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Exercise 2: Store, Backup or Lose

Tools/steps* needed to complete this exercise:
-a computer
-internet/WiFi connection
-Navigate to this URL to play Store, Backup or Lose: preservethispodcast.org/adventure

*If you don’t have a computer or internet connection handy, that’s perfectly okay. Keep reading to learn more about backing your stuff up!

3 2 1 rule

The 3-2-1 Rule refers to a file backup strategy. Here’s what it means:

Keep at least 3 copies of your files.

Store your file copies on at least 2 separate devices.
Store 1 copy far from where you live.

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Hard drive

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Earth
Files
Moon

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