Data loss is one of the biggest risks for any business. Whether due to ransomware, hardware failure, or human error, the consequences can be devastating. Swiss Backup from Infomaniak offers an automatic and secure backup solution, hosted in Switzerland, to protect your most critical data.
Why Is Backup Essential?
Too many businesses discover the importance of backup after a disaster. Yet the numbers speak for themselves:
- 60% of SMEs that suffer a major data loss close within 6 months
- Ransomware attacks hit a business every 11 seconds worldwide
- Human error accounts for 23% of data losses
- Hardware failures affect 1 in 20 hard drives per year
The question is not whether you\'ll experience a data loss, but when. Backup is your insurance.
What Is Swiss Backup?
Swiss Backup is Infomaniak\'s cloud backup service. It lets you automatically back up your servers, workstations, NAS, and virtual machines to Swiss datacenters.
Key Features
- Automatic backup – Schedule your backups with customizable frequency
- Incremental – Only changed data is transferred, saving bandwidth
- Versioning – Keep multiple versions of your files to recover a specific point in time
- Encryption – Data encrypted during transfer (TLS) and at rest (AES-256)
- Cross-platform – Windows, macOS, Linux, NAS (Synology, QNAP)
- Swiss hosting – Data stored exclusively in Switzerland
Available Plans
| Storage | Devices | Price/month | Price/year |
|---|---|---|---|
| 50 GB | 3 | €2.50 | €25 |
| 100 GB | 3 | €5 | €50 |
| 500 GB | 6 | €10 | €100 |
| 1 TB | 6 | €15 | €150 |
| 5 TB | Unlimited | €50 | €500 |
| 10 TB | Unlimited | €80 | €800 |
Compatible Protocols
Swiss Backup supports several backup protocols to adapt to different environments:
Acronis Backup
The recommended solution for most use cases. The Acronis agent installs on your machines and handles backup automatically.
- Full system backup (bare-metal)
- File and folder backup
- VM backup (VMware, Hyper-V)
- Intuitive web console
Restic
Open-source solution for advanced users. Ideal for Linux servers and automated scripts.
- Deduplication and compression
- Client-side encryption
- Compatible with S3/Swift protocols
Swift (OpenStack)
Object storage protocol compatible with many backup tools. Useful for integration with existing infrastructure.
Synology / QNAP
Direct integration with Synology (Hyper Backup) and QNAP NAS. Configure your NAS to back up directly to Swiss Backup.
Which Protocol to Choose?
For most businesses: Acronis. For technical environments (Linux, DevOps): Restic. For NAS: use the native Synology/QNAP integration.
Setting Up Swiss Backup
Step 1: Order Swiss Backup
In the Infomaniak Manager, order the Swiss Backup plan that matches your needs. The service is activated instantly.
Step 2: Configure the Agent
For Acronis (most common case):
- Download the Acronis agent from the Infomaniak dashboard
- Install it on the machine to back up
- Log in with the provided credentials
- Create a backup plan: select the data, frequency, and retention
- Start the first backup
Step 3: Verify the Backup
After the first backup, verify that:
- All expected data is present
- The backup size matches your expectations
- Email notifications are properly configured
Critical Tip
Regularly test restoring your backups. A backup that has never been tested is an unreliable backup. Set up at least one quarterly test restore.
The 3-2-1 Strategy
Swiss Backup fits perfectly into the recommended 3-2-1 backup strategy:
- 3 copies of your data (original + 2 backups)
- 2 different media (local disk + cloud)
- 1 offsite copy (Swiss Backup in Infomaniak\'s datacenter)
In practice, this might look like:
- Original data on your server or workstation
- Local backup on a NAS or external drive
- Cloud backup on Swiss Backup
If your office catches fire, local data and NAS are destroyed, but your Swiss Backup data is safe in a Swiss datacenter.
Swiss Backup vs the Competition
| Feature | Swiss Backup | Backblaze | AWS Backup |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hosting | Switzerland | USA | Various (US mainly) |
| GDPR compliance | Native | Limited | Configurable |
| Client-side encryption | Yes | Yes | Yes |
| Support | French-speaking, responsive | English only | Paid tiers |
| Ease of use | Easy | Easy | Complex |
| Pricing | Predictable | Predictable | Variable (usage-based) |
Use Cases
SMEs and Professionals
The 50 GB or 100 GB plan is sufficient for backing up essential files (accounting, contracts, client data). With Acronis, setup takes less than 30 minutes.
Web Agencies
Back up your web servers and client databases. The 500 GB plan accommodates multiple client sites. Combine with Infomaniak hosting for a fully Swiss infrastructure.
Healthcare Professionals
Medical data requires specific hosting. Swiss Backup, hosted in Switzerland, meets confidentiality requirements. Combined with the appropriate HDS hosting, it provides a compliant solution.
IT Teams
Use Restic or Swift for automated backup of your infrastructure. Integration with CI/CD and cron scripts for complete automation.
Conclusion
Swiss Backup is a reliable, simple, and sovereign backup solution. By hosting your backups in Switzerland, you benefit from strong legal protection and the quality of Infomaniak\'s infrastructure. Combined with a local backup, it provides solid protection against any type of data loss.
Don\'t wait for a disaster to think about backup. Set up Swiss Backup today and sleep soundly.
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