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Choosing Backup Media

Depending on the operating system, there are many different options available for backup media. Media available for UNIX and Windows include:

When choosing backup media, consider the media’s speed, accessibility, location, and capacity for storage. Table 6–3 lists questions to ask yourself when choosing backup media.

Table 6–3: Backup Media Questions
To Consider This. . .
Ask This. . .
Storage capacity
Is the media large enough to contain all the files you need to back up?
Data transfer speed
Is the media fast enough to allow backup of files in a reasonable time?
Accessibility
Can you use the media at the time you need to run the backup?
Location
Is the device accessed through a network? If so, can the network handle the large volume of activity generated during a backup?


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