In this video you will learn about implementing basic disaster prevention & recovery methods.
Backup & Recovery
For Windows, Linux, and macOS systems, there are several ways to back up images such as: cloud backups, using a backup service, or backing up to a network-attached storage (NAS) system on a network. For each backup method, there are three levels of data backups:
Backup Testing
Backup testing is the activity of testing in a controlled environment how well an application is able to recover from crashes, hardware failures and other similar problems to allow for IT staff to practice restoration so the skill is in place when it is most needed.
UPS
An uninterruptible power supply (UPS) is an electrical apparatus that provides emergency power to a load when the input power source or mains power fails. An UPS is typically used to protect hardware such as computers, data centers, telecommunication equipment or other electrical equipment where an unexpected power disruption could cause injuries, fatalities, serious business disruptions or data loss. An UPS differs from an auxiliary or emergency power system or standby generator in that it will provide near-instantaneous protection from input power interruptions by supplying energy stored in batteries.
Surge Protector
A surge protector is an appliance or device intended to protect electrical devices from voltage spikes in alternating current (AC) circuits. The most common types of surge protectors are power strips that are plugged into a grounded wall outlet to protect devices such as PCs, TVs, and other common electronic devices. If there is a surge or spike in power, a protector simply breaks the circuit, and the device loses power.
Local Storage
Local storage consists of backing up data on workstations to an external drive such as a hard drive or USB flash drive. The Windows Backup and File History utilities and Time Machine in macOS easily back up files and system images to external hard drives.
Depending up the distribution of Linux being used, it can include several utilities that can be used for backups such as the command line tar, rsync, & grsync (GUI for rsync) utilities.
Cloud Storage
Cloud storage is a model of computer data storage in which the digital data is stored in logical pools, said to be the “cloud”. The physical storage spans multiple servers (sometimes in multiple locations), and the physical environment is typically owned and managed by a hosting company. These cloud storage providers are responsible for keeping the data available and accessible, and the physical environment protected and running. Some popular cloud storage providers that provide varying levels of storage space, encryption services, and price points are:
Account Recovery Options
There are a variety of ways to recovery an account such as: