The best backup strategy starts with the Restore!

Determine what data needs to be archived

Create a plan

Base backup

Incremental backup

Differential backup

Frequency and speed of data restore

Consider your network environment

Operating systems (Windows, Unix, etc.)

Firewalls (bandwidth, etc.)

Routers, Switches

Carefully consider the backup media

NAS (Network Attached Storage) devices offer speed at a cost

Tapes come in hundreds of types/speeds/storage capacities

Stored off-site in a secure location

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