This course explains the types of backups, the methods available for performing a backup, the importance of developing a solid backup strategy, and how to restore data if a loss is encountered.
Objectives:
Identify the backup, archive, and restore utilities and their functions
Back up a file system to tape
Restore a file system from tape
Topics:
Backup media and utilities
The tar command
The dd command
The cpio command
The pax command
The ufsdump command
The ufsrestore command
Recovering file systems
Technical Requirements:
P500+ Processor, 128MB of RAM; Windows 2000, 2003, XP, Minimum screen resolution 800x600, Internet Explorer 6.0 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Adobe Flash Player 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.
