3-2-1 Backup Strategy

The Golden Rule: 3 Copies, 2 Media, 1 Off-site Copy

The professional strategy for protecting data is called 3-2-1. It means having at least 3 copies of your important data, using 2 different types of storage (for example, your server and the cloud), and keeping at least 1 copy off-site. This rule protects you against almost any data loss scenario.

Local Backup for Quick Recovery

Your first line of defense is a local backup, for example, on a second server or NAS. This backup allows you to recover accidentally deleted files or quickly restore a system after a disk failure. The key is that it must be a 100% automatic process, as manual backups are often forgotten.

The Cloud: Your Insurance Against Disasters

A local backup does not protect you from a fire or theft. For that, you need an off-site copy, and the cloud is the ideal solution. A secure backup system must encrypt your data *before* uploading it to the cloud, ensuring that only you can access it. At Tibana, we design and automate your 3-2-1 strategy for total peace of mind.