Abstract: A backup apparatus which backs up data of a management device which manages a plurality of client devices based on information from agents which correspondingly operate on the plurality of client devices, the backup apparatus includes: a memory; and a processor coupled to the memory and configured to: generate a data block related with a specific agent, from information received from the specific agent and information on a client device in which the specific agent of the asset management device operates, for each of the plurality of agents, calculates arrangement appropriateness of the plurality of client devices based on the information received from the plurality of agents, and distribute and arranges the plurality of data blocks to the plurality of client devices in accordance with the arrangement appropriateness of the plurality of client devices.