--- title: Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) for MSPs and IT teams description: Run critical systems in Acronis Cloud after an outage or attack. Test, orchestrate and execute recovery through one platform. canonical_url: https://www.acronis.com/en/platform/disaster-recovery/ locale: en last_updated: 2026-10-27 --- Acronis Disaster Recovery # Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) for MSPs and IT teams Return to work faster with disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS). Run critical systems in Acronis Cloud when an outage or attack takes production offline. Prepare, test and execute recovery through Acronis Cyber Platform, with backup, cybersecurity and disaster recovery working together in one console. [Try for free](https://www.acronis.com/en/trial/) [How to buy](https://www.acronis.com/en/platform/disaster-recovery/#buy) [![Image 2: Omdia names Acronis a Champion for managed backup and disaster recovery in new report](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c8cd5820c10332b083bff4202b1cd941.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/omdia-global-managed-bdr-leadership-matrix/) Omdia names Acronis a Champion for managed backup and disaster recovery in new report ![Image 3: Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS) for MSPs and IT teams](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/656c7176b2367435d776f273739607bf.png) Looking for help? ## Frequently asked questions ### What is disaster recovery as a service? DRaaS provides cloud infrastructure and tools to run critical workloads when the primary environment is unavailable. Acronis combines recovery compute, storage, networking and orchestration with backup, helping teams restore services after failures, attacks or site disruptions. ### How does DRaaS differ from backup or BaaS? Backup preserves data for restoration. DRaaS adds an alternate environment where systems can run, plus failover, testing and failback. Backup protects the data; disaster recovery prepares the infrastructure and process to resume operations. ### How can MSPs extend disaster recovery to Microsoft Azure? With Acronis Cyber Platform (formerly Acronis Cyber Protect Cloud), MSPs can recover eligible workloads into Azure using backups stored in Azure, Acronis Cloud, or partner-hosted storage. Cold DR creates recovery compute only when needed, while runbooks, test failovers, and failback are managed from Acronis. MSPs can also use Azure networking to fit customer environments. [Explore disaster recovery planning](https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/disaster-recovery/) ### How should I define RTO and RPO for my recovery plan? RTO is the target time to restore a service, while RPO is the maximum acceptable age of recovered data. Define both based on business priorities, application dependencies and acceptable downtime or data loss. Use backup and restore for less time-sensitive workloads, and cloud failover where faster recovery is required. Assign application owners, agree on who declares an incident, and test failover regularly, especially after significant changes. Retain test results for reviews and audits. [Explore business continuity](https://www.acronis.com/en/solutions/business-continuity/) ### Can I test failover without disrupting production? Yes. Test failovers run in an isolated environment. Automated weekly or monthly tests check server startup; runbook and application tests help validate dependencies. ### Which workloads are supported? Acronis supports Windows and Linux physical servers, virtual machines and cloud VMs, including VMware vSphere and Microsoft Hyper-V environments. ### Where will my recovery systems run? Recovery systems run in the Acronis Cloud recovery location configured for your service. Available regions depend on the deployment and should be confirmed against data-residency requirements. ### How is disaster recovery priced? Acronis Cloud pricing reflects DR storage, active compute and optional public IP addresses alongside applicable product licensing. Tests use compute resources too. ### Do I need Acronis Backup first? Yes. Acronis Disaster Recovery uses eligible Acronis image-based backups as recovery points. For Acronis Cloud recovery, protect workloads in the appropriate Acronis Cloud storage. ### Can I return workloads to the original environment? Yes. Failback returns workloads from the recovery site to physical or virtual infrastructure. Incremental failback transfers changed data while the cloud workload continues running. ### Can an IT team buy disaster recovery without an MSP? Yes. IT teams can purchase disaster recovery for a supported cloud deployment of Acronis Cyber Protect. Small businesses can start with their most critical servers and expand coverage as recovery requirements grow. ### How does disaster recovery fit into a business continuity plan? DR restores IT services; business continuity also covers people, communications and operational processes. Set recovery priorities, define responsibilities and test access to critical applications. Product help In case you have any difficulties, we have collected all the useful materials for this product in our [FAQ](https://kb.acronis.com/content/64830/), [Video Tutorials](https://www.youtube.com/user/Acronis/playlists?view=50&sort=dd&shelf_id=2) and [Documentation](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/documentation/). Also you can always ask your question on our [Discussion Boards](https://forum.acronis.com/). Technical support Customers with active product maintenance or subscription are entitled to 24/7 technical support. Follow the instructions at the [Technical Support Site](https://www.acronis.com/en/support/providers/general-info/) to get prompt support by phone, chat or e-mail. ## Bring operations back without building a second site When a server fails or a site becomes unavailable, people need their applications back. Acronis adds cloud recovery infrastructure and orchestration to your backup strategy, so you can prepare for downtime without maintaining a duplicate production environment. ### Shorten business disruption Fail over critical servers to Acronis Cloud while you repair the original environment. Keep essential applications accessible and give your team time to restore normal operations. ### Make recovery repeatable Replace improvised recovery steps with tested runbooks. Coordinate