3 copies
Production plus additional copies reduce dependence on a single data set.
MODERN BACKUP STRATEGY
3-2-1 is a great start. Modern threats demand more.
The classic 3-2-1 principle remains useful: multiple copies, different media, and an offsite copy. Modern strategies also consider isolation, immutability and verification.
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2 storage types
Diversity helps reduce common-mode failures.
1 offsite copy
A separate location helps protect against a site-level disaster.
Plus isolation and verification
Design at least one copy to resist attack and routinely prove recovery works.
Depending on risk and requirements, organizations may extend 3-2-1 with offline/immutable copies and verification. The exact architecture should fit the business—not a slogan.
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