Developing a Backup Plan

Using the appropriate hardware and media, a backup plan is essentially a thorough media rotation schedule. A backup schedule helps ensure data recoverability over time and covers the maximum number of data loss contingencies. Your backup plan must be consistently implemented and tested. You should regularly check the backup logs and perform scheduled test restores to ensure backups are being completed successfully.

It is also recommended that you regularly store complete backups off-site. This protects the company’s data in the event of a fire or other natural disaster. It is important to rotate the media that you store off- site as part of the backup plan.