Category Backup Rules

Three copies, two media types, one offsite. The 3-2-1 backup rule explained — and why most Canadian SMBs are only doing one of the three.

Backup Rules

The 3-2-1 Backup Rule — And Why Most Canadian Businesses Are Only Doing 1

Three copies, two media types, one offsite. The 3-2-1 backup rule explained — and why most Canadian SMBs are only doing one of the three.

There is a principle in data protection that professional IT teams consider table stakes: the 3-2-1 rule. The majority of Canadian small and medium-sized businesses are not following it. What the 3-2-1 Rule Means 3 copies of your data —…

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May 24, 2026