Backup Strategies

What is backup?

Backup is the process of creating a copy of the data on your system that you use for recovery in case your original data is lost or corrupted.

The 3-2-1 backup strategy

Store 3X copies of your data (One copy is the production data and two backup copies).

2X local copies (on-site) but on different storage types.

1X copy off-site.

 The 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy

Store 3X copies of your data (One copy is the production data and two backup copies).

2X local copies (on-site) but on different storage types.

1X copy off-site.

1X copy offline, air-gapped or immutable (No Access).

0X errors with SureBackup recovery verification

 The 4-3-2 backup strategy

Store 4X copies of your data (One copy is the production data and three backup copies).

3X copies of your Data in three locations (one on-prem with you, one with an MSP like Continuity Centers, and one stored with a cloud provider).

2X copy off-site granting higher data protection against disasters and targeted attacks.

Which Backup Strategy Is Right for You?

First, any backup strategy is better than no backup strategy. As long as it meets the core principles of 3-2-1 backup, you can still get your data back in the event of a natural disaster, a lost laptop, or an accidental deletion. To summarize, that means:

3-2-1-1-0 or 4-3-2, giving your data an additional layer of protection by virtually isolating it so it can’t be deleted or encrypted.