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Some Helpful Tips about Backing up your Data
There are many choices in backup systems on the market today
including: Disk-to-External Disk, tape, on-line backup, Jump Drive
or USB, zip and floppys. There are benefits and weaknesses to each.
Everybody knows it’s important, although it often becomes overlooked
due to the hassle and time necessary to perform a backup and confirm
it's proper creation. A common tendency for tape backups is to
assume backups are working because the tape has been changed daily.
The only way to confirm backs are taking place is to test it
periodically and check the backup log or report daily.Having a
disaster recovery plan will speed the time it takes to resume the
normal course of business when a problem does strike.
- Always back up! Keep current copies of important data offsite.
- To avoid data loss and program corruption, always quit your
programs before shutting down your computer.
- Never turn off peripheral devices while the computer is on or
when the disk is active, as this may cause directory damage.
- Compressed data is more difficult to recover accurately. If
you use compression, make extra backups.
- Never reformat your drive without testing your backup. If you
use tapes,
be sure you are familiar with the backup software before archiving
important data.
- Do not move or jar a drive while it is operating.
- When transporting a drive, prevent jostling by using a padded
container.
- When shipping a drive, use the original carton and packing
materials if possible. If not possible, be sure to pack 3" of
packing on all sides of the drive, making sure no part of the
drive touches the box.
- Allow adequate space around external drives’ cooling vents;
remove books,
papers, etc., which might block air flow. Do not put the drive on
carpeting.
- Do not place the drive on top of or close to the monitor;
electromagnetic radiation and heat can interfere with the drive
and may corrupt your data.
- As a general rule, if you are comfortable, the climate is
appropriate for the drive.
- Avoid rapid temperature changes. If the drive was previously
in a very cold
environment, allow your drive to warm up to room temperature
before operating.
- All computer equipment should be used with high-quality surge
protectors or line conditioners.
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