Follow the 3-2-1 Rule:
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Keep 3 copies of any important file (1 primary, 2 backup copies)
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Store files on at least 2 different media types (e.g., 1 copy on a hard drive and a second on tape or in the cloud)
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Keep at least 1 copy offsite (i.e., not at your house or on campus)
Things to Avoid:
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Storing the only copy of your data on your laptop or flash drive
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Storing critical data on an unencrypted laptop or flash drive
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Saving copies of your files haphazardly across 3 or 4 places
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Sharing the password to your laptop or cloud storage account
Tell Us:
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Where do you store your data?
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Why did you choose those platform(s), locations, or devices?
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Post your answer on Twitter (#LYD16, and tag @CUrdmsg), Instagram or Facebook (#LYD16)
Resources:
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Learn more about versioning best practices, and options for storage, backup, and recovery of your data at Cornell.
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Talk to your local data experts, the Research Data Management Services Group
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Check out the great resources on our Pinterest board.