Windows Server 2003 Security: A Technical Reference

Backup Policy, Standards, and Procedures

A backup policy provides the information detailing the what, who, when, and where of information system backups. Standards designate the current approved backup programs and methodologies that will be used. Procedures detail the steps that must be taken to fulfill the policies and meet the standards. Refer to your organization's policy, standards, and procedures to determine what must be done accordingly. You should also be knowledgeable of the specifics of Windows Server 2003 backup and restore. You must ensure that your organization's documentation and practices fulfill the requirements stated by Microsoft for full data recovery, and you must also test the procedures to ensure that when you need to recover, ...