Illustrative scenario — not a client project
A two-branch clinic with one fragile server
The tangle
Patient scheduling and records run on a single ageing server at the main branch. The second branch connects over an unreliable link. Backups go to a USB drive that stays in the same room.
The route we would take
- Inventory the server, applications and data, and agree recovery targets with the clinic.
- Replace the branch link with an encrypted site-to-site connection and a backup internet line.
- Move backups to multiple copies, including one offsite and one protected from deletion, then test a full restore.
- Plan the server replacement or migration with a documented rollback.
What you would have at the end
A documented network, backups proven by a restore test, and a written recovery plan — with the remaining risks stated clearly.