Microsoft 365
Confirm protected mailboxes, OneDrive accounts and SharePoint sites. Review the recovery points, retention and scope in your plan.
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Managed backup · Cove Data Protection
Back up what matters. Plan how to recover.
Managed protection for Microsoft 365, computers and servers, with coverage, retention and recovery requirements agreed around your business.
Three areas to include in your backup plan
Computers
Protect important business files and plan what happens if a laptop or desktop fails, is damaged or is stolen.
Servers
Identify applications, databases, dependencies and the equipment needed to bring important services back.
Recovery testing
Agree a representative restore test. Check that recovered data is usable and record the time and follow-up actions.
Read about restore testing →What managed backup involves
- Scope: agree which users, devices, data and workloads are selected for protection.
- Configuration: set up Cove Data Protection and the options appropriate for each workload.
- Monitoring: review backup status and follow up failures or incomplete jobs within your service agreement.
- Retention: confirm how long backup data is kept and which recovery points are available.
- Recovery: agree the restore required, the destination and the checks needed before data is used.
Cove is cloud-first. Local recovery options may be appropriate for supported computer and server workloads; Microsoft 365 uses a separate cloud backup workflow. Storage, schedules and recovery options depend on the workload and your agreed plan.
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Backup Plans & Pricing
All plans are managed and monitored by StormDotCom — powered by Cove Data Protect.
Microsoft 365 Backup
R32/month per device
Complete backup of your Microsoft 365 environment — protecting business-critical cloud data.
- Microsoft Exchange backup
- OneDrive backup
- SharePoint backup
- Point-in-time restore
- Managed & monitored
- Cove Data Protect powered
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Workstation Backup
R195/month per device
Full backup for laptops and desktops — 100 GB included per device.
- Laptop & desktop backup
- 100 GB storage included
- Automated daily backups
- Fast file & folder restore
- Bare-metal recovery option
- Managed & monitored
- Cove Data Protect powered
Server Backup
From R850
/month per deviceEnterprise-grade server protection — 500 GB storage included per device.
- Physical & virtual server backup
- 500 GB storage included
- Automated scheduled backups
- Full server & bare-metal restore
- Hyper-V & VMware support
- Managed & monitored
- Cove Data Protect powered
All backups are managed and monitored by StormDotCom. We verify your backups run successfully and alert you to any issues — so you can focus on your business. Prices exclude VAT. View full pricing →
Microsoft 365 backup is billed by StormDotCom at R32 per device per month, excluding VAT. Your quote identifies the Microsoft 365 users and workloads covered by that service. Computer and server storage allowances and any additional capacity are confirmed in your quote.
Know what recovery would involve
Backup software alone cannot promise a recovery time for every incident. The amount of data, connection speed, available equipment, application dependencies and the restore required all matter. We review your acceptable downtime and data loss, then agree the recovery approach.
Backup questions, answered clearly
Does Microsoft 365 already have recovery features?
Yes. Features such as version history, recycle bins and SharePoint library restoration can help with recovery, within their requirements and limits. Compare those options with the retention and recovery scope your business needs.
Is syncing files the same as a separate backup?
No. Sync keeps working copies aligned and can propagate unwanted changes. Built-in recovery features can help, while an additional backup service provides a separately managed set of recovery points within its agreed scope.
How long are backups kept?
Retention depends on your backup plan and service agreement. Confirm which recovery points are available and any long-term archiving arrangements.
Does a successful backup job prove we can recover everything?
No. A representative restore test helps validate a particular recovery scenario. It does not prove that every application or the entire business can recover.
Does EDR replace backup?
No. Endpoint security helps detect and respond to attacks. Rollback has platform and configuration limits. Backups and a recovery plan provide another protection layer. Explore managed SentinelOne EDR.
Sources: Microsoft SharePoint recovery and Cove Microsoft 365 protection. Reviewed October 2026.