Task 18 Describe the need to create backup copies, and to file them in a separate and safe location also filing and storing hard copies for use in production.
Saving back-up copies of files. Where do we save them to? Back-up tapes External Hard Drives Cloud, or other online back-up USB Flash Drives DVD’s or CD’s
Why do we save files to external sources? Electromagnetic sources Fire Flood Theft
Filing and storing hard copies Paper copies should be filed neatly, safely and in a logical order so that they can be found when needed. A place for everything and everything in it’s place
Files are backed up on:- Back-up tapes External Hard Drives Cloud, or other online back-up USB Flash Drives DVD’s or CD’s To prevent loss from:- Electromagnetic sources Fire, flood or theft Paper copies should be filed neatly, safely and in a logical order so that they can be found when needed. Paper copies make it easier for production personnel to access them at any time.