Together, TrueNAS and Storj are redefining modern data backup with TrueCloud Backup, offering unparalleled security, performance, and economics.

Traditionally you’d buy a backup program and point it at your NAS. You no longer have to do this as Cloud backup is now natively available in TrueNAS with Storj. Whether you need to protect a single instance or synchronize multiple TrueNAS deployments, Storj acts as a unified source of truth, ensuring secure,  global fault tolerance and resiliency for your data.

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This collaboration delivers fully integrated cloud backup and disaster recovery, combining the best of on-premise and cloud technologies.

This blog delves into how the integration of TrueNAS and Storj delivers the 3-2-1 backup strategy providing  robust data protection and disaster recovery. We’ll also explore how TrueNAS and Storj enable a higher frequency of backup to optimize Recovery Point Objective (RPO), Recovery Time Objective (RTO), and improve the economics of data storage, ensuring businesses can recover quickly and cost-effectively from disruptions.

Why TrueNAS and Storj are a perfect match.

Managing and safeguarding data is critical in this evolving digital landscape. For users of TrueNAS, the leader in mission critical open enterprise storage, the challenge is  extending on-premise systems to the cloud in a way that is scalable, secure, and cost-effective. That’s where Storj, a leader in distributed cloud storage, comes in.

This integrated solution solves backup challenges faced by businesses of all sizes with benefits that include:

1. Enhanced backup and data security.

TrueNAS provides local storage redundancy, while Storj extends this redundancy to the cloud in a globally distributed manner. Key features include:

• Zero-knowledge encryption and erasure-coding ensure that your data is safe in transit and at rest.
• Distributed cloud storage reduces risks from region-specific outages while aligning with compliance needs.
• The ability to cost effectively create unlimited snapshots and copies improves Recovery Point Objective (RPO).

For organizations adhering to the 3-2-1 Backup Strategy (3 copies, 2 media types, 1 off-site), this partnership heightens data safety.

2. Disaster recovery & compliance simplified.

Disaster recovery is critical for business resilience. By leveraging Storj for off-site cloud backups you can:

• Recover and restore data quickly regardless of location thanks to fast global performance, optimizing your Recovery Time Objective (RTO).
• Align with key compliance standards like SOC 2 for sensitive data across industries.
• Request geo-fencing options to store data only in regions you trust.

Storj and TrueNAS provide unparalleled disaster recovery readiness and compliance assurance for your organization.

3. The best economics for global fault tolerance.

Traditional cloud storage often incurs hidden costs with growing data volumes. Storj changes the game:

• With up to 80% lower costs than traditional providers, Storj ensures your backup strategy remains cost-efficient over time.
• Combined with the economics of TrueNAS open enterprise appliances, you achieve enterprise-grade data resilience without breaking the bank.

Cost efficiency in data protection allows businesses to focus resources on growth and innovation instead of ballooning infrastructure expenses.

4. Unmatched resilience and reliability.

Distributed cloud storage naturally offers greater resilience over centralized systems. Storj applies geographical distribution to minimize risks associated with hardware failures, cyberattacks, and even natural disasters.

• Data durability of eleven nines (99.999999999%) for peace of mind
• Built-in versioning and immutability safeguard against malicious threats like ransomware.

Coupled with TrueNAS, you can trust your data is always protected and readily available.

5. Eco-friendly backup solution.

Sustainability is more than a buzzword—it's a business imperative. The Storj model uses idle storage capacities around the globe, reducing energy dependence on centralized data centers.

• With significantly lower carbon emissions, Storj enables organizations to reduce their environmental footprint.
• TrueNAS’s energy-efficient architecture complements Storj for a green storage strategy.

How Geiger Ready-Mix transformed backup and storage resilience.

Geiger Ready-Mix, a manufacturer and distributor of concrete and building materials, faced significant challenges with their backup system, which relied on onsite active directories and a TrueNAS appliance. While TrueNAS offered robust local storage, Geiger wanted to adopt a complete set of 3-2-1 best practices. The on premise solution on its own left Geiger vulnerable to security risks in the face of disaster recovery scenarios and ransomware attacks.

Seeking a secure, efficient, and cost-effective cloud storage solution, Geiger evaluated several options, including Azure and AWS. They ultimately chose Storj for its affordability, security, and distributed cloud architecture, which complemented their existing TrueNAS system and enabled them to fully implement 3-2-1 backup best practices.

By adopting Storj, Geiger met their critical data security and cost objectives while maintaining a simplified backup process, ensuring their business remains resilient and ready for the future.

For the full story, read the detailed case study here: Geiger Ready-Mix Case Study.

How to get started with TrueCloud Backup.

To get started with TrueCloud Backup, follow these simple steps:

1. Set up your TrueNAS system.
2. Make sure you have upgraded your TrueNAS to the latest software release (Electric Eel).
3. Connect your Storj account  and setup a TrueCloud backup task.
4. Use TrueNAS's unified interface to configure snapshots, synchronization and schedules, to meet your exact needs.

Elevate with TrueCloud Backup.

TrueNAS and Storj combined, elevate your backup and disaster recovery strategies. This new solution delivers high performance, reduces costs, enhances security, and modernizes compliance. Whether you’re safeguarding critical business data or meeting disaster recovery goals, TrueCloud Backup simplifies operations while delivering peace of mind.

Don’t just store your data—transform how it’s secured and accessed using the powerful combination of TrueNAS and Storj. Start building your TrueCloud Backup strategy today and experience the unmatched advantages of distributed cloud storage.

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