IT & MCIS

DEFINITION OF STANDARD:
Software used to backup and restore critical data that resides on file servers.

RATIONALE:
It is recommended that all critical data be stored on file servers rather than individual workstations. In order to keep this critical data safe, backup software and hardware are installed to keep copies of all critical data in the event of server failure. If a server fails, the backup copy can be restored to the server with little or no loss of data.

REVIEW CYCLE: Annually
REVISION DATE: May 29, 2003
EFFECTIVE DATE: December 20, 2000
RESPONSIBLE CONTACT: Help@archive.uky.edu

Recommended Product(s):
CAM backup software. http://www.uyk.edu/ComputingCenter/DataStorage

Justification:
All critical data should be backed up in case of catastrophic events such as hard disk failure, server failure, theft or fire. By using this software, the data is safeguarded and can be restored in a timely fashion. To avoid degrading business hour productivity, backups are automated to occur at times when the system has light use (e.g. at night). . CAM is available in versions that meet the needs of the various IT server platforms, such as Windows NT and Unix.

Technical Considerations:
As with all backup methods, a few considerations must be remembered.
1. Open files may NOT be backed up correctly. This mainly affects files held open with a write -exclusive lock.

2. Databases may require additional procedures and software to perform a proper backup.

3. (Specific to CAM): Registry backups are not possible on Win 2000. Generally speaking, we are only concerned with backing up a user¹s data, not the operating system,

For more information:
See the Computing Centers web site at http://www.uky.edu/ComputingCenter/DataStorage to read more about CAM and see the clients we have available.