Data backup used to be simple: a tape drive on the server and you're good to go! Now data lives everywhere. Taming this beast can be a challenge to say the least. Here's a quick-start guide:

1. Go through each department and major function in your business (BizDev, Operations, Finance, HR, etc.)
2. Identify the technology used for each
3. Make a note of where the associated data is stored
4. Create a plan for backing it up and testing the process

Most important: review this process regularly because things change!