{"id":60029,"date":"2025-05-06T18:26:58","date_gmt":"2025-05-06T14:26:58","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/?p=60029"},"modified":"2025-12-05T17:28:42","modified_gmt":"2025-12-05T13:28:42","slug":"windows-11-backup-with-msp360-managed-backup","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/windows-11-backup-with-msp360-managed-backup\/","title":{"rendered":"Windows 11 Backup with MSP360"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Read this article to learn more about Windows 11 backup essentials and how MSP360 can help you safeguard data and streamline your backup processes.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><!--more--><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Why Windows 11 Backup Matters<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Taking regular backups of your data is the most basic backup best practice. But optimizing backup routines and maximizing your chances of successful data recovery following a disaster require going further. Files may be accidentally deleted, overwritten, or corrupted, ransomware can alter or lock critical data, a hard drive can fail unexpectedly, or a laptop can be stolen or physically damaged. But the most significant risk factor is the people using these devices because human errors are often the root cause of ransomware infections, accidental deletions, and various other data loss scenarios. This type of data protection may be less complex than that for servers and databases, but it is no less critical.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">While Windows 11 introduced many\u00a0 improvements, it\u2019s still vulnerable to system or hardware crashes, accidental data deletions, and malware threats. The native Windows backup tool offers basic backup options, but to ensure your data is safe at all times, you should consider a professional-grade solution.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows 11 Backup Best Practices<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">No matter what your backup routines look like and no matter what system you need to back up, there are a number of backup best practices that apply to virtually all scenarios. Core best practices can be distilled into a set of basic rules:<\/span><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Implement <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/3-2-1-1-0-backup-rule\/\">3-2-1-1-0 backup rule<\/a>: this rule has 5 conditions that have to be met. First, you should have at least <\/span><b>3 copies of your data<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, including the production copy. Second, at least <\/span><b>2 different storage media<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> should be used; for instance, a hard drive and a cloud storage. Next, at least <\/span><b>1 of the copies should be kept off-site<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, in case your machines are physically damaged. At least <\/span><b>1 copy should be kept offline<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> or, if you prefer to use clouds, be immutable And finally, your backups should have <\/span><b>completed with 0 errors<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create a correct retention plan: for this step, you need to determine how long your data is kept before purging. Without a proper backup retention policy, you risk retaining unnecessary data, which can lead to increased costs and management challenges or not meeting compliance requirements.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Encryption: backups should always be encrypted. Except in rare cases, there is simply no reason not to encrypt.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Perform regular backup tests: you have to verify that all files you backed up and will need to restore actually exist in the storage, they are not deleted or corrupted and that there are no data losses.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Proper access control rules: restrict access to backup tools and data to only those users who specifically require it. Resist the temptation to let anyone who happens to be on your team manage backups.<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Use object lock (immutability): this means that the backup copy cannot be altered in any way, under any circumstances. This is the highest level of protection from ransomware possible.\u00a0<\/span><\/li>\n<li style=\"font-weight: 400;\" aria-level=\"1\"><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Disaster recovery plan: when something goes wrong and you need to restore from a backup, the last thing you should be doing is figuring out how to perform the restore. Make (and test!) a disaster recovery plan ahead of time, so you can proceed efficiently.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Windows 11 Backup with MSP360<\/span><\/h2>\n<p>MSP360 offers reliable, cost-effective <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/backup\/windows-backup-software\/\">Windows backup software<\/a> that support multiple cloud storage options and ensure the security of your backups. First, let\u2019s explore the key differences between the backup editions MSP360 provides:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/msp360-free-backup\/\">MSP360 Free Backup software<\/a> is ideal for personal use, offering basic file-level backup for Windows, macOS, and Linux, and image-based backup for Windows with no upfront cost. It\u2019s great for small data volumes (e.g., documents, photos) or testing professional-grade tools.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/msp360-standalone-backup\/\">MSP360 Backup Pro<\/a> is a secure, user-friendly solution for managing up to 5 devices. It supports more backup types, including servers and virtual machines, making it suitable for small IT environments. Unlike the Managed edition, it lacks centralized web-based management and relies on a local agent.