The world revolves around data. Every picture, video or document you create is important to you – whether you are an individual or a company. Unfortunately it is all too common to see priceless data lost via a malware infection, ransomware or a device experiencing a hardware failure. How can you be sure that the data you cherish and value the most is properly connected?
The “Golden Rule” of backing up your data is the 3-2-1 rule. What does this mean?
- 3 – having at least 3 different versions of your data backed up
- 2 – having at least 2 forms of media that stores your data
- 1 – having at least 1 backup off-site from your primary location
A well-designed backup system will ensure you have much more than 3 versions of your files stored on backup media somewhere. This could mean utilizing automatic backups of your files in Microsoft Office that are taken periodically while you are working on a document or utilizing Time Machine inside of an Apple machine that keeps version of files from your work throughout the day.
The more places you store your files, the better protected you will be. If you have backups only on an external hard drive connected to your PC – what would happen if your home was destroyed and you could no longer access your backups? This is where it is a great idea to take advantage of Cloud backup providers that allow you to back up your data remotely and securely in case of a disaster at your primary location.
Your data is extremely valuable and often times priceless memories are stored on your devices. Take the time and effort to ensure that your data is recoverable regardless of what happens.
