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Backup calculator
Estimate capacity, retention, growth, versions, compression, off-site copies, encryption and recovery objectives.
Build a defensible backup plan instead of relying on a single copy.
How it works
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What you need to begin
Keep the real details of your project or device to hand. You can correct answers during the process and no account is required to view the result.
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What the result contains
Build a defensible backup plan instead of relying on a single copy.
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Limits of the simulation
The result is preliminary, depends on the accuracy of your answers and does not replace a quotation, diagnosis, certification or professional advice.
Frequently asked questions
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Is synchronisation a backup?
Not by itself. Deletion, corruption or ransomware can be synchronised too.
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What is the 3-2-1 rule?
Keep three copies on two different media, with at least one copy off site.