In this video, we dive into the critical topic of backing up your files. We'll talk about the 3-2-1 backup rule—a tried-and-true method recommended in the IT world for safeguarding your data. I'll share my own experience with data loss and how a systematic approach to backups can offer peace of mind. I talk about the different types of storage options, physical and cloud-based, and I'll provides recommendations for tools and services he personally trusts.
5 Key Lessons:
1. Importance of Data Backup: Understanding the devastating impact of data loss and why you should never rely on a single storage solution.
2. 3-2-1 Backup Rule: Learn the fundamentals of having three copies of your data, stored on two different mediums, and one off-site backup.
3. Choosing the Right Storage Devices: A comparison of SSDs and traditional hard drives for active and cold storage, respectively.
4. Utilizing Cloud Services: Insights into cloud storage options like Google Workspace, Dropbox, Box, and Amazon Photos, and how they can complement your backup strategy.
5. Automated Backup Solutions: Discover the benefits of using services like Backblaze for continuous and hassle-free backups.
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This is episode 86 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast.
Hosted by Paul Dittus
