6E Flashcards
___ and ___ refer to the process of backing up data in case of a loss and setting up systems that allow data recovery after a loss.
Backup and recovery
Backing up data requires ___ and ___ computer data so that it is accessible in case of a crash, data deletion or corruption.
copying and archiving
Data from an earlier time can only be recovered if it has been…?
backed up
System data should be backed up ____.
regularly
Policies should specify the ___ of backups (e.g., daily
or weekly), and the ___ of backup to be performed (full, incremental, or differential), based on data criticality and the frequency that new information is introduced.
frequency
type
Data backup policies should designate…?
location of stored data
file-naming conventions
media rotation frequency
method for transporting data offsite
Data may be backed up on…?
magnetic disks
magnetic tape
optical disks (such as CDs)
The specific method chosen for conducting backups should be based on system and data availability and integrity requirements. These methods include…?
electronic vaulting
mirrored disks (DASD or RAID)
floppy disks
It is also good business practice to store backed-up data ____.
offsite
The goal of all data backup jobs is to ensure that lost data, no matter how it got lost, ___ ___ ___ quickly, efficiently, and as completely as possible.
can be recovered
Customers should be advised to back up their data before ___ ___ ___ are made to a system, like reformatting a hard drive or loading a new computer image or new software.
any major changes
What is important to remember when it comes to knowing what you should back up?
- Programs seldom change. If they are lost, deleted, or corrupted, it’s just necessary to reload the software and any updates to the program.
- Data changes constantly. If data is deleted, corrupted, or lost and there is no backup, it cannot be recovered.
What does RAID stand for?
Redundant Array Independent Disks
____ is a way to manage disk redundancy so that you can create one logical drive from two or more physical drives in a safer and faster way.
RAID
What are the five commonly used RAID configurations?
- RAID 0
- RAID 1
- RAID 1+0 (RAID 10)
- RAID 5
- RAID 6
The following describes which RAID configuration?
- Data is stored simultaneously to both physical drives being used, meaning the data is spread across all drives.
*This method is called “striping” and it boosts performance - But if one drive fails all the data is lost
RAID 0
The following describes which RAID configuration?
*All data that is saved to one drive is reflected on the other giving the system a built in back up.
*This method is called “mirroring”
*Works very well for data drives and enables faster access times. * Requires a minimum of two drives
RAID 1
The following describes which RAID configuration?
- Four separate drives are used combining mirror and striping. This allows for much more reliability and is suitable for both data and program drives.
RAID 1+0 (RAID 10)