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Current discussions involve the following points:
='''Backup What:'''=what is What are data files, and what is 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 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:Backup How'''=what What programs to backup, and how to automate it.
*'''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 when: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 Regular intervals, user specified, or no suggestion on amahi's part at all, let the user take care of it.
