Microsoft Windows Vista On Demand

Developing a Backup Strategy

With Backup, you can back up files from a local or network hard drive to a removable disk, a CD or DVD, a network drive, or a tape drive that is attached to your computer. Before you back up files, it is a good idea to develop a backup strategy. A backup strategy is a method for regularly backing up your work that balances tradeoffs between safety, time, and media space. For example, if safety were your only concern, you could back up your entire hard drive every hour. But you would not have any time to work, and you would spend a fortune on backup mediums. If spending minimal time and money on backups were your only concern, you might back up only a few crucial files once a month. The best choice is a balance between ...