Total Time: 3 hour(s)

Summary: 
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.

Ojectives: 
After completing this course, students will be able to:
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 5.5 or higher; Windows Media Player 9.0 or higher; Flash 8.0 or higher; 56K minimum connection; broadband (256 kpbs or higher) connection recommended; Javascript, DHTML and cookies enabled; Sound card with speakers or headphones strongly recommended.