I'm looking for advice on setting up a reliable backup system for my web server, which hosts 200TB of data. Currently, I have a second dedicated server as a backup. This means that if my primary server is hacked or damaged, the backup server can immediately take over and bring the site back online.
Now, I'm considering a third backup solution using HDD SATA drives. My idea is to back up my website onto hard drives that will be stored in a secure location at a hosting company. If my primary server or its drives fail, the hosting staff can simply insert the backup drives into a new server to restore my website quickly. Additionally, I plan to keep another copy of my website on HDD drives at my home.
This approach seems cost-effective and could potentially minimize downtime by avoiding the need to transfer large amounts of data from the cloud.
I'd appreciate any insights or recommendations on setting up this type of backup system. Are there specific considerations or best practices I should be aware of?
Thank you for your assistance.