Most of you know you should back up your data, but, for some of you, it stays on that to-do list until it’s too late. This is a hard and costly way to learn a lesson. It’s worth asking: what is preventing you from implementing a successful backup strategy?

Something we’ve noticed here at Symantec is that many small businesses are struggling to understand what backup products and strategies will meet their needs. There’s no one-size-fits-all in backup, and what works for one business may not for another. Our strategy for delivering backup to businesses like yours is to provide you with flexible options, so you can pick the right solution that best fits your environment. To help you in your decision-making process, I’ve broken down an initial overview of the different types of backup solutions to help you determine what’s right for your business.

There are three basic types of backup solutions: software, appliance and cloud/...