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Glossary: Resilience and Recovery

3-2-1 rule

Also written: 3-2-1 backup rule

A backup rule: keep at least 3 copies of your data (the original and 2 backups), on 2 different types of storage, with 1 copy off site. The modern version adds that the off-site copy should be immutable or offline.

Where the book teaches it

Related terms

backupimmutabilityoff-site storageair gap