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The 3-2-1 Backup Rule: Protecting Your Business Data

H Hexaware Administrator 1 min read

Hardware fails, laptops get stolen and ransomware encrypts files. The question is not if you will need a backup, but when. The 3-2-1 rule is a simple, proven strategy.

3 copies of your data

Keep your original data plus at least two backup copies.

2 different types of storage

Store backups on at least two different media – for example, a network storage device (NAS) and a cloud service – so a single failure can't wipe out everything.

1 copy off-site

Keep at least one copy away from your premises. Fire, flood or theft at your office should never take your backups with it.

Don't forget to test

A backup you have never restored is only a hope. Schedule regular test restores to confirm your data can actually be recovered – and how long it takes.

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