04/09/2026
A backup strategy isn't just about having a copy of your data, it's about how quickly you can get your business back online when something goes wrong. π
Local backup allows fast recovery as your data is on site and immediately accessible, but it's vulnerable to the same physical risks as the systems it's protecting. A fire, flood, or theft could take both out simultaneously.
Offsite backup protects against those physical risks by storing data in a separate location. The trade off is recovery time, as restoring large volumes of data over an internet connection takes longer than a local restore. π¬
The most resilient businesses use both, following the 3-2-1 rule: three copies of data, across two storage types, with one stored offsite.
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