SAP Server Backups from Emergency Area

One of our clients is stuck in a emergency area. It is impossible to move the server right now to some safe place. Client has very limited internet access. Database backups are impossible to send. So what options we have to take as backup? Should we take daily TB and PNL reports or GL Ledger Balances Report and email these for safety reasons? Please advise.

Hi,
Please refer available back up types and choose as per your condition.
Thanks & Regards,
Nagarajan

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(C) Copyright 2013 Microsoft Corporation. All rights reserved.
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