Have a Backup

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Have a Backup
Backups are important. Copy (back up) your data frequently in case something happens to the original.
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The Importance of Backing up
Backing up your information regularly can save time, money and heartache. There are two processes, archiving and backing up. Archiving moves a file to storage, backing up makes a copy of a file.
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The Importance of Archiving
If a file is not on your computer, it can’t be stolen. Archiving (moving files to a storage unit not connected to the computer system and deleting them from your computer) makes more space on your computer and reduces the risk of data loss and theft.
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Selecting Backup Media
A frequent, automatic backup, combined with a less regular manual archive is a safe plan. Remember to check your backups to be sure that they are functioning.
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Prepare a Backup Plan
A frequent, automatic backup, combined with a less regular manual archive is a safe plan. Remember to check your backups to be sure that they are functioning.
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Configuring Automatic Backups
Automatic backups run by themselves frequently and keep a very recent copy of your files. Most computers feature automatic backups. The backup systems on Windows and Apple computers are different but they achieve the same result.
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Retrieving a File from Backup
You can restore a single file or the complete system from your backup.
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Have a Backup
Backups are important. Copy (back up) your data frequently in case something happens to the original. A frequent, automatic backup, combined with a less regular manual archive is a safe plan.

Have a Backup

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A backup is:

Not very important
A synchronized copy of information on your computer
On the disks that came with your computer
Something you do once
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An archive is:

On the same disk as the backup
Not as safe as keeping everything on the computer
Older information moved to a safe storage disk
Where Noah put the bees
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It is impossible to lose the data on both the computer and the backup.

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False
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How often you back up depends on how often you use the computer.

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False
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A good option for a backup disk for a home computer is:

External hard drive disk twice or more the size of your computer disk with USB connection
External hard drive disk half the size of your hard disk with USB connection
The fastest disk you can afford
Stainless steel
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A backup is:

Not very important

A synchronized copy of information on your computer

On the disks that came with your computer

Something you do once

A backup is a copy of the information stored on your computer, tablet or phone.

An archive is:

On the same disk as the backup

Not as safe as keeping everything on the computer

Older information moved to a safe storage disk

Where Noah put the bees

Archiving is moving files to a safe place; like filing a document in a filing cabinet

It is impossible to lose the data on both the computer and the backup.

True

False

It is possible to lose both the computer and the backup in some circumstances such as with some forms of malware infection. Having an archive reduces the damage caused by this kind of event.

How often you back up depends on how often you use the computer.

True

False

The more you use the computer the more often you should backup.

A good option for a backup disk for a home computer is:

External hard drive disk twice or more the size of your computer disk with USB connection

External hard drive disk half the size of your hard disk with USB connection

The fastest disk you can afford

Stainless steel

An external hard drive larger than your computer’s disk size will allow you to keep more comprehensive backups

Cheat Sheet

The importance of backing up

Backups are important. Copy (back up) your data regularly in case something happens to the original (for example, you lose your smart phone).

DO back up your computer and data frequently.

The importance of archiving

Archiving (moving files to a storage unit not connected to the computer system and deleting them from your computer) makes more space on your computer and reduces the risk of data loss and theft.

DO take the time to archive regularly.

Selecting backup media

A hard disk drive is generally the best option for home backups. Mobile devices can be backed up to the cloud or through a home computer.

DO select a backup medium that is appropriate for your device and its use.

Prepare a backup plan

A frequent, automatic backup, combined with a less regular manual back up is a safe plan.

DO have a plan for backing up. Making a formal (written) plan is a good idea.

Configuring automatic backups

Automatic backups run by themselves frequently and keep a very recent copy of your files. Windows and Apple computers both include a feature for automatic backups.

DO set up regular automatic backups.

Retrieving a file from backup

You can restore a single file or the complete system from your backup.

DO know how to restore files from your backup.

Glossary of Terms

Backup

A copy of your information kept in case something happens to the original.

Cloud

A resource accessible over the Internet in a manner that the exact location of the services is not the user’s concern.

Hard disk drive

A storage medium containing a spinning solid disk that is able to store magnetic charges in a way that represents information.

Malware

Software designed primarily for malicious purposes.

Syncing

Synchronize data between two or more devices.

System Snapshot

A copy of everything on a system (computer) at a specific time, like a photograph.

Thunderbolt

A high speed connection type that allows for the connection of multiple types devices for data transfer and the connection of external displays.

Time Machine

The name for Apple’s back up service, Backups can be made to an attached external disk, or over Wi-Fi to a disk connected to an Apple Extreme Wi-Fi hub, or a Apple Time capsule Wi-Fi hub.

USB

A connection that allows for the connection of nearly any type of device and the transfer of data and power over a short cable (Universal Serial Bus).