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Cloud, On-Prem, Replication or Hybrid? The Backup Architecture Evaluation Checklist

Cloud, On-Prem, Replication or Hybrid? The Backup Architecture Evaluation Checklist

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Decide where your backup data should live with Cloud, On-Prem, Replication or Hybrid? The Backup Architecture Evaluation Checklist, Book 4 of the Data Resiliency Series from Boma Digital Works. This 16-page e-book gives your team a structured, evidence-based way to compare cloud backup, on-premises appliances, replicated appliances at other sites, and a hybrid of all three.

Inside: the four models explained with diagrams; a side-by-side comparison table; a requirements worksheet and deal-breaker list; a 42-question checklist across recovery performance, ransomware resilience, compliance, network, scalability, cost, operations and exit strategy; a weighted scoring matrix with a worked example; a five-year total cost of ownership model; a decision tree and best-fit guide by business profile; a hybrid 3-2-1-1-0 reference design; and a pilot plan, vendor questions, red flags and decision sign-off sheet. Instant PDF download; independent, vendor-neutral guide.

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Why you need this guide

Cloud, on-premises, replicated or hybrid? Choosing where your backups live is a five-year decision, and vendor pitches rarely tell the whole story. This scored checklist helps your team compare every option on evidence, not marketing.

Best forIT managers, architects and data resiliency teams choosing a backup architecture

  1. Compare all four models fairly

    Diagrams and a side-by-side table show the real strengths and trade-offs of each.

  2. Score with 42 clear questions

    Recovery speed, ransomware resilience, compliance, network, cost, operations and exit strategy.

  3. See the true five-year cost

    A worked TCO model, including the egress and refresh costs teams often forget.

  4. Decide and defend it

    A decision tree, pilot plan, vendor questions and a sign-off sheet for leadership.

What's inside16 pages42-question checklistWeighted scoring matrix5-year TCO modelDecision treePilot plan
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Educational Use & Results Notice Educational Use & Results Notice

Cloud, On-Prem, Replication or Hybrid? The Backup Architecture Evaluation Checklist is a digital guide (PDF) published by Boma Digital Works LLC for educational and informational purposes only.

About the content: The checklist, scoring method and cost model in this guide are based on general industry practice and the author's professional experience in IT and data protection. They are a framework for your own evaluation, not a recommendation for any specific environment or product.

Figures and vendor information: Prices, cost totals, scores and worked examples are illustrative only; replace them with your own quotes and test results. Product names, features and pricing reflect publicly available information as of October 2026 and may change. Boma Digital Works is independent and not affiliated with any vendor named.

Not professional advice: This guide is not legal, financial, procurement or compliance advice. Please consult qualified professionals before making purchasing or architecture decisions.

Your responsibility: By purchasing and using this guide, you agree that you are responsible for your own decisions and actions. Boma Digital Works LLC and the author are not liable for any loss, including data loss, or damage arising from the use of this material.

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