BACKING UP AND RESTORING SYSTEMS AND DATA

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BACKING UP AND RESTORING SYSTEMS AND DATA

• Chapter 15

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OVERVIEW

• Back up and restore systems and data
• Use Automated System Recovery (ASR) to recover a
  system
• Use System Restore to recover configuration data
• Use system startup and recovery tools

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WINDOWS BACKUP UTILITY

• Wizard Mode or Advanced Mode
• Volume shadow copy
• Automated System Recovery (ASR)

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WINDOWS BACKUP MODES

• Wizard Mode
• Advanced Mode

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VOLUME SHADOW COPY

• Creates a snapshot of open files
• Makes best effort copy of all files during
  backup
• Requires NTFS file system

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AUTOMATED SYSTEM RECOVERY (ASR)

• Creates complete backup set for system recovery
• Uses a floppy disk to store disk configuration
• Requires Setup CD for restore operation

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PLANNING A BACKUP AND RECOVERY STRATEGY

• Choosing a backup type
• Setting a backup schedule
• Determining what to back up
• Planning for disaster recovery

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BACKUP TYPES

• Normal
• Incremental
• Differential
• Copy
• Daily
• System state

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MIXING BACKUP TYPES
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CHOOSING WHAT TO BACK UP

• Consider disaster recovery options.
• Can the operating system be restored in other
  ways?
• ASR or OEM recovery disk?

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PLANNING FOR DISASTER RECOVERY

• Plan for a range of disaster scenarios
• Document recovery steps
• Test your plan

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SELECTING BACKUP MEDIA

• Disk drives
• Removable storage
• Network folders
• Tape drives

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BACKING UP THE OPERATING SYSTEM

• Backup Or Restore Wizard

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BACKING UP THE OPERATING SYSTEM (CONTINUED)

• Windows Backup Advanced Mode

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BACKING UP THE OPERATING SYSTEM (CONTINUED)

• Automated System Recovery (ASR)

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RESTORING THE OPERATING SYSTEM

• Using the Restore Wizard

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RESTORING THE OPERATING SYSTEM (CONTINUED)

• Performing an Advanced Restore

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RESTORING THE OPERATING SYSTEM (CONTINUED)

• Restoring from ASR Media

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USING SYSTEM RESTORE
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STARTUP AND RECOVERY TOOLS

• Recovery Console
• Last Known Good Configuration
• Safe Mode

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RECOVERY CONSOLE
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LAST KNOWN GOOD CONFIGURATION

• Allows you to recover from installation of bad
  drivers
• Restores last-used driver settings
• Overwritten on next successful logon

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SAFE MODE
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SUMMARY

• Use the Backup utility for disaster recovery.
• Volume shadow copy backs up open files.
• Automated System Recovery (ASR) enables complete
  restoration.
• Backup types can be mixed for an effective
  recovery plan.
• Disaster recovery requires advance planning.

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SUMMARY (CONTINUED)

• System Restore restores prior configurations.
• The Recovery Console provides system repair
  capabilities.
• Use the Last Known Good Configuration to remove
  bad drivers.
• Use Safe Mode to troubleshoot driver problems.