Backup Strategy¶
Last Updated: Purpose: Overall backup philosophy, what's backed up, where, and how often.
Philosophy¶
Following the 3-2-1 rule: - 3 copies of data - 2 different storage types - 1 offsite
What's Backed Up¶
| Data | Method | Destination | Schedule | Retention | Tested? |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| VM backups | Proxmox Backup | ⚠️ No | |||
| Docker appdata | ⚠️ No | ||||
| NAS shares | Backup NAS | ⚠️ No | |||
| Offsite | Cloud | ⚠️ No | |||
| Unraid USB config | Flash Backup | -- | ⚠️ No |
Critical Data Priority¶
Backup Locations¶
| Location | What's there | Access |
|---|---|---|
| Backup NAS | ||
| Offsite cloud |
Restore Testing Schedule¶
- [ ] Last VM restore test:
- [ ] Last file restore test:
- [ ] Last offsite restore test:
A backup you've never restored from is an untested backup. Schedule restore tests.