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This is the page where we will gather files/settings that are important to backup, and how to backup them.
Current discussions involve the following points:
='''Backup What'''=
What are data files, and what are system files
*'''System Files:''' Files from the installation source, usually default files put on by the installation media in order for the system to work as intended.
*'''System Settings:''' Setting files for determining the behavior of the system. This would be such things as samba settings, network settings, etc.
*'''Default Settings:''' System settings that are created as defaults during OS or Application installation.
*'''Data:''' User data, basically all files and other data that is on a system created or otherwise put there by a user. Movies, songs, documents, and including such things as user profiles or other such data. Basically anything that is on a system for or by the user and is not included by default by installation material.
='''Backup How'''=
What programs to backup, and how to automate it.
*'''Full Backup:''' Use an image creation/restoration program such as Ghost or Clonezilla in order to make a full backup of the server.
**'''Pro's:''' Full backup in case of server issues, including OS, System Settings, and Data.
**'''Con's:''' Backup is only as useful as of the last backup time, large footprint with questionably useful data stored.
*'''Partial Backup:''' Save only the important data such as System Settings and Data.
**'''Pro's:''' Small footprint with only important data stored.
**'''Con's:''' Requires additional steps such as recovery of the system and OS, as well as reloading System Settings and Data onto the server.
='''Backup Where'''=
What is the most convient media to backup to.
*'''DVD'''
**'''Pro's''' Cheap material and easily expandable.
**'''Con's''' Limited shelf life even in perfect conditions, limited space, easier to damage.
*'''Flash'''
**'''Pro's''' Cheap material and easy to add on to. Fairly difficult to damage.
**'''Con's''' Limited read/write cycles, size limitations.
*'''USB Drive'''
**'''Pro's''' Largest capacity. Fairly difficult to damage.
**'''Con's''' Moderatly expensive depending on size.
='''Backup When'''=
Regular intervals, user specified, or no suggestion on amahi's part at all, let the user take care of it.
