# What is the difference between local and external backup?

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The local backup is stored within the same data centre.

The external backup is stored in a data centre located several kilometres away.

The local backup protects against drive or RAID failures, administration errors, hacking and cryptolockers. The external backup protects against the complete destruction of the data centre.

If you require a very large-capacity or multi-data-centre backup, please contact us.