To have proper backups, you want to follow best practices when it comes to protecting your data. A well-known and accepted backup best practice is the 3-2-1 backup rule. What is involved with this 3-2-1 backup rule and how can it help to effectively protect your data. The 3-2-1 backup rule involves having at least (3) backup copies of your data, stored on at least (2) different forms of storage media, with at least (1) copy stored offsite