> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/glossary-of-terms/b/backup-as-a-service.md). # Backup as a service Explore the convenience of Backup as a Service (BaaS), a cloud-based data protection solution. ### Definition Backup as a service (BaaS) is a cloud-based data backup and recovery service that provides customers with a way to back up their data to a remote, cloud-based server over the internet, rather than backing up to a local, on-premises server. ### Explanation BaaS is a form of cloud computing that enables customers to outsource their data backup and recovery needs to a third-party provider. With BaaS, customers typically pay a monthly or yearly subscription fee to have their data backed up to a cloud-based server maintained by the BaaS provider. The data is typically encrypted before it is transmitted to the cloud, and customers can access and recover their data using a web-based interface or other tools provided by the BaaS provider. BaaS is particularly useful for organizations that want to ensure the security and reliability of their backups, without having to invest in and maintain their own backup infrastructure. BaaS providers can offer a range of services, such as automated backups, data deduplication, and backup testing and verification. ### Related terms * Cloud backup: The process of backing up data to a cloud-based storage system. * Disaster recovery as a service (DRaaS): A cloud-based service that provides failover and recovery in the event of a disaster. * Backup storage: The physical or virtual storage location where backup data is stored. * Backup and recovery software: Software designed to create, manage, and restore backups. --- # Agent Instructions This documentation is published with GitBook. GitBook is the documentation platform designed so that both humans and AI agents can read, navigate, and reason over technical content effectively. Learn more at gitbook.com. ## Querying This Documentation If you need additional information that is not directly available in this page, you can query the documentation by asking a question. Perform an HTTP GET request on the following URL with the `ask` and `goal` query parameters: ``` GET https://data-backup.gitbook.io/data-protection/glossary-of-terms/b/backup-as-a-service.md?ask=&goal= ``` `ask` is the immediate question: it should be specific, self-contained, and written in natural language. `goal` is what the user is ultimately trying to achieve, the reason they need the answer. Sharing it helps GitBook give you a better, more relevant answer. A goal is most helpful when it describes the outcome the user wants rather than restating the question. For example, with `ask=how do I create an API token`, a goal like `automate deployments from our CI pipeline` lets GitBook tailor the answer to that use case. The response will contain a direct answer to the question and relevant excerpts and sources from the documentation. Use this mechanism when the answer is not explicitly present in the current page, you need clarification or additional context, or you want to retrieve related documentation sections.