{"id":11581,"date":"2017-07-15T19:36:01","date_gmt":"2017-07-15T19:36:01","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/client-data-backup-best-practices-2\/"},"modified":"2024-02-28T20:45:54","modified_gmt":"2024-02-28T20:45:54","slug":"client-data-backup-best-practices-2","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/client-data-backup-best-practices-2\/","title":{"rendered":"Client Data Backup Best Practices"},"content":{"rendered":"<section id=\"introduction\">\n<h2> Introduction <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oMGiUxt9S8j6JxYYJy5Bjw.png\" alt=\"Introduction\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oMGiUxt9S8j6JxYYJy5Bjw.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Technology is moving forward faster than some businesses can handle. Some go bust to hardware failures, whilst others have data stolen during security breaches. Surprisingly enough, a fair number of these are stolen from a client data backup record.<\/p>\n<p>So, you need to backup your client's data to ensure nothing is lost in a system failure, but you're also creating more potential data to be leaked. How exactly are you meant to survive creating a copy of your client's sensitive information without it creating another security red alert?<\/p>\n<p>Simple. You use the <a href=\"http:\/\/www.tested.com\/tech\/1926-why-google-uses-tape-to-back-up-all-your-emails\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">same method that Google used to save Gmail<\/a> from a complete message wipe; tapes.<\/p>\n<p>It really is a case of &quot;if it ain't broke, don't fix it&quot; with tape backups, as they're relatively cheap and are still one of the longest-lasting backup methods on the market today. Also, by only backing up your client data once a week, you can backup the necessary data to one (or a series of) tapes and then just put them in your vault until needed.<\/p>\n<p>Considering that we here at Process Street are a <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/2015\/11\/task-management-techniques\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">little<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/2015\/12\/best-organization-apps\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">obsessed<\/a>&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/2016\/01\/take-better-notes\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">with<\/a> <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/2016\/01\/how-to-shoot-a-free-throw\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">efficiency<\/a>, we're here to guide you through the best way to securely and quickly back up your client data by using good old-fashioned, reliable tapes.<\/p>\n<p>Let's get started!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"preparations\">\n<h2> Preparations: <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"record-the-clients-details\">\n<h2> Record the client's details <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>First things first, you need to <strong>record the details of the client<\/strong> whose data you are backing up. Do this by utilizing the<strong> form fields<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client Name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Client Email <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Remember that <strong>these fields can be edited or expanded as you wish<\/strong>, should more (or different) data be required.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"check-your-data-backup-schedule\">\n<h2> Check your data backup schedule <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Next up in our client data backup checklist, you need to <strong>know how often you're backing up your client's servers<\/strong>. <strong>Record the date<\/strong> of the<strong> upcoming backup<\/strong> in the<strong> form field<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"date-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Backup Date <\/label> <\/p>\n<div class=\"date-container\">\n    <button type=\"button\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"btn btn-default\"> <i class=\"fa fa-calendar btn-icon\"><\/i> Date will be set here <\/button>\n   <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>This could be <strong>weekly, bi-weekly or even daily<\/strong>, but the point is that you need to know when your services are required. Mark these dates in your calendar, or<strong> set up a recurring process<\/strong> with us to remind yourself every time a backup is needed.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"ensure-that-you-will-have-access-to-the-servers\">\n<h2> Ensure that you will have access to the servers <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kbb7GWmj_zlA2ONDnchCTw.png\" alt=\"Ensure that you will have access to the servers\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/kbb7GWmj_zlA2ONDnchCTw.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>This is fairly self-explanatory, but you must <strong>be certain that you will have access to the servers<\/strong> you need to backup.<\/p>\n<p>Consider verifying your method for gaining access through:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Required<strong> passcodes<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Any necessary <strong>ID<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Door keys<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Padlock keys<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Keys to locked server racks<\/strong><\/li>\n<li>Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>On top of having your keys \/ passcodes on your person, ready for the backup date, make sure that you <strong>know<\/strong> of any <strong>security which regularly changes<\/strong>. For example, if the keycode to get into the server room is periodically changed, you need to know the most recent code to use.