====== Seminar on the importance of data backups ======

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Date : Friday 29 December 2023

Time : 10:00 - 11:00 UAE Time ( GMT+4 )

Time : 11:00 - 12:00 Pakistan Time ( GMT+5 )

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Location : Online

Meeting link : https://meet.jit.si/atrc-backup-seminar

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Facilitator/Trainer : Khawar Nehal

Topics : 

1. **Introduction to Data Backup and Restore:**

- Definition and importance of backup and restore.

- Common scenarios where backup and restore are crucial.

2. **Types of Data Backup:**

- Full backups.

- Incremental backups.

- Differential backups.

- Cloud backups.

- Off-site backups.

- Image backups.

3. **Backup Strategies:**

- Data retention policies.

- Backup frequency.

- Backup media (e.g., tape, disk, cloud).

- Backup schedules.

4. **Backup Tools and Software:**

- Overview of popular backup solutions 

- Open-source backup solutions.

5. **Data Recovery and Restore:**

- Understanding recovery points.

- Data restoration methods.

- Challenges in data recovery.

6. **Disaster Recovery Planning:**

- Business continuity and disaster recovery (BCDR) planning.

- Developing a disaster recovery plan.

- Testing and auditing the plan.

7. **Security in Backup and Restore:**

- Data encryption.

- Access controls and permissions.

- Compliance and legal requirements.

8. **Cloud-Based Backup and Restore:**

- Advantages and disadvantages of cloud backup.

- Choosing a cloud backup provider.

- Best practices for cloud-based backup.

9. **Data Backup for Different Platforms:**

- Backup and restore solutions for Windows.

- Backup and restore solutions for Linux.

- Backup and restore solutions for macOS.

10. **Data Backup for Mobile Devices:**

- Mobile device backup options.

- Protecting data on smartphones and tablets.

- Restoring data on mobile devices.

11. **Data Backup for Enterprise Environments:**

- Enterprise backup solutions.

- Scaling backup solutions for large organizations.

- Data deduplication and compression.

12. **Data Archiving vs. Data Backup:**

- Understanding the differences between archiving and backup.

- When to use archiving, backup, or both.

13. **Data Backup Best Practices:**

- Backup testing and validation.

- Version control and change management.

- Disaster recovery drills and simulations.

14. **Case Studies and Real-Life Examples:**

- Examples of successful data recovery stories.

- Consequences of not having a proper backup strategy.

15. **Q&A Session:**

16. **Emerging Trends and Technologies:**

- Current and future trends in backup and restore, such as machine learning, artificial intelligence, and blockchain.

17. **Conclusion and Summary:**

18. **Resources and References:**

- A list of recommended books, articles, and websites for further learning.