What types of backup does NetApp SaaS Backup for Office 365 perform?

NetApp SaaS Backup for Office 365 provides a robust backup solution that includes both full and incremental backups. This approach allows users to maintain comprehensive data protection while minimizing storage requirements and backup time.

Full backups encompass the entire dataset at a particular point in time, ensuring that there is a complete snapshot of the data available for recovery. On the other hand, incremental backups only capture the changes made since the last backup (whether it was a full or incremental backup). This means that after an initial full backup, only new or modified data is backed up, which is efficient in terms of both time and storage space.

This combination of full and incremental backups ensures that users benefit from the advantages of comprehensive data recovery options without the downsides of excessive storage usage or backup durations. The capability of performing incremental backups also means that restores can be quicker, as the amount of data to be restored is lessened after the initial full backup.

Understanding this dual approach is crucial for users needing flexible and efficient backup strategies for their Office 365 data, thereby highlighting the effectiveness of NetApp SaaS Backup in meeting these needs.