What’s the best way to backup my data?

We recommend a ‘belt and brace’ approach as the best way to backup data, consisting of a local backup solution, combing with cloud backup technologies.

FAQ · Choosing a Backup Method

The best way to back up data is a 'belt and braces' combination of local backup — a copy stored on another disc or a separate server on-site — and cloud backup, which protects against disaster and provides secure, recoverable offsite copies; using only one method leaves a gap the other is specifically designed to close.

Local backup, in practical terms

A local backup can be as simple as a separate external hard drive, or as robust as a dedicated server replicating your data continuously. Its strength is speed: recovering a single deleted or corrupted file from a local copy is fast and does not depend on internet connectivity.

Cloud backup, in practical terms

Cloud backup sends a copy of your data offsite, so it survives an event that destroys or compromises the local site entirely — fire, flood, theft, or ransomware that also reaches attached local drives. It is also the layer that provides genuine disaster recovery, ensuring data can always be recovered even if nothing local survives.

Why both, not either

Choosing only one method leaves a specific, predictable gap: local-only backup fails in a site-wide disaster; cloud-only backup depends on internet availability and is typically slower for routine, everyday recovery. Running both closes both gaps at once.

Frequently asked questions

Which should I set up first if I can only afford one right now?

Cloud backup, since it protects against the more severe failure modes (site loss, ransomware); local backup can then be added for faster day-to-day recovery once budget allows.

How much data can realistically be backed up to the cloud?

This depends on your internet connection and the backup provider's plan, but modern cloud backup platforms such as NeoVault are designed to handle full server-level backups efficiently, not just small file sets.

Do I need IT expertise to set this up myself?

It can be configured without deep expertise for a single PC, but for a server or network-wide setup, professional configuration ensures the right data is captured, encrypted and actually recoverable when needed.

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We recommend a ‘belt and brace’ approach as the best way to backup data, consisting of:

Local backup – a backup of your data to another disc. This can be a simple external hard-drive or even a separate server which replicates your data.
Cloud Backup – recommended for security and also disaster recovery, a backup to the cloud ensures your data can always be recovered.