How To Make A 3-2-1 Backup System

In this video, we dive into the critical topic of backing up your files. We'll talk about the 3-2-1 backup rule—a tried-and-true method recommended in the IT world for safeguarding your data. I'll share my own experience with data loss and how a systematic approach to backups can offer peace of mind. I talk about the different types of storage options, physical and cloud-based, and I'll provides recommendations for tools and services he personally trusts. ⬇️ Get Free Notion page on How to Organize Files using the PARA Method: ➜ https://pauldittus.kit.com/organize-files-guide 5 Key Lessons: 1. Importance of Data Backup: Understanding the devastating impact of data loss and why you should never rely on a single storage solution. 2. 3-2-1 Backup Rule: Learn the fundamentals of having three copies of your data, stored on two different mediums, and one off-site backup. 3. Choosing the Right Storage Devices: A comparison of SSDs and traditional hard drives for active and cold storage, respectively. 4. Utilizing Cloud Services: Insights into cloud storage options like Google Workspace, Dropbox, Box, and Amazon Photos, and how they can complement your backup strategy. 5. Automated Backup Solutions: Discover the benefits of using services like Backblaze for continuous and hassle-free backups. ➡️ Resources Mentioned (affiliate links): - Backblaze: https://www.backblaze.com/cloud-backup/personal#af9y9h - WD Elements 14 TB Drive: https://amzn.to/4bsHE2p - Samsung T7 SSD: https://amzn.to/4d0pUNd - Google Workspace: https://referworkspace.app.goo.gl/ZVwf - Dropbox - Box - Amazon Photos: https://amzn.to/3xEypOG - Microsoft As an Amazon Associate I earn from qualifying purchases. ⬇️ Get Free Notion page on How to Organize Files using the PARA Method: ➜ https://pauldittus.kit.com/organize-files-guide 📚 Get My List of Top 12 Books of The Year: https://pauldittus.ck.page/booklist This is episode 86 of The Beautiful Mess Show podcast. ✅ Follow The Beautiful Mess Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCz28aStbk-5Apxqyj_WWYqw Instagram: https://instagram.com/tbmshow Twitter: https://twitter.com/StartMessy Facebook: https://facebook.com/TheBeautifulMessShow ➡️ You can also follow me here: YouTube: https://youtube.com/pauldittus IG: https://www.instagram.com/pauldittus/ Twitter: https://twitter.com/pauldittus Website: https://pauldittus.com #productivity #backup #backupdata #backupplan #tech #minimalism #minimalist #podcast #tbmshow #show #thebeautifulmess #selfdevelopment #selfimprovement