Selecting backup methods and scheduling regular backups are
important aspects of a system administrator's job. Standard procedures
reduce the time necessary to perform backups and guarantee that
the most recent system information is always available. A regular
backup schedule reduces system interruption.
An important part of planning and performing system backups
is making sure that the resources you need are available and well
managed. Maintain a supply of backup media and labels and establish
procedures for identifying and retaining backup media. Examples of
these procedures are explained in the pages that follow.
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