Backup Questions Answered
Backups raise the same handful of questions again and again. Each answer starts with the short version, then explains the detail.
- What is the 3-2-1 backup rule?: three copies, two types of storage, one offsite, and why each part matters.
- How often should we test restoring our backups?: spot checks, full recovery tests and what to record.
- Can backups protect us from ransomware?: what makes a backup resilient, and what backups cannot fix.
To see how these ideas fit together, visit the backup plans page.
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