<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/managed-backup\/\">MSP360 Managed Backup<\/a> is the most comprehensive option, built for MSPs and businesses managing multiple endpoints. It supports large-scale, diverse environments with centralized management, multi-tenant support, compliance features, and a cost-effective pricing model.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<div class=\"call-to-action\">\n<div class=\"call-to-action__left\">\n<div class=\"call-to-action__tag\">WHITEPAPER<\/div>\n<div class=\"call-to-action__title\">Guide to MSP360 Backup Editions: Choosing the Right One for Your Business<\/div>\n<div class=\"call-to-action__text\">Explore MSP360 Backup Editions and learn how to choose the best fit for your data protection<\/div>\n<!--HubSpot Call-to-Action Code --><span class=\"hs-cta-wrapper hs-cta-deferred\" id=\"hs-cta-wrapper-1c7236c2-6c9d-41d2-bae3-9e1d74b9ba49\" data-portal=\"5442029\" data-id=\"1c7236c2-6c9d-41d2-bae3-9e1d74b9ba49\"><span class=\"hs-cta-node hs-cta-1c7236c2-6c9d-41d2-bae3-9e1d74b9ba49\" id=\"hs-cta-1c7236c2-6c9d-41d2-bae3-9e1d74b9ba49\"><!--[if lte IE 8]><div id=\"hs-cta-ie-element\"><\/div><![endif]--><a href=\"https:\/\/cta-redirect.hubspot.com\/cta\/redirect\/5442029\/1c7236c2-6c9d-41d2-bae3-9e1d74b9ba49\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"hs-cta-img\" id=\"hs-cta-img-1c7236c2-6c9d-41d2-bae3-9e1d74b9ba49\" style=\"border-width:0px;\" src=\"https:\/\/no-cache.hubspot.com\/cta\/default\/5442029\/1c7236c2-6c9d-41d2-bae3-9e1d74b9ba49.png\" alt=\"CTA\"><\/a><\/span><\/span><!-- end HubSpot Call-to-Action Code -->\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"call-to-action__right\"><img decoding=\"async\" style=\"max-width: 300px;\" src=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/4-Simple-Yet-Impactful-Ways-Every-Business-Can-Improve-Their-Recovery-Objectives.png\" alt=\"WP icon\" \/><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p>Here\u2019s an overview of the key features:<\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Back up files and folders<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSP360 offers a simple and reliable <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/backup\/file-backup-software\/\">file backup software<\/a> that allows you to back up specific files and folders on your users\u2019 computers: easily create, edit and apply advanced filters for local and network files and NTFS permissions. You can regularly back up files and folders to any destination with minimum time and bandwidth consumption, check the validity of backups, recover any version of any file at any moment, and be sure your data is protected from unauthorized access.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To create a file backup plan in MSP360 Free or MSP360 Backup Pro, find the <strong>Files<\/strong> icon in the upper navigation, and click it to start creating your backup plan.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60341\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_44.png\" alt=\"File backup plan - Free and Standalone\" width=\"854\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_44.png 854w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_44-300x235.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_44-768x601.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_44-624x488.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 854px) 100vw, 854px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create a file backup plan in MSP360 Managed Backup, find the required Windows 11 device on the list, click the icon with three dots in the <\/span><b>Actions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">column, select <\/span><b>Show Plans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, click <\/span><b>Add new plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> button and select <\/span><b>Files backup plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the list. Follow the wizard steps to complete backup plan creation.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60030\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_1.png\" alt=\"Windows 11 backup - file backup wizard\" width=\"1004\" height=\"739\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_1.png 1004w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_1-300x221.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_1-768x565.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_1-624x459.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1004px) 100vw, 1004px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create image-based backups<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With the image-based backup feature, you can easily back up and restore the entire OS on the target machine as it was captured with the latest scheduled image-based backup.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Traditionally, image-based backup posed some challenges due to issues like the difficulty of taking accurate images of machines that are active, and they also tended to be slow. MSP360 has solved these challenges by developing a new approach to image-based backup, which is based on the concept of archiving. Our solution scans the system you are backing up, identifies the data that needs to be backed up, and stores it all in a series of data sets called archives, which are then integrated together to form an image.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>To create an image-based backup plan in MSP360 Backup Free or MSP360 Backup Pro, click the <strong data-start=\"224\" data-end=\"239\">Image-Based<\/strong> icon in the upper navigation to open the backup plan wizard.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60342\" style=\"width: 862px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60342\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60342\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_45.png\" alt=\"Image-based backup plan wizard\" width=\"852\" height=\"665\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_45.png 852w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_45-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_45-768x599.