Best backup solution

[Rob200088]

Hi guys, i just lost all of my data on my hdd. I realy learned from it and i am going to backup all of my data in the future. Whats is the best backup solution. I dont want to use software, but if it is necessary i can think about it. The backup has to be realy reliable and always accessible. My dirve is now taken care of and the data may be recoverd. Is cloning the drive, and then stroing it in an fire proof box an idea?

[Samppa221]

If you want fire proofness check out iosafe:

 

[RuLeZ]

Depends on the budget, the speed you want to access it, and the amount of data.

[Oshino Shinobu]

Really depends on how much you're willing to spend. 

 

Best solution is to have redundancy (RAID 1). An on-site backup (NAS) that's accessible. An on-site backup that can be locked away (normal drive for backup) and an off-site backup. 

 

That solution is expensive, though. A good solution would probably be just to have a NAS and redundancy. That way you can always access the data. Keep really important things on a drive off-site (relatives house, for example) to protect from theft and damage. 

[RMarks95]

I use the software macrium reflect and take monthly images of my main drive and store in on a western digital my cloud, I also use google drive for all my files si U have a couple of options if my drive gives up on me.

[Ominous]

Use raid 1.  Probably the easiest and most simple way to back up a drive.  Anything goes wrong with a drive then troubleshoot it.  Still doesn't work/want to work then just get another drive and put it on the raid.  Not the cheapest method but you don't get the one month free bullshit or anything like that.

[Rob200088]

Thanks for the good ideas guys I'm gonna buy a nas with RAID 1 in mind. My dad also suggested that is shouldn't use hdds in my system. Is this a good idea?