StoneCast Podcast: Are 3 Backup Copies Still Enough in 2025?
This episode of StoneCast explores the evolution of backup strategies—from the classic 3-2-1 rule to the modern 4-3-2 approach. Learn how to better protect your data in today’s threat-heavy digital world.
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When it comes to protecting your data, not all backup strategies are created equal. In this episode, we dig deep into the evolution of backup best practices — starting with the tried-and-true 3-2-1 method, moving to the more resilient 3-2-1-1-0, and finally unpacking the enterprise-grade 4-3-2 model.We’ll explore why each strategy was created, what risks they address, and when one might be better than another depending on your infrastructure, threat landscape, and compliance requirements. From air-gapped storage and immutability to zero-error recoveries and multi-site redundancy, we’ll translate the jargon into real-world application — no oversimplification, just actual strategy.Whether you're managing a growing SMB environment or securing critical data in a complex enterprise setup, this discussion breaks down what it takes to create a backup strategy that’s resilient against ransomware, disasters, and human error.
Is it time for a new kind of backup? AI says yes. 
Predictive models anticipate threats and automate recovery
Intelligent tiering optimizes storage and costs
Continuous learning improves reliability over time
Enhanced protection against ransomware and edge-case failures
) and use 2 of those HDDs in a RAID1... When I will feel myself not too lazy ofc 
When was the last time you backed up your most important files? Don’t wait until it’s too late; disaster can strike at any time. Follow the 3-2-1 Backup Rule for protection:
3 total copies
1 offsite copy
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Stable cash flow
Stronger client retention 
