If there is a natural disaster, such as water, fire, tornado, earthquake, or other, the hardware will be replaced and the server will be restored using the offsite backup media according to the steps outlined above.If the disaster is hardware related, IT Staff will replace the failed hardware and restore according to the steps outlined above.If a disaster is discovered, IT Staff will determine the extent of the problem and proceed accordingly.Upon approval from the end-user, the restore is considered finished.IT Staff will contact the end-user of the data to finalize restore.Upon restore, IT Staff evaluate the integrity of the restored data.IT Staff schedule the restore of the appropriate data within the Backup/Restore software.IT Staff will invoke the Backup/Restore software, such as Veritas Backup Exec or Arcserve.IT Staff will insert the backup media into the appropriate server.IT Staff will determine the appropriate backup media to restore the data.IT Staff will determine the time and date of the lost data.Once loss of data is discovered, evaluated and minimized, IT Staff will proceed to restoration of data from backup media.Once the problem has been determined and loss of data minimized, IT Staff should proceed to restoration of data from backup media.If the loss of data is related to human error, IT Staff must immediately inform and train the appropriate personnel to avoid further loss of data.If the loss of data is related to security or a compromised system, IT Staff must determine the extent of the compromise and fix the vulnerability quickly to prevent further loss of data.If the loss of data is related to a virus, IT Staff must determine the extent of the virus and remove it to prevent further loss of data.
#Main purpose of a data backup policy software#
If loss of data is related to data corruption, IT Staff must troubleshoot and determine if the problem is hardware or software related to prevent addition file corruption.In most cases, loss of data is related to file corruption, virus, security or human error.If loss of data is discovered, evaluation and investigation by IT staff is immediately dispatched.Backups will always be performed before upgrading or modifying a server.Backup failures will be reported to the Director of Information Technology and action will be taken quickly to fix the problem.Tapes will be inserted routinely every night before leaving work.Backups will be automated using Veritas Backup Exec, Arcserve or similar software product.Backups will be performed and monitored by a fulltime IT staff member.The last two monthly tapes will be stored off-site in a fireproof safe.Monthly backup tapes will be stored in a fireproof safe.The last backup of every month will be considered the monthly backup and kept for a year before recycling.Backups performed on Friday will be kept for a month before recycling.Server backups will be performed every business night, excluding holidays.This plan does not include backup and recovery of client workstations, laptops, tablet PCs, or PDAs. This backup and recovery plan includes, but is not limited to, backup and recovery of file and print servers, mail servers, database servers, web servers, video streaming servers and domain controllers. These procedures apply to Information Technology Staff at the College of Public Health, University of Iowa. These procedures are in place to assist and guide the College of Public Health Information Technology Staff. The purpose of this plan is to provide a successful procedure for backup and recovery of critical data. An effective server backup and recovery plan is crucial to the College of Public Health. Furthermore, loss of data can severely impact the success of a project, department, or college. Any loss of data due to file corruption, virus, security or human error is a loss of time and money. Backup and Recovery Procedures 1.0 Overviewīackup and recovery methods are essential to data protection and security.
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