S3 backup: which solution for your data?

If you’re searching for an “S3 backup” solution, you likely already have a backup strategy in place and are looking to optimize or complement it. In the realm of data storage solutions, object storage has become a key component of backup strategies for many businesses and organizations, offering a balance of accessibility, security, and cost.

In this article, we’ll explore the key factors for choosing an effective and suitable S3 backup solution for your business or organization. Additionally, we’ll introduce our S3 backup solution, distinguished by its data sovereignty—100% French—and its highly cost-effective approach. Our goal is to provide a comprehensive perspective and guide you toward a solution that meets both your technical requirements and budget constraints.

1. The importance of the 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy and the role of S3 backup

a) Why do we recommend this backup strategy?

At Leviia, we place great emphasis on implementing effective and secure backup strategies for our clients. The 3-2-1-1-0 strategy, which we advocate, is a proven methodology designed to provide comprehensive, multi-layered data protection. This approach isn’t just a recommendation; it’s a globally recognized practice known for its ability to safeguard data against a wide range of threats and unforeseen scenarios. Its holistic nature considers not only how data is backed up but also where, how, and by whom it is securely managed or recovered.

b) Detailed explanation of the 3-2-1-1-0 strategy

• 3 Data Copies: This includes your original data plus at least two additional backups.
• 2 Different Media: Storing backups on two different types of media is essential to protect against media-specific failures. For example, you might have one copy on an internal hard drive and another on a cloud storage system or an external storage device.
• 1 Offsite Copy: This copy is critical for protecting your data against physical location risks, such as natural disasters, fires, theft, or other incidents that could affect all copies stored in one place. An offsite backup ensures that, even if a disaster impacts your primary site, a copy of your data remains safe and recoverable.
• 1 Offline or Air-Gapped Copy: This extension involves having a copy that is completely offline or physically isolated from the network, providing critical defense against cyberattacks like ransomware.
• 0 Errors After Verification: This emphasizes the importance of regularly testing backups to ensure they’re reliable and restorable.

c) Where does S3 backup fit in this strategy?

The 3-2-1-1-0 backup strategy is often implemented using solutions like Veeam, Rubrik, Atempo, or Iperius due to their efficiency and reliability. These solutions offer advanced features such as automated backups, replication, and data isolation, critical for comprehensive backup strategies. S3 object storage plays a crucial role:

• Continuous backups and periodic backups: Easily automated and scheduled, providing consistent protection.
• Point-in-time restore capabilities ensure quick recovery of specific data snapshots.
• Full and incremental backups for flexible data protection.
• Data redundancy and hybrid cloud backup options for maximum data protection.

2. Choosing your S3 backup solution

Here are key criteria to consider and how Leviia Object Storage meets them:

a) Data sovereignty

Choosing a solution like Leviia ensures data is stored according to strict regulations and compliance standards, including cloud compliance, managing bucket policies, and compliance regulations adherence, such as SOC 2.

b) Transparent and predictable pricing

Leviia’s competitive pricing is supported by robust cost management tools like AWS Cost Explorer integration, ensuring businesses can manage cloud storage costs effectively, including API calls.

c) Data replication and erasure coding

Leviia uses Erasure Coding for maximum data resiliency, distributing data across geographically separated data centers.

d) S3 Backup: advanced security features

• S3 versioning and object lifecycle management with comprehensive data lifecycle policies for advanced data handling.
• Multiple S3 storage classes, including S3 Intelligent-Tiering, for optimized storage and cost management.
• Encryption, robust access control, and a secure backup vault.
• Backup policies supported by managed policies, metadata support, and object lock features.
• Comprehensive backup automation strategy integrating seamlessly with solutions like AWS Backup and AWS Storage Gateway integration.

e) Ease of use

Leviia Object Storage’s intuitive administration console streamlines bucket management, including managing bucket policies, integrates tools like event logging, server access logging, and CloudTrail API logging, and provides versatile object retrieval options for transparent operations.

3. Cybersecurity: essential additional defensive measures

Even rigorous backup strategies aren’t foolproof against ransomware. Thus, Leviia emphasizes additional measures such as cross-account copies, cross-region backups, and continuous employee training.

Choosing the right S3 backup solution enhances data protection and disaster recovery capabilities significantly. Leviia Storag3 stands out for data sovereignty, affordable and transparent pricing, advanced security, and ease of use. Its compatibility with proven backup solutions ensures optimal protection and seamless data migration.