Know what’s covered
List the systems and folders that matter most: practice or accounting software, shared files, email, and important laptops.
Keep one copy off-site
Keep at least one copy away from your office network, so a fire, theft or ransomware can’t reach everything.
Restore one file
Every month, restore a single file from backup and open it. This takes minutes and proves the process works.
Restore one system each quarter
Practice recovering a whole folder or application to a test location. Note how long it took.
Write down the plan
Record who to call, where the backups are, and in what order to restore things.
General information, not a substitute for professional advice about your specific situation.
