Backup4Dynamics is now live! A purpose-built backup and recovery solution for Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse that combines automated backup scheduling with granular restore capabilities for complete data protection.
Key Highlights
- Retain backups beyond Microsoft’s native backup retention window, with long-term and lifetime retention based on your configured retention policy.
- Restore specific records in minutes instead of your entire environment in hours.
- Keep your backup data in your own Azure account, not in Microsoft-managed infrastructure.
- Monitor backup and restore operations in real time with comprehensive visibility, not limited logs.
Why Dynamics 365 Backup and Recovery Matters
Dynamics 365 CRM stores your organization’s most critical business data. Customer records, sales pipelines, interactions, and business intelligence flow through your system continuously. Yet many organizations rely solely on Microsoft’s native backup capabilities, which come with significant limitations.
Backup4Dynamics by Inogic was built to address this gap. It provides automated backup management designed specifically for Dynamics 365 environments, giving you the control and flexibility that native backups cannot offer.
What Backup4Dynamics Delivers
Automated Backup at Configured Frequencies
Schedule automatic backups at configured frequencies matching your requirements. Daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals. Configure once, and Backup4Dynamics handles backups automatically.
Incremental Backups of Newly Added or Modified Data
Perform incremental backups capturing only newly added or modified data. Reduces storage requirements while maintaining point-in-time recovery capability.
Complete Data Coverage
Back up Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse records, attachments, and notes comprehensively. All critical business information stays protected.
On-Demand Backups
Create on-demand backups whenever needed. Run backups before critical deployments, data imports, or system updates.
Backup Monitoring Dashboard
Monitor backup runs, status, and progress in real time. Track backup history, job status, and failure alerts from a centralized dashboard.
Granular Restore
Restore selected backed-up records without impacting your entire environment. Recover from accidental deletions, failed imports, integration issues, and data corruption.
Point-in-Time Recovery
Restore data from any point in your backup history. Choose exactly when your data should be recovered from.
Long-Term Retention
Support long-term retention, including lifetime retention based on your retention policy configuration.
Bring Your Own Storage (BYOS)
Store backup data in your own Azure Storage account. Complete data ownership, access control, and governance.
Monitor Restore Operations
Track restore runs, status, progress, and execution details. Maintain complete documentation of all recovery operations.
Supported Environments
Backup4Dynamics supports:
- Dynamics 365 CRM Online
- Microsoft Dataverse
How Backup4Dynamics Compares to Native Backups
Microsoft provides native backup capabilities as part of Dynamics 365 subscriptions. However, native backups have limitations:
| Feature | Microsoft Native Backups | Backup4Dynamics |
| Backup Retention | 7-28 days (based on subscription level) | Long-term retention, including lifetime retention |
| Backup Scheduling | No automated scheduling | Automated backup scheduling at configured frequencies |
| Backup Type | Full backups only | Incremental backups of newly added or modified data |
| Restore Options | Full environment restoration only | Granular restore for specific records |
| Recovery Flexibility | No point-in-time options | Point-in-time recovery to any backup point |
| Data Ownership | Backup data stored in Microsoft-managed infrastructure | Complete data ownership through BYOS (Bring Your Own Storage) |
| Backup Visibility | Limited visibility into backup operations | Comprehensive monitoring of backup and restore operations |
| Operational Control | Minimal | Full control over backup timing, frequency, and recovery |
Organizations requiring longer retention, granular recovery options, complete data ownership, or more control over backup operations choose solutions specifically designed for Dynamics 365 backup needs.
Key Benefits of Backup4Dynamics for Organizations
Reliable Data Protection
Protect your Microsoft Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse data from accidental deletion, failed imports, data corruption, and unexpected data loss through automated, reliable backup operations.
Operational Efficiency
Automate backup management completely. Schedule automatic backups at configured frequencies and let Backup4Dynamics handle the rest. Eliminate manual backup operations and associated overhead.
Flexible Recovery
Restore selected backed-up records for precise recovery, or restore from any point in your backup history with point-in-time recovery. Minimize downtime and business disruption during data recovery.
Data Governance Control
Store your backup data in your own Azure Storage account and maintain complete control over access, location, and compliance. Backup4Dynamics with BYOS gives your organization complete data ownership.
Business Continuity
Reduce operational disruption through reliable backup and fast recovery capabilities that keep your Dynamics 365 CRM available when unexpected data loss occurs.
Backup4Dynamics Is Available Now
Your Dynamics 365 environment deserves backup and recovery built specifically for it.
No credit card required. Full access to automated backup scheduling, incremental backups, granular restore, point-in-time recovery, and complete data ownership.
Questions? Drop us an email on crm@inogic.com and we can take it further!
Frequently Asked Questions
Q: What data does Backup4Dynamics back up?
A: Backup4Dynamics backs up Dynamics 365 CRM and Dataverse records, attachments, and notes completely.
Q: How often can I schedule automatic Dynamics 365 backups?
A: Schedule automatic backups at configured frequencies matching your requirements – daily, weekly, monthly, or custom intervals. Perform incremental backups that capture only newly added or modified data.
Q: What happens when I need to restore Dynamics 365 data?
A: Restore selected backed-up records individually without touching your entire environment. Use point-in-time recovery to restore from any point in your backup history. Monitor restore runs, status, progress, and execution details.
Q: Where is Dynamics 365 data stored?
A: Backup data is stored in your own Azure Storage account through Bring Your Own Storage (BYOS). You maintain complete ownership and control.
Q: How does this compare to Microsoft’s native backups?
A: Native backups offer 7-28 day retention and require full environment restoration. Backup4Dynamics provides automated backup scheduling at configured frequencies, incremental backups, long-term retention, granular restore, point-in-time recovery, and complete data ownership through BYOS.
Q: Can I create Dynamics 365 backups manually?
A: Yes. In addition to scheduled automatic backups, create on-demand backups whenever required before critical changes or deployments.
Q: What monitoring is available?
A: Monitor backup runs, status, and progress in real time. Track restore runs, status, progress, and execution details. Receive failure alerts if issues occur.
Q: How long can I retain Dynamics 365 backups?
A: Backup4Dynamics supports long-term retention, including lifetime retention based on your retention policy configuration in your Azure storage account.