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Backup & Restore

Backup and restore refers to the process of creating and recovering copies of data or applications to protect against data loss. Backups are copies of data stored on a separate device, while the restore process retrieves the data from these backups. This ensures data availability and business continuity in case of hardware failures, software corruption, or other data loss scenarios. 

Best Practices for Backup/Restore

  • ​3 copies of data, on 2 different media, with 1 copy offsite

  • Automate backups with monitoring and alerting

  • Perform regular restore tests

  • Use encryption for sensitive data (in transit & at rest)

  • Tag backups by date, system, and type for easy search

  • Retention policy: Keep daily, weekly, and monthly backups for defined periods

Restore Process (Critical Considerations)

  1. Identify Restore Target

  2. Locate the Backup

  3. Prepare the Target System

  4. Restore Data

  5. Verify

  6. Document

Want a Custom Backup Strategy?

  • A full backup and disaster recovery plan

  • Linux/Windows scripts for daily backups

  • Cloud-based S3 backup lifecycle rules

  • VM snapshot automation

  • Compliance-ready policy templates

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