application dependencies and check readiness before an incident puts your plan under pressure. ### Do more with one platform Build on your existing Acronis backups and protection agents. Centralize recovery operations and security context, reducing tool switching and service-delivery overhead. ## Three reasons to prepare for faster recovery * 1 in 5 reported outage costs above $1 million One in five surveyed data center operators said their most recent impactful outage cost more than US$1 million. ([Uptime Institute: Annual Outage Analysis 2026](https://intelligence.uptimeinstitute.com/resource/annual-outage-analysis-2026)) * 42% experienced a significant disruption In a global disaster recovery survey, 42% of respondents reported a significant disaster, outage or business disruption within the previous two years. ([Forrester/DRJ: The State of Disaster Recovery Preparedness 2026](https://user-35215390377.cld.bz/Disaster-Recovery-Journal-Spring-2026)) * 55% recovery success with frequent testing Organizations testing at least monthly reported successful cyber recovery 55% of the time, compared with 35% among those testing less often. ([Dell: Global Cyber Resilience Insights, 2026](https://www.dell.com/en-us/blog/why-cyber-recovery-testing-fails-and-how-to-start/)) ## A cloud disaster recovery service built into your protection Move from protected data to running systems through one connected workflow. Acronis brings cloud compute, storage, networking and disaster recovery software together. ### From backup to running systems * **Protect:** Create image-based backups of critical workloads in Acronis Cloud and schedule them to match your data loss tolerance. * **Prepare:** Configure recovery servers, compute resources and network access. These cloud counterparts are ready to start from your backups when needed. * **Fail over:** Select a recovery point and start a server or execute a runbook to bring several systems online in sequence. * **Fail back:** Transfer workloads and changes back after the original environment is ready, then complete a controlled switchover. ![Image 4: From backup to running systems](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/d82bdd2a153a4f245bd793cc5bf09b0f.png) ### Recover applications in the right order Bring directory services and databases online before the applications that depend on them. Build runbooks with ordered steps, parallel actions and completion checks, then execute the plan from the console when recovery is needed. Run the same sequence in test mode to uncover missing dependencies. Follow execution progress and history to see what completed and where intervention is required. ![Image 5: Recover applications in the right order](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/283c767fc628de7067fbc2abb524d8e2.png) ### Test recovery before the business depends on it Run test failovers in an isolated environment without interrupting production. Schedule automated tests weekly or monthly to check whether recovery servers start successfully, using screenshot analysis and reported results. Combine automated boot checks with application and network testing to validate the complete service. A successful boot is a useful checkpoint; a working business application is the outcome that matters. ![Image 6: Test recovery before the business depends on it](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/7a26f12c57c10d46c83b97720ae59115.png) ### Recover with security context. Return with less disruption. Combine disaster recovery with Acronis backup scanning to identify recovery points with detected malware before selecting a point for failover. Immutable backup storage and encryption help protect the recovery copies you rely on. When production is ready, use incremental failback to transfer changed data while the cloud workload continues running. Monitor transfer progress and estimated downtime, then schedule the final switchover. [Explore Acronis Cyber Platform](https://www.acronis.com/en/platform/) ![Image 7: Recover with security context. Return with less disruption.](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c84fe3fb1b19c3c2557ddea4527449f1.png) ## Put your recovery plan into action [See all features](https://www.acronis.com/en/platform/features/) ### Point-in-time failover Choose an available recovery point to restart a workload from the state that fits the incident. ### Recovery point monitoring Set RPO thresholds and track whether recovery points are recent enough for your protection objectives. ### Flexible connectivity Use site-to-site VPN, point-to-site access or multisite IPsec connections to support recovery across locations. ### Network configuration Configure DNS and supported network segments so recovered applications can communicate with dependencies. ### Encrypted backup support Use supported encrypted backups for recovery, with credentials configured for required DR operations. ### Recovery visibility Monitor recovery servers, infrastructure health, alerts and test results to focus attention on gaps. ## Choose the recovery approach that fits the workload Compare cloud disaster recovery with building and operating a secondary site or relying on backup restoration alone. | | DRaaS in Acronis Cloud | DIY secondary site | Backup only | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Cost model | Service and usage charges; no second site to build | Infrastructure, licenses and ongoing site costs | Backup software and storage; recovery infrastructure still needed | | Recovery time | Cloud failover; timing depends on the tested configuration | Depends on replication and standby design | Depends on restore volume and available infrastructure | | Testing | Isolated failover tests and runbooks | Build and maintain your own test process | Validate backups and test restores | | Staff effort | One console for backup and DR | Operate the secondary environment and recovery tools | Manage backup plus system restoration | | Site separation | Off-site cloud recovery location | Arrange a separate location | Only if off-site copies are configured | ## See recovery readiness in practice [Explore case studies](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/category/case-studies/) [![Image 8: Cintech saves customer from downtime and triples their client base with Acronis Disaster Recovery](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/bd24a8bccc37086f06bb6d64ea8a415d.