Chapter 12Protecting Files
Protecting data includes creating and managing backups. A backup, often called an archive, is a copy of data that can be restored sometime in the future should the data be destroyed or become corrupted.
Backing up your data is a critical activity, but even more important is planning your backups. These plans include choosing backup types, determining the right compression methods to employ, and identifying which utilities will serve your organization's data needs best. You may also need to transfer your backup files over the network. In this case, ensuring that the archive is secure during transit is critical as well as validating its integrity ...
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