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Creating a Data Backup and Recovery Strategy

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Data backup and Recovery is probably one of the most essential tasks as a system administrator. In the event of a disaster, a successful recovery of data and services will determine whether you will be getting your raise or you will be looking for a new job.

Data backup and Recovery is probably one of the most essential tasks as a system administrator. In the event of a disaster, a successful recovery of data and services will determine whether you will be getting your raise or you will be looking for a new job. Yet, many administrator do not pay much attention to backup and recovery strategy. Many put absolute faith in the backup software logs that declares that the backup is completely successfully for the day. However, we forget that a successful backup is not the end goal but a successful restore in an event of a disaster is the end goal. Herein lies the trap of false security.

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