We replicate to a second NAS, that is backup right?
Replication copies deletes and corruption too. Backup has history, replication does not.
Try this first
- 1Keep replication for fast failover
- 2Add real backup with retention and versions
- 3Test: delete a test file and see if it is gone on the replica
- 4Split goals: replication for uptime, backup for restore
When to bring us in
If only replication exists and no history
See also
- We have backups but we do not know if they workA backup that cannot be restored is not a backup. Testing matters as much as taking the backup.
- Suspected ransomware: what to do RIGHT NOWThe first 30 minutes are critical. One wrong move spreads the damage. Read before acting.
- Someone accidentally deleted an important folderUsually fine to recover. The trick: do not save anything new on that drive until you know how.
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