FINAL WORD
A robust data backup and recovery plan forms the last line of defence .
Fortunately , there are simple steps that companies can take to safeguard their data and enhance data resilience . By following the 3-2-1-1-0 rule , which recommends storing three copies of data across at least two different media types , with one copy offsite , one copy air-gapped , and with zero errors , businesses can significantly boost their data resilience .
Most importantly , companies should prepare for migrations even if they don ’ t anticipate immediate changes . Just as pilots do not wait for poor flying conditions to train for an emergency landing or response , businesses also should not wait to be notified of imminent change to initiate data checks and testing . The volatile and fast-paced technological environment means we need to always be prepared to avoid being caught off-guard .
Data integrity and secure backups enable data freedom
Finally , a robust data backup and recovery plan forms the last line of defence .
Veeam ’ s 2024 Ransomware Trends Report found that 65 % of organisations did not have a recovery plan for a site-level crisis and only 50 % had immutable backups .
This significantly impairs a business ’ s ability to restore corrupted or lost data efficiently .
Data freedom is not just about having the ability to move data , it is about ensuring data remains accurate , secure and usable during migrations or platform changes .
Regular testing and data assessments help maintain both integrity and freedom , ensuring businesses can rely on their data when it matters most .
Lastly , a solid backup and recovery plan provides companies with peace of mind and a safety net , ensuring they can bounce back and forward efficiently if anything does go wrong . For example , Anheuser- Busch Employees ’ Credit Union was able to migrate its 130 virtual machines to a new building with complete peace of mind , thanks to Veeam ’ s support in rigorous pre-migration and disaster recovery testing .
In the unlikely event that something failed during migration , they knew it could be restored completely and efficiently , minimising any downtime and disruption to business operations . p
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