Never trust only one backup

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John's question lets Dr. Dave state an enduring preservation rule: an online service is useful but cannot be the only copy, especially when it is outside the owner's control. He builds a layered plan for archival and changing material and admits that drives themselves fail.

3:59 · Consulting Philosophy

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