3-2-1 backup solution

Be ready for ransomware with SIMPANIX

Backup does not need to be complex or expensive. SIMPANIX Pro gives you the full 3-2-1-1-0 backup rule for all your systems, with locked copies, at a lower cost.

3-2-1 backup solution

A backup plan for today’s threats

The 3-2-1 rule is a good start, but it is not enough today. Ransomware now attacks backups too. One offsite copy is not safe enough.

The 3-2-1-1-0 rule adds two things. The extra 1 is one locked or offline copy. The 0 means zero errors: every backup is checked.

SIMPANIX Pro makes the full 3-2-1-1-0 rule simple, safe and automatic.

How SIMPANIX follows the 3-2-1-1-0 rule

01

3 copies

Back up all your systems: physical, virtual, cloud and SaaS.

  • Your live data stays untouched
  • A local backup for fast restore
  • A third copy with saved versions
02

On 2 types of storage

If one storage type fails, you still have the other. SIMPANIX works with disk, tape and all big clouds (AWS, Azure, Google Cloud, Wasabi). You are not tied to one vendor.

  • Disk or NAS on site for speed
  • Cloud or tape as a second copy
  • One failure cannot hit both
03

1 copy offsite

Keep a copy far from your office. SIMPANIX copies backups to the cloud or to a second site. A fire or flood at one site will not take all your data.

  • Stored in a different place
  • Copied to the cloud automatically
  • Choose your own backup site
04

1 locked or offline copy

Make one copy safe from ransomware. SIMPANIX supports locked cloud storage (Object Lock). It also supports offline copies on tape or on fully offline systems.

  • No one can change it during the lock period
  • Kept apart from your network
  • Ransomware cannot encrypt it
  • Object Lock and ZFS snapshots
05

0 errors

SIMPANIX checks your backups for you. It also runs practice restores that do not stop your work.

  • Automatic data checks
  • Practice restores with no downtime
  • SHA-256 and ZFS checks
Comparison

How SIMPANIX compares

ProductMain strengthNotes
SIMPANIX ProFull 3-2-1-1-0 protection at a lower cost, with no lock-inSame or better protection. Supports more systems. No vendor lock-in.
VeeamReliable backup for VMs and cloudComplex. Built mainly for VMware.
AcronisSecurity and backup in one toolMany extra features. Can lock you in. Does many things, none deeply.
FAQs

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Why use SIMPANIX instead of several vendors for 3-2-1?

You can follow 3-2-1 with several vendors, but it is hard to manage and things get missed. SIMPANIX Pro gives you all three copies, both storage types and offsite storage in one tool. You get one dashboard and one support team, and all parts work together. It also costs 70% less than using separate vendors.

Do I need new storage hardware for the "2 types of storage" part?

No. SIMPANIX Pro works with the storage you already have. If you have a local disk or NAS and a cloud account (or tape), you are ready.

How does SIMPANIX handle the 3-2-1-1-0 rule?

The 3-2-1-1-0 rule adds a locked copy (the extra "1") and checked backups (the "0"). SIMPANIX Pro does both for you. It makes locked backups with Object Lock or ZFS snapshots, and it checks them automatically. You do not need to set up anything extra.

What if I need more than 3-2-1?

SIMPANIX Pro is a full backup tool, not only a 3-2-1 tool. You also get bare-metal recovery, single-file restore, restore to other systems, and disaster recovery. 3-2-1 is the base. The extra features are there when you need them.

How fast can I set up 3-2-1 from zero?

Most customers are fully set up in one business day. A setup wizard helps you connect three storage targets, set how long to keep backups, and schedule your first backups. Our 24/7 support team can help at every step.

Does it work for on-prem and cloud together?

Yes. Keep one copy on local storage for fast restore and one on NAS or SAN. SIMPANIX copies the third to your chosen cloud. You manage all three copies from one screen.

How do my three copies stay the same?

SIMPANIX Pro keeps all three copies in sync for you. After the first backup, it only copies the parts that changed. This uses up to 95% less network. SIMPANIX watches all copies and alerts you if something does not match.