The worst time to discover a backup has been failing is the day you need it. A few minutes of checking can prevent that.
Your Five-Minute Backup Check
- Follow the 3-2-1 rule. Keep three copies of important data, on two kinds of storage, with one copy away from your building.
- Check the date. Look for the last successful backup, not just a green icon.
- Test a restore. Try recovering a single file every few months.
- Protect one copy. Make sure at least one copy cannot be altered by a virus on your computer.
Key takeawayA backup you have never tested is only a hope. Verify it before you need it.
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