Backup Strategies and 3-2-1 Rule: NAS, Cloud, and LTO Solutions

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1. 3-2-1 Rule Implementation

• Three copies of important data
• Two different storage media types
• One offsite backup location
• Risk assessment and threat modeling
• Recovery time objectives (RTO)

2. Storage Technology Comparison

• Synology NAS RAID configurations
• Backblaze B2 cold storage pricing
• LTO-8 tape system economics
• Cloud storage provider comparison
• Hybrid cloud-local strategies

3. Cost Analysis

• 5TB-50TB archive cost modeling
• Monthly vs annual storage pricing
• Hardware investment vs service costs
• Data transfer and egress fees
• Total cost of ownership (TCO)

4. Multi-Site Redundancy

• Geographic distribution strategies
• Automated synchronization systems
• Disaster recovery planning
• Network bandwidth considerations
• Security and encryption requirements

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