Backup, disaster recovery & remote access Self-Hosted Infrastructure
We combine Tailscale (a private network that securely connects devices from
different institutions to our server), UrBackup (a central backup server that
we manage ourselves, with clients on each remote device making automatic copies over that
private network), and self-hosted RustDesk (our own remote access server, used
both for technical support and so authorized institution staff can work from home against their
physical computer at the building).
Tailscale, UrBackup, and RustDesk are third-party tools that we integrate and manage within our
own infrastructure — our value lies in the design, implementation, security, operation, and
support of the whole set, not in developing that software ourselves.
Disk failure recovery — this isn't "file backup," it's full workstation disaster recovery:
- A computer's disk fails at the institution.
- It's replaced with a new disk.
- The computer is booted from a recovery USB drive.
- The computer connects to our server.
- The latest available backup is restored.
- The workstation is back in operation, with downtime reduced to a minimum.