What is STACKIT Backup Storage?
STACKIT Backup Storage is a cost-optimized storage class for backup data and archives with long-term retention requirements. The service offers significantly lower storage costs than Object Storage with higher retrieval costs. All data is stored redundantly in German data centers with 99.999999999% (11 nines) durability.
Core Features
- 50 to 70% cheaper than Object Storage for long-term archiving
- S3-compatible API for integration with common backup software
- Block-level deduplication reduces storage volume by 50 to 80%
- Object Lock (WORM) for immutable backups
- AES-256 encryption by default
Typical Use Cases
3-2-1 backup strategy: Long-term tier for daily, weekly, and monthly backups with 90-day to 7-year retention.
Compliance archives: 10-year retention of financial data with Object Lock for regulated industries.
Disaster recovery: Daily VM snapshots and database dumps for recovery in disaster scenarios.
Benefits
- Full GDPR compliance in German data centers
- Object Lock protects against ransomware and accidental deletion
- Cost-effective for infrequently accessed long-term backups
- 11 nines durability through multi-datacenter replication
Integration with innFactory
As an official STACKIT partner, innFactory supports you with Backup Storage: architecture, migration, operations, and cost optimization.
Available Tiers & Options
Standard Backup
- Low cost
- High durability
- Compliance-ready
- Retrieval costs apply
- Access time in minutes
Typical Use Cases
Technical Specifications
Frequently Asked Questions
How do costs compare to Object Storage?
Backup Storage costs 50 to 70% less per GB but incurs retrieval costs. Ideal for infrequently accessed data.
What is the recommended minimum retention?
Backup Storage is optimized for 30+ days retention. For shorter periods, use Object Storage.
Can I integrate standard backup software?
Yes. S3-compatible APIs enable integration with Veeam, Commvault, Bacula, Duplicity, and Restic.
How quickly can I restore data?
First data in 5 to 15 minutes. Complete multi-TB restores take 2 to 8 hours.