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_45-624x487.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 852px) 100vw, 852px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60342\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">#image_title<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To create an image-based backup plan, follow the same steps from the section about file backup plan, and select <\/span><b>Image-based backup plan<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> from the dropdown on your last step.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60031\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_2.png\" alt=\"Windows 11 backup - image-based backup wizard\" width=\"1002\" height=\"741\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_2.png 1002w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_2-300x222.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_2-768x568.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_2-624x461.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Create file-level and image-based restores<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>When restoring files and folders with MSP360 Free or Backup Pro, you have full control over which file versions to restore. With MSP360 Backup Pro, you can also restore image-based backups to different locations, such as virtual machines, EC2 instances, and more.<\/p>\n<div id=\"attachment_60343\" style=\"width: 866px\" class=\"wp-caption alignnone\"><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" aria-describedby=\"caption-attachment-60343\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60343\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_47.png\" alt=\"Restore wizard\" width=\"856\" height=\"669\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_47.png 856w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_47-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_47-768x600.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_47-624x488.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 856px) 100vw, 856px\" \/><p id=\"caption-attachment-60343\" class=\"wp-caption-text\">#image_title<\/p><\/div>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">With MSP360 Managed Backup, you can create restore plans directly from a web console. Simply specify the settings you need, and you\u2019re all set.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">To do that, find the required Windows 11 device on the list, click the icon with three dots in the <\/span><b>Actions <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">column, select <\/span><b>Show Plans<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">, and find the <\/span><b>Restore <\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">plans tab in the slide-in that appears. Click <\/span><b>Add new plan button<\/b><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\"> and select the restore plan from the dropdown.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60032\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_3.png\" alt=\"Windows 11 backup and restore wizards\" width=\"752\" height=\"225\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_3.png 752w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_3-300x90.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_3-624x187.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 752px) 100vw, 752px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Safeguard your data with object lock (immutability)<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Immutable data backups are bulletproof to ransomware attacks because the data that was backed up can\u2019t be altered, and MSP360 provides users with an ability to enable object lock for Amazon S3, Wasabi and Backblaze B2 storage providers.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span class=\"further-reading \">Further reading<\/span> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/blog\/immutable-backups\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Immutable data backups explained and how they work in MSP360<\/a><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enable regular and automatic backups<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>MSP360 Free and Backup Pro editions allow you to configure backup schedules that align with your IT routines. For example, you can back up every 10 minutes during work hours, run a daily backup at 2 AM, or schedule a monthly backup to an external drive or the cloud.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60334\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_41.png\" alt=\"Schedule\" width=\"859\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_41.png 859w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_41-300x233.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_41-768x597.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_41-624x485.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 859px) 100vw, 859px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSP360 Managed Backup allows you to set up flexible backup schedules, ensuring that the most recent changes in crucial work files are backed up and can be recovered.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60033\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_4.png\" alt=\"Scheduling for Windows 11 backup\" width=\"1002\" height=\"468\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_4.png 1002w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_4-300x140.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_4-768x359.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/05\/Screenshot_4-624x291.