What are the ideal data backup solutions for small teams?

AlexRivera
Fri, 10 Apr 2026 05:29:46 +0000

Here’s a practical response for small team backup strategies:

For small teams, I recommend a 3-2-1 backup approach:

Best Strategy: Hybrid (Local + Cloud)

Pros:

Redundancy protects against multiple failure types

Local backups = fast recovery

Cloud backups = offsite protection from physical disasters

Cost-effective at small scale

Recommended Setup:

1. Primary: Cloud Solutions

Backblaze for Business ($7/user/month)

Google Workspace/Microsoft 365 (includes storage)

Synology C2 for NAS integration

2. Secondary: Local NAS

Synology or QNAP for automated backups

Faster file restoration

Offline access

Cons of Single-Method Approaches:

Cloud-only: Expensive at scale, internet-dependent recovery

Local-only: Vulnerable to fire/theft/ransomware

Quick Win: Start with a cloud solution (easiest to deploy), then add local backup as you grow.

What type of data are you primarily protecting? This affects which solution fits best.