Lesson 6. Backing Up OS X Server

At some point you may have to recover a server whose hardware or software has failed. To help protect against failures, you need to implement a proven backup system. Although there are many backup choices on the market, OS X since Mac OS X v10.5 has had Time Machine built in. When used with OS X Server, it can provide a functional, low-cost, and simple backup solution that works properly with OS X. Time Machine is the recommended backup for OS X Server because it protects all of the operating system configurations and data needed for a successful restore.

Reference 6.1 Describing Backup Concepts

There are a number of considerations when it comes to backing ...

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