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Summary of Key Questions to Ask Regarding Tape Backup Strategy

1. How much data can we afford to lose?

2. For business purposes, how long must I keep my data electronically?

Therefore, your business may dictate your backup strategy. The case outlined in the paragraph above may be extreme, or may be very normal for your industry. Only you and the people in your business can decide.


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