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1002px) 100vw, 1002px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Optimize storage with retention policies<\/span><\/h3>\n<p>In MSP360 Backup, the schedule and retention policy are interconnected and influence each other. Together, they determine how long backup data is stored and ensure the appropriate number of valid restore points are maintained. To set up the retention policy in the MSP360 Free and Backup Pro editions, follow the backup wizard to the relevant step and configure the settings to keep your file versions for as long as needed.<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-60335\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_42.png\" alt=\"Retention step\" width=\"857\" height=\"668\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_42.png 857w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_42-300x234.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_42-768x599.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2012\/10\/Screenshot_42-624x486.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 857px) 100vw, 857px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSP360 Managed Backup offers flexible and comprehensive retention policy settings to optimize data storage and ensure reliable recovery points. It supports basic retention settings for defining how long to keep backups, Forever Forward Incremental retention that manages full backups with their associated incremental chains, and Grandfather-Father-Son (GFS) retention for long-term storage of selected full backups.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Enhance security with role-based access control and encryption<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSP360 Managed Backup includes built-in encryption (AES encryption with key sizes of 128, 192 and 256 bits is supported) and RBAC, allowing businesses and MSPs to enforce strict security policies while keeping backup operations efficient and controlled.<\/span><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Manage all backups and restores in one place<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Access all features and manage all your endpoints from a centralized web console. Back up your data remotely and control Windows devices in a single pane of glass. Also, with one of our latest updates, you have access to the centralized dashboard with widgets and statistics. This dashboard combines information about backup statuses, storage consumption, license management, agent updates, and security settings making monitoring processes seamless. <\/span><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"size-full wp-image-59713\" src=\"\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-30.png\" alt=\"New dashboard\" width=\"1880\" height=\"827\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-30.png 1880w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-30-300x132.png 300w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-30-1024x450.png 1024w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-30-768x338.png 768w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-30-1536x676.png 1536w, https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/04\/download-30-624x274.png 624w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1880px) 100vw, 1880px\" \/><\/p>\n<h3><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Meet compliance requirements<\/span><\/h3>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">MSP360 Managed Backup supports industries that fall under strict compliance rules with strong encryption, access controls, audit logging, and customizable retention to meet compliance needs.<\/span><\/p>\n<h2><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Conclusion<\/span><\/h2>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">Now you understand how MSP360 can help you to enhance your Windows 11 backup strategy. Start your <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/managed-backup\/signup\/\">15-day free trial<\/a> to see the benefits for yourself, or book a 30-minute demo to ask any questions you might have.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"font-weight: 400;\">If you're running a smaller business, <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/cloudberry-backup\/download\/cbbackup\/\">start a free trial of MSP360 Backup Pro<\/a>. This tool provides secure and easy-to-use data protection for managing up to 5 devices. With this solution, you can conveniently manage smaller-scale IT environments and upgrade at any time.<\/span><\/p>\n<p>If you need a backup solution for personal use, try our <a href=\"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/msp360-free-backup\/\">FREE backup software<\/a> for Windows.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>Read this article to learn more about Windows 11 backup essentials and how MSP360 can help you safeguard data and streamline your backup processes.<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":82,"featured_media":60038,"comment_status":"closed","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"_acf_changed":false,"footnotes":""},"categories":[878,931],"tags":[1011],"class_list":["post-60029","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-msp-university","category-msp360-product-guides","tag-windows-11-backup-with-msp360-managed-backup"],"acf":[],"aioseo_notices":[],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60029","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/82"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=60029"}],"version-history":[{"count":14,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60029\/revisions"}],"predecessor-version":[{"id":61545,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/60029\/revisions\/61545"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/60038"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=60029"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=60029"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/www.msp360.com\/resources\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=60029"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}