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💾 When was the last time you actually tested your backups?
Most businesses have "a backup." Far fewer have one they've ever tried to restore from. Ransomware, a dead hard drive, a spilled coffee or an accidental "delete all" can stop a business cold, and the worst time to find out your backup doesn't work is the day you need it. With the year winding down, now is a great time for a quick check-up:
✅ Follow the 3-2-1 rule: 3 copies of your data, on 2 different types of storage, with 1 copy offsite or in the cloud.
✅ Do a test restore. Pick a few files (or a whole folder) and actually bring them back. If it's slow or confusing, better to learn that now.
✅ Don't forget the cloud. Microsoft 365 and Google Workspace keep your email and files running, but they aren't a complete backup plan on their own. Check what's covered and for how long.
✅ Keep one copy disconnected or locked from changes. Ransomware can encrypt backups that are always plugged in or syncing.
✅ Write down who does what. If your server, POS or camera system went down tomorrow, who calls whom, and how long can you afford to be offline?
A backup you've never tested is really just a hope. 🙂
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