Backups

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AS - Level ICT Mind Map on Backups, created by 10bsamme5316 on 22/03/2016.
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Backups
  1. Why are backups needed?
    1. Loss of records leads to loss of contact with customers.
      1. Loss of records means orders not completed to the customer's satisfaction.
        1. Customers will lose confidence and go elsewhere.
          1. Most companies that lose their data are out of business within months.
            1. To avoid permanent data loss.
              1. To ensure the integrity of stored data e.g. backup sufficiently up to date.
              2. Threats to ICT Systems
                1. Computer Hardware Failure.
                  1. Deliberate / Accidental Damage.
                    1. Theft / Hacking / Fire.
                      1. Viruses.
                        1. Software Bugs.
                          1. Power Cuts.
                            1. Software Failure.
                            2. Backup Strategies - Factors
                              1. FREQUENCY OF BACKUP - How often data changes affects how frequently it needs to be backed up.
                                1. VOLUME TO BACKUP - Whether all data will be backed up, or only data that's changed since last backup. The volume affects the time it takes to backup and medium to use.
                                  1. STORAGE MEDIUM - Choose suitable medium, depending on volume of data, expense and convenience.
                                    1. WHERE IT WILL BE STORED - Store in a secure location away from main system e.g. a fireproof safe or off-site.
                                      1. PERSONNEL RESPONSIBILITY - Someone in charge of seeing backup is done. When away, someone else needs to be designated.
                                        1. LOGGING BACKUPS - Keep log of backups and any problems that arise. Then address these problems.
                                          1. TESTING OF BACKUP DATA - Every so often, load backup to test all data can be recovered if need arises,
                                          2. How long should you keep backups for?
                                            1. Keep daily backups for a week.
                                              1. Keep weekly backups for a month.
                                                1. Keep monthly backups for a year.
                                                2. Recovery Procedures
                                                  1. 1. Ensure that computer system available. 2. Ensure that up-to-date information available. 3. Ensure that alternative accommodation for computer systems available. 4. Ensure that staff will be available and know what their role is.
                                                    1. CONSIDERATIONS - 1. Availability of computer system/HW. 2. Availability of programs/SW. 3. Availability of staff. 4. Staff knowledge of procedures. 5. Availability of communications. 6. Testing of recovery procedures. 7. Availability of accommodation for computer systems.
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