Safeguarding Autodesk Forma: Keepit’s Dedicated Backup & Recovery Solution
The Reality of Shared Responsibility
Like the majority of enterprise SaaS providers, Autodesk operates on a shared responsibility model. They guarantee the infrastructure, but you own the data. Relying solely on native capabilities during a platform-wide incident simply won’t keep your projects afloat.| Autodesk’s Responsibility (The Platform) | Your Responsibility (The Data) |
|---|---|
| Securing and operating the core platform | Retaining data long-term, beyond active subscription periods |
| Managing infrastructure resilience and uptime | Recovering from mass permission errors or botched integrations |
| Replicating data across their own storage facilities | Maintaining independent, off-site backup copies |
| Providing basic “Deleted Items” recovery | Meeting strict business continuity and disaster recovery (DR) mandates |
Why Native Tools Aren’t Enough
Forma is the central nervous system for information you absolutely cannot afford to lose. Version histories map the evolution of drawings, while issue logs track defects straight through to resolution. If this reference material vanishes—due to accidental modification, upstream infrastructure events, or platform outages—work grinds to a halt. Beyond daily operations, this data serves as a vital compliance ledger. For highly regulated construction enterprises, these records are mandatory for audit readiness, regulatory compliance, and fulfilling contractual obligations. Missing data doesn’t just cause delays; it invites legal and financial consequences. While Autodesk Forma does offer a basic trash bin and version history during an active subscription, it lacks essential enterprise features: it cannot perform point-in-time restores, it doesn’t allow for custom retention policies, and it provides no long-term, off-platform archiving. If an incident occurs, you are entirely at the mercy of the provider’s recovery timeline.The Keepit Advantage: True Independent Protection
Keepit eliminates these vulnerabilities by backing up your project data entirely outside of the SaaS provider’s ecosystem. Deploying Keepit for Autodesk Forma guarantees:- Uncompromised Independence: Your backup data resides on Keepit’s proprietary, vendor-neutral cloud. Because it is completely decoupled from Autodesk’s environment, your business continuity is mathematically guaranteed.
- Set-and-Forget Automation: Enjoy two automated snapshots every single day by default, complete with fully customizable retention policies. Say goodbye to manual, error-prone data exports.
- Comprehensive Data Coverage: Keepit secures the full spectrum of your workspace, including users, companies, projects, sheets (and their version histories), complex folder structures, file packages, transmittals, and issue logs complete with comments and attachments.
- Precision Point-in-Time Recovery: Every snapshot acts as a complete, time-indexed replica of your environment, granting you full access to your data even during a severe platform outage.
Unified Defense Across Your SaaS Portfolio
Keepit doesn’t just stop at Autodesk; it provides a fortified last line of defense across your entire SaaS ecosystem. Currently supporting 17 major applications—ranging from project management hubs to source code repositories—Keepit simplifies the complex task of securing enterprise data. For construction firms orchestrating massive, multi-party projects within Autodesk Forma, Keepit effortlessly bridges the gap between Autodesk’s native features and your organization’s rigorous business continuity requirements.Ready to secure your project data?
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