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