Chapter 7: Data Backup, Storage, Restoration Flashcards
Because data are _______ to any organization, ___ ,
___ and ___ are key considerations for the
enterprise.
Key assets, data backup, storage and potential restoration
What may impact how an enterprise can
handle this data and should be considered in developing methods for data handling?
Laws and regulations
What is the most common, and basic way to protect data against disk failure?
Redundant Array of Independent Disks
What is the alternative name to raid?
Redundant Array of Inexpensive Disks
What is the main function of RAID in data?
To protect against a single point of failure
What are the 2 main functions of RAID?
- Fault tolerant capabilities
- Performance Improvement
T or F: RAID is limited to hardware solutions only
False. Hardware and Software
T or F: Low-level configurations of RAID are still acceptable because high-level ones are very expensive
False. Many vendors already offer storage arrays and therefore removes the need for low level configurations
T or False: Even though third party storage arrays are offered IT Staff still needs to understand the implications of different raid configurations
True
Storage arrays are used to protect data against?
Site failure, application downtime
How does storage arrays protect data against site failure and ensure successful application recovery?
data replication
Data replication can be what type of connection
Synchronous, asynchronous, adaptive
What differentiates synchronous from the other connection types?
Synchronous connections require a confirmation before local disk write
What differentiates asynchronous connections with other connections
Data is replicated on a scheduled basis
What differentiates adaptive from other connection types
It can be synchronous or asynchronous depending on the network load
What is the main determinant of connection type to be used
Latency and Network Bandwidth
What are the 3 different types of secondary storage media?
Removable media, mirrored disks, network storage
Typically, the removable media are recorded in one facility and stored in a single remote physical facility (T or F)
False. It can be more than one remote facility
The remote physical facilities are called?
Off-site Libraries
What is the basis for determining the number and locations of the off-site libraries?
The availability of use and perceived interruption risk
Backup and Restoration - Offsite Library Controls: _______ to library contents , ensuring that only ___ ___ have access
Secure physical access;Authorized personnel
Backup and Restoration - Offsite Library Controls: ___ back up media when ___
Encrypt;In transit
Backup and Restoration - Offsite Library Controls: Ensure that ___ ___ can withstand _ _ _
Physical construction; fire, heat, and water
Backup and Restoration - Offsite Library Controls: The library should be near the data center for faster data replication (T or F)
False. Libraries should be away from the data center so that it will not be subject to the same disaster that is affecting the data center
Backup and Restoration - Offsite Library Controls: Which are the two controls that are needed for the storage media and files?
Ensure that there is an inventory of them and retained for a specified retention time, there is a log of all storage media and files moving in and out of the library