Backup Topics Disaster Prevention & Recovery series ©2005 Sam C. Chan
Reasons for Backups software bugs malware driver install security user errors file corruption power glitches hardware failure malware security breaches theft fire/flood ESD issues
Backup Methods HD replication Removable Media USB Drive Online Backup Ghost/LiveState Recovery
Backup Factors Protection Costs Efforts Manageability
Specific Factors Protection Against? Coverage Span Restore Point Granularity Procedural Complexity Control & Security
Backup Costs Hardware/Software Consumable Recurring Fees Maintenance Admin/Consulting
Typical 4-Prong Scenario 3-gen HD replication: Nightly/Weekly/Monthly DVD+RW Nightly~Weekly USB Drive (ad hoc) Online Nightly (optional)
DVD Backups Full/Incremental Backup vs Sync. Over-write/Append Manual/Auto Media Mgmt Rotation Scheme (1/2 gen) Off-site Rotation
Best Practices Serial No.: don’t reuse Mark directly on Media Log: 3-column ledger Safe/Fire Box All Users Logoff Encrypted Media
Tools Dantz Retrospect Backup Exec NTI Backup NT Backup Syncback Karen's Replicator Ghost/LiveState Winzip Tools
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