Hybrid Backup Solution from Switzerland

To effectively protect data against the most likely threats, several factors must be considered. Backup ONE recommends backing up according to the 3-2-1 rule. Central to this is the hybrid backup strategy (one backup locally and one offsite). But how can a backup be stored at another location? In this article, you'll learn how simple it is.

Key Questions About Hybrid Backup Strategy

1. Why should a copy of the data be stored at an external location? A backup protects data from many dangers. These include, but are not limited to: software errors, hardware failures, malicious software, hardware theft or loss, power surges, fire, water, earthquakes, user errors, malicious user inputs, and so on. Especially in cases of water and fire damage or theft, it's likely that the local backup medium (such as a USB hard drive) is also affected and therefore worthless. Only an external backup guarantees complete recoverability in these types of damages.
2. Can this hybrid backup strategy be implemented with just one software? Yes. A hybrid backup software enables the creation of backups both locally and in the cloud. Often these can run in parallel, or the local backup is subsequently replicated to the cloud.
3. Which data should be stored locally and externally? Since cloud storage is often more expensive than local storage, it's not always advisable to store all data there. A proven approach is to keep complete system backups locally, while replicating the effectively important data (databases, files, folders, etc.) to the cloud. This saves cloud storage space but guarantees the recoverability of important data.

In recent years, several providers have established themselves as online backup specialists in Switzerland. Above all, the online backup pioneer FileSync with its spin-off backup solution Backup ONE has created a solid Swiss solution with renowned Swiss partners that can be optimally deployed in both SME and large enterprise sectors.