A backup is only useful if it survives the same incident that damages the original. That is why small businesses need more than one USB drive left beside the computer.
What 3-2-1 means
- 3 copies: your working data plus two backups
- 2 types of storage: for example a computer and a NAS or external drive
- 1 copy off-site: protected from theft, fire and local equipment failure
Cloud sync is not always a backup
Sync services are useful, but a deletion or unwanted change can sometimes synchronize too. Confirm how long previous versions and deleted files remain available. Critical systems may need a separate, versioned backup.
Back up the systems people forget
Include accounting data, email where appropriate, shared folders, line-of-business applications, device configurations and any files stored only on individual workstations.
Test the restore
A green check mark is not enough. Periodically recover a sample file and document who is responsible for responding when something fails. The goal is not simply to create backups; it is to restore operations.
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