What to save?
Backup is a crucial step in protecting your data. It is important to determine what needs to be backed up. Here is a list of key items to back up:
Important documents : Any legal, financial or administrative document.
Photos and videos : Personal memories, professional photos, etc.
Working files : Current projects, databases, reports.
The support and its storage
The choice of backup media is crucial for the security and accessibility of your data. Here are the main options:
External hard drives : Affordable, easy-to-use solution, but vulnerable to shocks and failures, unless you opt for an SSD which will be more expensive.
USB Flash Drives : Ideal for small files, but limited in capacity.
Network Attached Storage (NAS) Servers : Perfect for small businesses, with remote access and high storage capacity
Cloud : It's not a backup! It's a sync!
The frequency
The frequency of backups depends on the nature of the data and its importance:
Daily backup : For critical or frequently updated data, such as working files or databases.
Weekly : For less sensitive documents or secondary backups.
Monthly : For a complete backup of all your systems, useful in the event of a total failure.
The method
There are several backup methods, each suited to specific needs:
Full backup : Copies all selected data. It takes time and space, but provides complete protection.
Incremental backup : Backs up only data that has changed since the last backup. It is fast and saves space.
Differential backup : Backs up data that has changed since the last full backup. A good compromise between speed and security.
My vision regarding this subject
Backup is a pillar of protecting your data. By choosing
What to backup: the “user” folder photos, documents, videos, music and downloads
The appropriate support: External hard drive or USB key depending on the volume
The right frequency is the difference in data you are willing to lose from your old backup, so you are the only judge!
The right method: Good old Copy/Paste, you are in control from start to finish of the entire operation, systematically making a complete backup.
Remember that the responsibility for these actions lies with you, and you are solely responsible for the sustainability of your information . Do not neglect this crucial step in managing your data.
I choose to put people back at the center of IT, by becoming an actor you gradually master the tool.
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