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The document discusses the importance of backup and disaster recovery in systems administration, highlighting their roles in data protection, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. It outlines various backup strategies such as full, incremental, and differential backups, as well as techniques like tape and cloud backups. Best practices for implementing these strategies are also provided to ensure effective data management and recovery.

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The document discusses the importance of backup and disaster recovery in systems administration, highlighting their roles in data protection, business continuity, and regulatory compliance. It outlines various backup strategies such as full, incremental, and differential backups, as well as techniques like tape and cloud backups. Best practices for implementing these strategies are also provided to ensure effective data management and recovery.

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CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY OF ZIMBABWE

FACULTY OF COMMERCE INNOVATION AND INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY


GROUP 1 PRESENTATION TASK 5
OTILIA MADZIVIRE REG NUMBER R233891G
MAYBE NHIMBE REG NUMBER R237211G
EDDIE .N CHISINA REG NUMBER R213446H
QUESTION 1
(i) Discuss the importance of backup and disaster recovery in systems
administration
Backup and disaster recovery are crucial components of systems administration that ensure business
continuity and minimize data loss in the event of a disaster or system failure.

IMPORTANCE OF BACKUP

(1) DATA PROTECTION


Data is often a company’s most valuable asset
Backups protect data from loss or corruption due to hardware or software failures human error
or malicious attacks.
(2) BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Backups enable organizations to restore critical systems and data quickly, minimizing downtime
and ensuring business continuity
(3) COMPLIANCE
Many industries are subject to regulations that require data protection and recovery plans.
Backups may be required by regulatory or compliance standards to ensure data retention and
availability.

TYEPES OF BACKUPS
(1) Full Backup
A complete copy of all data, providing a comprehensive backup solution.
(2) Incremental Backup
A backup of only the changes made since the last full of incremental backup, reducing
storage requirements and backup time.
(3) Differential Backup
A backup of all changes made since the last full backup providing a cumulative backup of
changes.

IMPORTANCE OF DISASTER RECOVERY

(1) Minimizing Downtime

Disaster recovery plans enable organizations to restore critical systems and data quickly
minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity

(2) Reducing Data Loss

Disaster recovery plans ensure that data is protected and can be restored in the event of
a disaster or system failure

(3)Ensuring Business Continuity

Disaster recovery plans enable organizations to maintain critical business functions and
services even in the event of a disaster or future failure.
DISASTER RECOVERY PLANNING
(1) Risk Assessment
Identify potential risks and threats to the organization’s systems and data
(2) Business Impact Analysis
Determine the impact of a disaster or system failure on the organization’s business
operations.
(3) Recovery Objectives
Establish recovery time objectives (RTOs) and recovery time objectives (RPOs) to guide the
disaster recovery planning process
(4) Recovery Plan
Develop a comprehensive disaster recovery plan that outlines procedures for restoring critical
systems and data.
BEST PRACTICES
(1) Regular Backups
Regularly backup critical data and systems to ensure that backups are current and available.
(2) Test Backups
Test backups regularly to ensure that they are complete and can be restored successfully
(3) Disaster Recovery Testing
Test disaster recovery plans regularly to ensure that they are effective and that personnel are
familiar with procedures.
(4) Offsite Storage
Store backup’s offsite to protect against physical damage or loss.
ADVANTAGES OF BACKUP AND DISATER RECOVERY
(1) Reduced Risk
Backup and disaster recovery plans reduce the risk of data loss and system downtime.
(2) Improved Business Continuity
Backup and disaster recovery plans ensure business continuity and minimize the impact of
disasters or system failures.
(3) Regulatory Compliance
Backup and disaster recovery plans may be required by regulatory or compliance standards.
CONCLUSION
Backup and disaster recovery are vital components of system administration .They protect data
, ensure business continuity, comply with regulations, manage risks and ultimately save costs .By
investing these strategies organizations can safeguard their most critical assets and maintain
operational integrity in the face of unforeseen challenges

QUES 1(ii)
EXPLAIN THE DIFFERENT BACKUP STRATEGIES AND TECHNIQUES THAT CAN BE IMPLEMENTED
TO ENSURE DATA PROTECTION AND BUSINESS CONTINUITY
Backup strategies and techniques are crucial for ensuring data protection and business
continuity.
BACKUP STRATEGIES
(1) Full backup
A complete copy of all data, providing a comprehensive backup solution
(2) Incremental backup

A backup of only the changes made since the last full or incremental backup, reducing storage
requirements and backup time

(3) Differential backup


A backup of all changes made since the last full backup, providing a cumulative backup of
changes.
(4) Synthetic backup
A backup created by combining a full backup with incremental backups, providing a
complete backup without the need for a full backup.
(5) Mirroring
A technique that duplicates data in real-time, providing an exact copy of the data.
BACKUP TECHNIQUES
(1) Tape backup
A technique that uses tape drives to store backups, providing a cost effective solution for
large amounts of data.
(2) Disk-to-disk(D2D) backup
A technique that uses disk storage for backups, providing fast backup and restore times.
(3) Disk-to-Tape (D2T)backup
A technique that uses disk storage for initial backup and tape storage for initial backup and
tape storage for long-term archiving.
(4) Cloud backup
A technique that uses cloud storage for backups, providing scalability, flexibility and offsite
storage.
BACKUP CONSIDERATIONS
(1) Frequency
Determine the frequency of backups based on data change rates and business requirements
(2) Retention

Determine the retention period for backups based on business requirements and regulatory
compliance

(3) Storage
Choose the appropriate storage media and location for backups, considering factors such as
cost, capacity and accessibility.
(4) Security
Ensure the security of backups by implementing encryption access controls and other
security measures.
BEST PRACTICES
(1) 3-2-1 Rule
Maintain three copies of data use two different storage types and store one copy offsite.
(2) Regular backups
Regularly backup critical data and systems to ensure that backups are current and available.
(3) Test backups
Test backups to regularly to ensure that they are complete and cannot be restored
successfully
(4) Documentation
Maintain documentation of backup procedures including backup schedules, retention
policies and restore procedures
BENEFITS
(1) Data protection
Backup strategies and techniques protect data from loss or corruption due to hardware or
software failures human error or malicious attacks
(2) Business continuity
Backup strategies and techniques enable organizations to restore critical systems and data
quickly, minimizing downtime and ensuring business continuity.
(3) Regulatory compliance
Backup strategies and techniques may be required by regulatory or compliance standards to
ensure data retention and availability
CONCLUSION
By implementing a comprehensive backup strategy and technique, organizations can ensure
data protection, business continuity and regulatory compliance.

REFERENCES

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