Data loss from hardware failure, ransomware or accidental deletion can be catastrophic. The good news: a solid backup strategy is affordable and straightforward.
The 3-2-1 rule
Keep 3 copies of your data, on 2 different media, with 1 copy off-site. This single principle protects you from almost every failure scenario.
The options compared
- External hard drive: Cheap and simple, but a single manual drive is fragile and easy to forget. Fine as one layer, not a strategy.
- NAS: The backbone of a good backup plan — automated, redundant (RAID), with snapshots that resist ransomware. Backs up every PC and server automatically.
- Cloud: Perfect for the off-site copy. Pair NAS + cloud for true 3-2-1.
A practical setup for a UAE SMB
- NAS on-site with mirrored NAS-rated drives (WD Red / Seagate IronWolf).
- Automatic PC and server backups to the NAS (Synology Active Backup or QNAP HBS).
- Encrypted off-site copy to a second NAS or cloud.
- Snapshots enabled to roll back from ransomware.
Test your restores
A backup you've never restored is a guess. We help you set up automated backups and verify recovery.
We'll design and install a 3-2-1 backup solution sized to your data.
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