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"verify-the-content-which-requires-backing-up\">\n<h2> Verify the content which requires backing up <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You're almost ready for the time of the backup; now the content which requires copying needs to be verified. Once this is done,<strong> record the type of backup and any extra information in the form fields<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"select-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Type of Backup <\/label><br \/>\n   <select disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><option value=\"An option will be selected here\">An option will be selected here<\/option><\/select>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"textarea-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Extra Specifications <\/label><br \/>\n   <textarea placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" rows=\"3\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\"><\/textarea>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>When <strong>checking<\/strong>&nbsp;<strong>the&nbsp;type of backup<\/strong> the client requires you to do, consider the scope and frequency, along with any specifications from the client. The backup could be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>A <strong>full<\/strong> backup (all files, data, configs, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>A <strong>differential<\/strong> backup (all additions or changes since the last full backup)<\/li>\n<li>An <strong>incremental<\/strong> backup (all additions or changes since the last full, differential or incremental backup)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Usually, a <strong>weekly routine<\/strong> will require a <strong>full backup<\/strong>, however, be sure to check the arrangements with your client if you are unsure.<\/p>\n<p>If you are <strong>not required to do a full backup<\/strong>, consider the appropriate data to copy in more detail and record it as such in the <strong>&quot;Extra Specifications&quot; form<\/strong>. For example, typical data to include in a smaller backup would be:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Account changes<\/li>\n<li>New accounts<\/li>\n<li>Personal information, new or changed (birth dates, addresses, etc.)<\/li>\n<li>Important documents<\/li>\n<li>Etc.<\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"collect-your-equipment\">\n<h2> Collect your equipment <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The final step before setting off to perform the backup is making sure that you have the <strong>correct equipment&nbsp;<\/strong>for your backup procedure.<\/p>\n<p>You need to make sure that you have both the correct <strong>type of tape<\/strong> (Travan, AIT, etc) and the required <strong>number<\/strong> to perform your backup. True, these<strong> two aspects usually go hand in hand<\/strong> as the breed of tape changes the storage capacity, but you don't want to go all the way to your client's server room before realizing that you can't perform their backup.<\/p>\n<p>Other than the tapes themselves, be sure to take a <strong>laptop<\/strong> and the<strong> device which you use to mount your tapes<\/strong>. Bear in mind that the required equipment&nbsp;will change depending on your tapes and the software you use.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"backup\">\n<h2> Backup: <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"go-to-the-clients-server-location\">\n<h2> Go to the client's server location <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The day has arrived, and you need to <strong>travel to the location of the client's server<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Drive to the <strong>server room<\/strong> of your client, passing through any<strong> security measures<\/strong> to that end. Remember to <strong>take the new tapes<\/strong> with you, along with the <strong>tape mounting device<\/strong> and your <strong>laptop<\/strong>; the walk of shame back to the car is a long one.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"set-up-your-equipment\">\n<h2> Set up your equipment <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pSV84e_K3CB_t_vLZM5CgQ.png\" alt=\"Set up your equipment\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pSV84e_K3CB_t_vLZM5CgQ.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>The moment of truth is almost here! It's time to&nbsp;<strong>set up your equipment<\/strong>, ready to backup the data from the client server.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Set up your laptop and connect<\/strong> it to the<strong> servers<\/strong> which contain the data requiring a backup.&nbsp;Proceed to link the laptop to your<strong> tape-mounting device<\/strong>&nbsp;and&nbsp;check your connection to the client's server, and your access to the sensitive data which requires backing up.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Load up your backup software<\/strong> and ensure that the <strong>tape is detected<\/strong> by your machine. Usually<strong> the backup software will include an encryption service<\/strong> of some description, and so you should not have to worry about encrypting the backup manually.<\/p>\n<p>Your <strong>tape backup setup may differ<\/strong> if the available technology or make of tape warrants a different approach (for example, some servers may even have tape mounts built into them), and so adjust your method accordingly.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"perform-the-client-data-backup\">\n<h2> Perform the client data backup <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>It's the pivotal moment for your client data backup; you're all set up, so now you need to<strong> copy the client data to your backup tape<\/strong>. Remember to <strong>record vital information<\/strong> about the backup using the<strong> form fields<\/strong> below.