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Chapter 16. Data Backup and Recovery

In this chapter:

Creating a Backup and Recovery Plan

Backing Up Your Data: The Essentials

Performing Server Backups

Managing Encryption Recovery Policy

Backing Up and Restoring Encrypted Data and Certificates

Because data is the heart of the enterprise, protecting it is crucial. And to protect your organization’s data, you need to implement a data backup and recovery plan. Backing up files can protect against accidental loss of user data, database corruption, hardware failures, and even natural disasters. Your job as an administrator is to make sure that backups are performed and that backup tapes are stored in a secure location.

Creating a Backup and Recovery Plan

Data backup is an insurance plan. Important files ...