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*'''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:''' Backup is only as useful Requires additional steps such as recovery of the last backup timesystem and OS, large footprint with questionably useful data storedas 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.