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Backup Name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Link to Backup <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-field-content form-field-content\">\n<div class=\"form-group\">\n   <label> Backup Engineer Name <\/label><br \/>\n   <input type=\"text\" placeholder=\"Something will be typed here...\" disabled=\"disabled\" class=\"form-control\" \/>\n  <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Utilize the <strong>tape software<\/strong> on your laptop to<strong> choose the items you are copying<\/strong> (if necessary) and let<strong> set the tape to write<\/strong>. Be sure to <strong>check for when the current tape is full<\/strong>, as you will then need to replace it with a fresh one and continue the process.<\/p>\n<p>Once again the <strong>method for performing your backup may differ<\/strong>, depending on the tapes you use and the technology you have.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Mark any tapes which you remove<\/strong>&nbsp;with their correct designation, in accordance with your filing system. This can be done either by<strong> physically writing<\/strong> on the tape with a term, such as the client and date&nbsp;or by sticking on a <strong>pre-bought tape barcode sticker<\/strong> to help with management in storage.<\/p>\n<p>Continue to <strong>check and replace the tapes<\/strong> as necessary <strong>until the backup is complete<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"collect-your-equipment-2\">\n<h2> Collect your equipment <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Once the backup is complete, you need to<strong> prepare your equipment<\/strong>,<strong> ready to leave<\/strong> the site.<\/p>\n<p>Once again, all tapes which now contain client data should be<strong> marked according to your filing system<\/strong>, and they should be <strong>kept separate from any blank tapes<\/strong> to avoid confusion. Pack away the <strong>tapes<\/strong> and<strong> tape drive<\/strong>, along with your <strong>laptop<\/strong> and any other items you brought into the building.<\/p>\n<p>At this time it is worth checking to make sure that you still have the materials to get past security on the way out.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"securing-the-backups\">\n<h2> Securing the backups: <\/h2>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"leave-the-site-as-you-found-it\">\n<h2> Leave the site as you found it <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pg_85W7JO3vqn6GKpNdCfg.png\" alt=\"Leave the site as you found it\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/pg_85W7JO3vqn6GKpNdCfg.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>Your task is complete (at least on the client side), so it is time to <strong>leave the site<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>You are directly responsible for leaving the site in the<strong> same state of security<\/strong> as when you entered. This means:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li><strong>Lock any doors<\/strong> which you opened<\/li>\n<li><strong>Lock the server racks<\/strong> if applicable<\/li>\n<li><strong>Shut any and all secure entrances behind you<\/strong><\/li>\n<li><strong>Sign out<\/strong> of the building if required<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>Call it paranoia, but once you leave the building be sure to <strong>check that you have everythin<\/strong>g one last time!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"transfer-the-new-data-backups-to-the-vault\">\n<h2> Transfer the new data backups to the vault <\/h2>\n<div class=\"image-content\">\n<figure>\n   <a href=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oZwty6UScxyn8axTeINCOw.png\" alt=\"Transfer the new data backups to the vault\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\"> <img decoding=\"async\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/www.process.st\/templates\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/02\/oZwty6UScxyn8axTeINCOw.png\" \/> <\/a><br \/>\n  <\/figure>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p>You're on the home stretch now! Time to<strong> make your way to the vault<\/strong> where you store your backup tapes.<\/p>\n<p>Drive, walk, jog or scooter (whichever takes your fancy) to your backup vault, open her up and <strong>put the new client data backup tapes inside<\/strong>. If you have a particular structure to how your tapes are<strong> organised<\/strong> whilst in storage, put the new tapes in according to this system; these tapes can easily<strong> last upwards of 30 years<\/strong>, so there's no point in skimping on the ability to <strong>find them easily later down the line<\/strong>.<\/p>\n<p>Congratulations, your client data is backed up and safely secure in your vault and under encryption!<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"sources\">\n<h2> Sources: <\/h2>\n<div class=\"text-content\">\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/themacjesus\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Jesus Vigo<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/article\/world-backup-day-best-practices-to-backup-your-data\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">World Backup Day: Best practices to backup your data<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/technet.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft TechNet<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/technet.microsoft.com\/en-us\/library\/cc940364.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Developing Backup and Restore Procedures<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/technet.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Microsoft TechNet<\/a>&nbsp;- <a href=\"https:\/\/technet.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/library\/jj713516.