Computer Based Training - Linux: Backup and Restore

Summary:

This course introduces users to the process of planning a backup strategy and shows them how to create and restore a backup.

Objectives:

After completing this course, students will be able to:

Create a backup and restoration strategy based on business requirements
Differentiate between full backups, partial backups, incremental backups, and copies
Plan for backup storage and retention
Create a backup using the tar utility
Restore a backup that was created using the tar utility
Create and restore backups using cpio

Outline:

Identifying Backup Requirements
Choosing a Backup Strategy
Planning a Backup
Choosing a Backup Type
Backup Storage and Retention
Restoring Files from Backup
Creating Backups with tar
Restoring Files with tar
Creating and Restoring Backups with cpio

Features:

Exercises that allow users to practice the application
A file containing the text of the exercises
Activities that allow users to apply course concepts in an interactive questioning environment
A glossary
A Skill Assessment

Applicability:

This course is for anyone who is interested in learning the fundamentals of the Linux operating system.

Prerequisites:

Linux: Partitions and the Boot ProcessLinux: File ManagementLinux: GNU and Linux CommandsLinux: File System MaintenanceLinux: Users and GroupsLinux: Text StreamsLinux: PermissionsLinux: Administration and Documentation

Technical Requirements:

200MHz Pentium with 32MB Ram. 640 x 480 256-color video (800 x 600 is recommended). Windows 95, 98, NT, 2000, or XP. Minimum Connection Speed: 28.8k. Internet Explorer 5.0 or higher required. Authorware and Macromedia Flash player recommended but not required. JavaScript must be enabled. Netscape and AOL browsers not supported.

Copyright Information:

Linux® is a registered trademark of Linus Torvalds.

Terms of Use:

None