to decide whether to backup data onsite for ease of restoration, offsite for added security, or both for the maximum disaster recovery and business continuity solution. Our software is fully monitored by our Network Operations Center and help with a restoration or backup problem is just a phone call away. Because your servers are virtualized on our backup device you can have seamless operations in the case of a catastrophic server hardware failure.


    Visit our in depth description of ASK BDR for Windows
    by ASK
    An in depth look at our Disaster Recovery Solution for Windows Servers

    ASK Business Data Recovery for IBM® System i

    ASK offers multiple options for back up and disaster recovery of your IBM System i environment. We would be glad to provide you with a free consultation on which solution best fits your needs.

    ASK System i Hot Spare

    This service provides a replacement system capable of running all user data and applications in the event of a disaster. The Hot-spare service provides the ability to have a system delivered to your location, or an alternate location within a specified time frame when you declare a disaster.

    Benefits of the Solution Include:

  • Onsite delivery and installation of compatible replacement system in the event of a disaster
  • Daily remote monitoring to ensure a successful tape backup has occurred
  • Performance of an Annual Test which includes a complete restore on a backup system
  • Service level agreement ensuring delivery of replacement system within a specified time frame in a disaster
  • Installation of IBM system software, customer data, and configurations onto replacement machine in a disaster


  • Includes custom System i backup software

  • The ability to logically group libraries for ease of backup and restore
  • A historical view of backup history
  • Save-while-active integration to reduce down time windows to a few minutes
  • An easy way to identify libraries which are not included in your save strategy
  • A proven solution used for years by many of ASK's clients
  • Batch restricted state saves, which allows flexible scheduling of critical operating system data
  • Full training for your personnel on use of the software


  • Vision Solutions

    ASK is proud to be a provider for Vision Solutions, Inc. Vision is the world's leading provider of high availability, disaster recovery and data management solutions for the IBM® System i and System p markets. With a portfolio that spans the industry's most innovative and trusted HA brands, Vision's iTera&trade, MIMIX® and ORION&trade solutions keep business-critical information continuously protected and available. Affordable and easy to use, Vision products help to ensure business continuity, increase productivity, reduce operating costs and satisfy compliance requirements.

    For more information on Vision's portfolio of solutions please contact your ASK Sales Representative or go to www.visionsolutions.com



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    ASK's Backup and Disaster Recovery Solution for Microsoft Windows

    Disaster Recovery (BDR), Whitepaper
    by ASK
    An in depth look at our Disaster Recovery Solution for Windows Servers

    New Flash Video: Demo of ASK BDR for Windows

    Video: ASK Online BDR for Windows

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    Interested in learning more? Contact ASK to schedule a no risk consultation by calling 877-ASK-4-ASK or contact us today. An experienced ASK representative will answer any of your questions.