Backup and Recovery

Storing data on a NAS is not the same as backing it up, and that gap catches people out constantly. This section covers building a backup routine that actually protects you, plus what to do when something has already gone wrong. You will find snapshot setups, the 3-2-1 approach explained without jargon, cloud and offsite options, and honest advice on recovering files after an accidental delete or a failed volume. We look at RAID versus real backups, ransomware protection, and restore tests that prove your backup works before you need it. The theme running through every guide: assume failure will happen one day, and be ready so it is an inconvenience instead of a disaster.

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