Backup Systems All Need These 10 Things
Backup Central, December 8,2025
Look, I've been doing this backup thing for a long time. And I can tell you right now that most companies think they have backups when they really don't. They're missing key pieces that turn what looks like a solid backup system into a house of cards waiting to collapse.
After decades in this industry, I've seen every possible way a backup system can fail. I've also seen what works. So Prasanna and I put together a list of the 10 design elements that every backup system absolutely must have. Miss even one of these, and you're taking risks you probably can't afford.