The first step in a backup strategy is to determine whether you want to back up entire hard drives or just individual folders and files (e.g. email archives, databases, working folders). You can also focus on specific file types or directories when backing up data. Selective backups save storage space and network bandwidth. However, you need to always monitor possible developments and adapt your backup strategy; otherwise, you may find that not all of your important data has been saved. Those wishing to go the selective storage route need to know precisely where the key storage locations are. For example, you need to know where emails are archived and where the browser stores its bookmarks, and encrypted login details for the password manager.
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