Cisco M365 DataProtect as a Service 1 User on Azure
Cisco M365 DataProtect as a Service on Azure provides essential Microsoft 365 data protection for one user, ensuring your critical business information is secure and recoverable.
- Data Recovery: Access to granular recovery of emails, files, and other M365 data to restore operations quickly.
- Compliance Assurance: Meet regulatory and internal compliance requirements for data retention and protection.
- Operational Continuity: Minimize downtime and data loss risks with automated backup and recovery processes.
- Simplified Management: Offload complex backup infrastructure management to a trusted provider.
Product Overview
Product Overview
Cisco M365 DataProtect as a Service on Azure is a software licensing solution designed to safeguard your Microsoft 365 data. It provides automated backup and recovery capabilities for essential M365 applications, ensuring your business-critical information remains accessible and protected against accidental deletion, cyber threats, or operational failures.
This service is ideal for business owners, IT managers, and IT professionals in small to mid-market companies who need reliable data protection without the overhead of managing complex backup infrastructure. It integrates with your existing Microsoft 365 environment, running on the Azure cloud for scalability and security.
- Automated Backups: Schedule regular, automated backups of your M365 data.
- Granular Recovery: Restore individual files, emails, or entire mailboxes with ease.
- Secure Cloud Storage: Data is stored securely in the Azure cloud.
- Compliance Support: Aids in meeting data retention and eDiscovery requirements.
- Scalable Licensing: Per-user licensing model allows for flexible scaling.
This service offers a straightforward, cloud-based solution for Microsoft 365 data protection, ideal for businesses seeking to secure their data without significant IT investment.
What This Enables
Enable Microsoft 365 Data Recovery
Enable teams to quickly restore lost or deleted Microsoft 365 data, including emails, files, and site content. This ensures business continuity and minimizes operational disruption following data incidents.
cloud-based productivity suites, SaaS applications, business continuity planning, data governance
Streamline Data Compliance
Streamline adherence to regulatory and internal data retention policies by ensuring M365 data is backed up and available for audit or legal discovery. This reduces the risk of compliance violations and associated penalties.
regulated industries, data privacy requirements, legal hold processes, corporate governance
Automate M365 Backups
Automate the backup process for Microsoft 365 data, eliminating manual effort and the risk of human error. This ensures consistent protection of your critical business information without requiring dedicated IT resources.
cloud-native operations, managed IT services, operational efficiency, risk mitigation
Key Features
Automated M365 Backups
Ensures consistent and reliable protection of your Microsoft 365 data without manual intervention.
Granular Data Recovery
Allows for precise restoration of individual emails, files, or entire M365 components, minimizing data loss.
Azure Cloud Deployment
Provides a secure, scalable, and resilient platform for data backup and recovery.
Per-User Licensing
Offers a flexible and cost-effective licensing model that scales with your organization's needs.
Compliance & Retention
Helps meet regulatory requirements and internal policies for data retention and eDiscovery.
Industry Applications
Finance & Insurance
Financial institutions require stringent data protection and retention to meet regulatory compliance like SEC Rule 17a-4 and FINRA regulations, making robust M365 backup essential.
Healthcare & Life Sciences
Healthcare organizations must comply with HIPAA and other privacy regulations, necessitating secure and reliable backup of patient data and communications stored in M365.
Legal & Professional Services
Law firms and professional services need to maintain client confidentiality and meet strict data retention mandates for case files and communications, often requiring eDiscovery capabilities.
Education & Research
Educational institutions manage vast amounts of student and faculty data, requiring secure backup solutions to ensure continuity of operations and protect sensitive academic information.
Frequently Asked Questions
What Microsoft 365 data is covered by this service?
This service typically covers core Microsoft 365 data including Exchange Online mailboxes, OneDrive for Business files, SharePoint Online sites, and Microsoft Teams data.
What is the license term?
This is a perpetual license, meaning you own the license indefinitely. However, ongoing support and access to the service may be subject to separate subscription terms or renewal.
How is data recovery performed?
Data recovery is performed through the Cohesity platform interface, allowing administrators to select specific items or data sets for restoration to their original location or an alternative destination.
Deployment & Support
Deployment Complexity
Low — self-service
Fulfillment
Digital Delivery
License keys / portal provisioning
Support Model
Zent Networks Managed
Renewal, add-license, and lifecycle management included
Subscription Terms
Cancellation
Cancel anytime — no charge on next cycle
You may cancel this subscription at any time. Cancellation takes effect at the end of the current billing period. You will not be charged for the following billing cycle. Access remains active through the end of the paid term.
Returns
Subscription licenses are non-refundable
Digital software licenses and SaaS subscriptions cannot be returned once activated or provisioned. Contact a Zent Networks account manager if you have questions before purchasing.