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CHAPTER 30Workstation Backup and Recovery: Core 2 Objective 4.3: Given a scenario, implement workstation backup and recovery methods.

Computer workstations are used to create vast amounts of data, but everything from user error to system failure can wipe out years of work in an instant. That's why workstation backup is essential. In this chapter, you will learn what you need to know about A+ Certification Core 2 Objective 4.3, including the following topics:

• Backup and recovery
• Backup testing
• Backup rotation schemes

BACKUP AND RECOVERY

Backup is the process of creating copies of files and folders, and recovery is the process of retrieving files and folders for reuse. A backup that can't be recovered is a colossal waste of space, ...