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/cintech-saves-customer-from-downtime-and-triples-their-client-base-with-acronis-disaster-recovery/) Case study ### [Cintech saves a customer from downtime](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/cintech-saves-customer-from-downtime-and-triples-their-client-base-with-acronis-disaster-recovery/) “Since adopting Acronis, we have been able to triple our customer base using the same resources. The platform is easy to configure and provides rapid data recovery, allowing us to scale efficiently.” Luiz Claudio Rodrigues Sales Director, Cintech [Read the case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/cintech-saves-customer-from-downtime-and-triples-their-client-base-with-acronis-disaster-recovery/) [![Image 9: DIAMATIX helps manufacturers ensure backup and disaster recovery for industrial environments](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/317a05def9c15413ad2d19553f8bfb8d.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/diamatix-helps-manufacturers-ensure-backup-and-disaster-recovery-for-industrial-environments/) Case study ### [DIAMATIX helps manufacturers prepare for recovery](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/diamatix-helps-manufacturers-ensure-backup-and-disaster-recovery-for-industrial-environments/) “Electricity can fail. Anything can happen. In any natural disaster, manufacturers need a proper disaster recovery plan, including the ability to recover somewhere else.” Sezen Anefi Founder and CEO, DIAMATIX [Read the case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/diamatix-helps-manufacturers-ensure-backup-and-disaster-recovery-for-industrial-environments/) [![Image 10: Mindfire Technologies delivers six services with one solution: Acronis Cyber Platform](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/48d1e5465e715f67cd1264c7f01c953d.png)](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/mindfire-technologies-delivers-six-services-with-one-solution-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) Case study ### [Mindfire Technologies delivers six services with one solution](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/mindfire-technologies-delivers-six-services-with-one-solution-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) “Acronis has a very clear roadmap, and we can better plan our service offerings. As an MSP, we are selling a service program and not a tool.” Rejeesh Kumar CTO, Mindfire Technologies [Read the case study](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/mindfire-technologies-delivers-six-services-with-one-solution-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) [Explore case studies](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/category/case-studies/) ## How to buy Acronis Disaster Recovery Monthly usage ### Service Providers Add DR to existing backup relationships, manage multiple customers and demonstrate value through recovery testing. * **License**: Acronis Disaster Recovery * **Deployment**: Cyber Platform cloud service [Calculate pricing](https://www.acronis.com/en/msp/pricing-calculator/) [Get a demo](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cloud/demo/) Annual subscription ### IT Departments Keep control of recovery plans, testing and failback without operating a second data center. * **License**: Disaster Recovery add-on for Acronis Cyber Protect * **Deployment**: Cyber Platform cloud service [Buy now](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/purchasing/) [Compare editions](https://www.acronis.com/en/products/cyber-protect/licensing/) * Awards * Compliance ## Award-winning backup and recovery [![Image 11](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c8cd5820c10332b083bff4202b1cd941.png) Omdia Global Managed BDR Champion](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/omdia-global-managed-bdr-leadership-matrix/) [![Image 12](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/580b690ca69cececde82fde57a22ad79.png) SoftwareReviews Backup and Availability Champion](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-earns-champion-status-in-four-info-tech-softwarereviews-reports/) [![Image 13](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/3ead81d51504df24bae6c7d4ce3a7cb9.png) G2 Grid Leader in Best Server Backup](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/acronis-ranked-1-in-server-backup-in-the-g2-fall-2026-grid-report/) [![Image 14](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/1b1ed91b3690ba0a5ab3a1b88c516066.png) DCIG Top 5 Vendor, Microsoft 365 Backup](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/) [![Image 15](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/7d7adc57a35f4e197ff760a6749bdbf8.png) CRN Storage 100 List](https://www.acronis.com/en-us/pr/2025/acronis-recognized-for-cyber-resiliency-advancements-on-2025-crn-storage-100-list-for-fifth-consecutive-year/) [See all awards](https://www.acronis.com/en/company/awards/) ## Support your compliance requirements ![Image 16](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/c571a0dabb2eda567f0a8e2728126474.png) GDPR ![Image 17](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/4b409802cb91a929d2d2bdf05b84f1d2.png) NIS 2 ![Image 18](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/7a26c7ed7e4343022cc0756c77d78a3f.png) HIPAA ![Image 19](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/7f3dc330bb8e4f173c8074d0084cc4ec.png) ISO 27001 ![Image 20](https://staticfiles.acronis.com/images/content/ef1512dc4256735db601d41359eb3750.png) PCI DSS [Explore compliance](https://www.acronis.com/en/compliance/) ## Useful resources Datasheet ### [Explore disaster recovery capabilities](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/resource/advanced-disaster-recovery-for-acronis-cyber-protect-cloud/) Review disaster recovery capabilities and deployment options for MSPs. Product demo ### [See disaster recovery in action](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/category/videos/?tags=27&sort=recent) Explore how Acronis connects backup, cloud failover and recovery management. Analyst Reports ### [Acronis in DCIG top five backup solutions for Microsoft 365](https://www.acronis.com/en/blog/posts/dcig-validates-power-of-acronis-backup-solutions-with-top-5-vendor-honors/) Review the independent recognition of Acronis Microsoft 365 backup capabilities. [Explore all resources](https://www.acronis.com/en/resource-center/)