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Manage Client Computer Backup in Windows Server Essentials<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/rickcook\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rick Cook<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/searchdatabackup.techtarget.com\/tip\/Effective-data-backups-Seven-rules-to-follow\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Effective data backups: Seven rules to follow<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.2brightsparks.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">2BrightSparks<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.2brightsparks.com\/tutorials\/thebackupguide.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Backup: Your Most Important Task<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.practicepro.ca\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">PracticePRO<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.practicepro.ca\/Technology\/pdf\/Backup-Best-Practices-and-Strategies.pdf\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Backup Best Practices and Strategies<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tax.thomsonreuters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Thomas Reuters<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cs.thomsonreuters.com\/ua\/acct_pr\/acs\/cs_us_en\/misc\/proc_back_up_restore_data_for_clients_cdmu.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Backing up and restoring data for a client via the Client Data Management Utility<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/tax.thomsonreuters.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Thomas Reuters<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/cs.thomsonreuters.com\/ua\/fixa\/cs_us_en\/backup\/backing_up_client_data.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Backing up client data<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/theproaudiofiles.com\/author\/robschlette\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Rob Schlette<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/theproaudiofiles.com\/data-backup\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Best Practices for Backing Up Your Data<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.datarecoverygroup.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Data Recovery Group<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.datarecoverygroup.com\/data-recovery-checklist-small-businesses\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Data Recovery Checklist for Small Businesses<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/ELICOMPUTERGUY\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Eli the Computer Guy<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=k6dosJ9phWY\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Introduction to Backup Systems<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/linustech\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Linus Sebastian<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.youtube.com\/watch?v=PnFbmqHkjGQ\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Tape Drives As Fast As Possible<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/www.ironmountain.co.uk\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Iron Mountain<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.ironmountain.co.uk\/Knowledge-Center\/Reference-Library\/View-by-Document-Type\/General-Articles\/A\/A-Best-Practices-Checklist-for-Backup-Tapes.aspx\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">A Best Practices Checklist for Backup Tapes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www-947.ibm.com\/support\/entry\/portal\/support\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">IBM Support<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www-01.ibm.com\/support\/knowledgecenter\/ssw_ibm_i_71\/rzahg\/rzahgbackup.htm\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Backup and recovery<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/company\/data-evolution-llc\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Steve Vigeant<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.business2community.com\/tech-gadgets\/small-business-backup-server-checklist-0361810#sv7jhiH0ok3i2Q74.97\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Small Business Backup Server Checklist<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BackupAssist<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/education\/articles\/tape-backup-introduction.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">An introduction to tape backup<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/peri-grover-aa63782\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Peri Grover<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.overlandstorage.com\/blog\/?p=323\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Ten Reasons Why Tape Is Still The Best Way To Backup Data<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">BackupAssist<\/a>&nbsp;-&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.backupassist.com\/education\/bsg1.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">The Backup Strategy Guide<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.linkedin.com\/in\/debshinder\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Deb Shinder<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/www.techrepublic.com\/blog\/10-things\/10-physical-security-measures-every-organization-should-take\/\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">10 physical security measures every organization should take<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/www.veeam.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\">Veeam<\/a> -&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/helpcenter.veeam.com\/backup\/80\/vsphere\/getting_started_with_tapes.html\" rel=\"nofollow noopener\" target=\"_blank\">Getting Started with Tapes<\/a><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/technet.microsoft.com\/en-gb\/\" 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