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Types of Backup Methods

In this video, you will learn about different backup methods and how to select the appropriate one.

In this video, you will learn about different backup methods and how to select the appropriate one.

How do you decide which method to use? Here are six key questions to ask yourself:

  1. What is your budget?
  2. How much data do you have?
  3. What types of data do you have?
  4. Do you need to comply with data retention laws?
  5. How quickly would you need to recover your data?
  6. Do you have an offsite backup?

Reflect and share: What backup methods work well for you, and why? Share with your fellow learners.

Test of the Week

The following test is going to assess your understanding of what you have learned within this past week of the course. Remember, you do not have to take the Test until you’re ready. To help you prepare you might wish to spend some time refreshing your understanding of the contents of this week. You may wish to reflect on the Learning Outcomes introduced at the beginning of the week and make sure you are comfortable that you have met the requirements of each. Take some time to review your learning to help you prepare.

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