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Backup & Disaster Recovery Best Practices for SoCal SMBs

RPO, RTO, immutability, and restore testing explained in plain English.

Javier Flores · Bitlock Shield

Backups are a promise you have to test

Decide RPO and RTO first

How much data can you lose, and how long can you be down? Those two numbers drive the design and the cost.

3-2-1-1

Three copies, two media, one offsite, one immutable.

Restore-test quarterly

A documented restore test is the only proof your plan works.

Do not forget cloud data

Microsoft 365 retention is not backup. Add a dedicated 365 backup.

Next step: ask us for a recovery readiness review.

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