Backups

• Why Bother With Backups?
• The Importance of Backups
• Choices in Backup Devices and Media
• comp.arch.storage FAQ
• Magnetic Tape Storage and Handling
• Creating a Backup Schedule
• Strategy for Backup Tapes
• Making Backups and Restoring
• Performing Backups and Restoring Files
• Compression FAQ
• Storing Backups and Media Life Expectancy
• Backup Packages
• GNU tar: an archiver tool
• Lab Instructions
• Quiz