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If you made your way here to the Backblaze blog, you probably understand the value of backing up your data. Data disasters, like ransomware attacks, floods, and fires, can easily cost a business thousands of dollars in recovery expenses. But whether you\u2019re an IT professional or a small or medium-sized business owner, what you may not realize is that knowing<\/em> you need to back up is just the first step.<\/p>\n Next, you have to think about what kind<\/em> of backup strategy you should have in place. Specifically, there are four different types of backups that you need to consider:<\/p>\n Some of our integration tools, like MSP360<\/a> and Veeam<\/a>, let you configure the type of backup you want to perform, so it\u2019s important to understand the difference. Choosing the right backup type also means maximizing efficiency, as simply performing a full backup of your data on a daily basis would take up too much bandwidth and storage, resulting in unnecessary extra costs.<\/p>\n Not sure what kind of backup you need to do? In this post, learn the differences and when each should be used.<\/p>\n There are lots of things to consider when you\u2019re creating a solid server backup strategy. Use our guide to learn how to safeguard your server data with backups that preserve your information in case of disaster.<\/p>\n\n
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