Data loss can destroy a business in minutes. You must implement automated, reliable backups on your Linux servers from day one. Using native tools like cron jobs combined with rsync or Restic, you can automatically push your database dumps and web files to secure remote cloud storage.
Leveraging Cloud Provider Tools
Managing custom backup scripts can be tedious. Fortunately, platforms like DigitalOcean offer built-in snapshot features that automatically back up your entire VPS at the block level on a regular schedule.
The 3-2-1 Backup Rule
Always follow the 3-2-1 rule: Keep 3 copies of your data, on 2 different media types, with 1 copy located completely off-site. A droplet snapshot combined with an automated Amazon S3 database dump provides an incredibly resilient disaster recovery strategy.
