@Dianora @stefano Isn't this what is basically meant by the 3-2-1 rule?

@mkj @stefano @Dianora This is basically what I do.

I take this, encrypt it, and upload it to Backblaze.

I have not needed a full restore since 1999. Since long before BB existed. My backup policy at one point involved shuffling HDDs around ala sneakernet. B2 has been a life saver I have never needed.

But I have done several local restores, and many simulated remote restores in the interim years.

I'm good to go.

@stefano @Dianora The local backup is a remnant of the encrypted backup off network. If you can use it, it'll be faster. But you should assume you will never use it.