Setting Up Data Backup & Recovery for Businesses

The 3‑2‑1 Rule Refresher

• 3 copies of your data
• 2 different media (e.g., local NAS + cloud)
• 1 off‑site/off‑line copy (immutable)

Choosing Backup Types

• Image‑based for full‑system recovery
• File‑level for granular restores
• Snapshot & replication for low‑RPO workloads

Testing & Documentation

Schedule quarterly restore drills; record RTO/RPO metrics and update the Disaster Recovery Plan (DRP).