Client Workstation Backup – Legislation and Practical Reasons

Client workstation backup is important not only for practical but also legislative reasons. In this article, I will explain why client workstation backup is essential and how to implement it correctly.

Many organizations back up servers but forget about workstations. However, client workstation backup is equally critical for business continuity.

Legislative Requirements for Client Workstation Backup

Several regulations require data protection:

• GDPR – appropriate protection of personal data
• Law 18/2018 – data protection from loss and damage
• Cybersecurity Law (69/2018) – recovery capability after incidents
• NIS2 and ISO 27001 – audit requirements for backup policies

More about GDPR requirements at Slovak Data Protection Office.

Why is Client Workstation Backup Important?

Sensitive Data Protection

Workstations contain:

• Business documents and presentations
• Emails and communications
• Project outputs
• Client information

Scenarios Requiring Backups

• Hardware failure – system recovery to new disk
• Ransomware attack – recovery without paying ransom
• Accidental deletion – quick file restoration

Distributed IT Environment

Remote work and hybrid arrangements make client workstation backup the primary method for ensuring business continuity.

Solution: Veeam Agent for Windows

Veeam Agent supports three backup levels:

Type	Description	Recommendation
Entire Computer	Full system including OS	Recommended
Volume Level	Specific partitions	For specific cases
File Level	Selected directories	Supplemental backups

Summary

Client workstation backup is essential for compliance and business continuity. Key points:

• Legislation requires data protection on all devices
• Workstations contain critical business data
• Veeam Agent provides flexible backup options
• Recovery Media enables bare-metal recovery

More guides on Veeam configuration in our section.