Backing up important files is of critical importance now that much information is produced, stored and distributed entirely electronically. The time required to reproduce such files, in many cases, outweighs the costs involved in ensuring current, valid back-ups. In addition, recent back-ups help to reduce downtime and improve technology staff response when system failures occur.
Departments are responsible for copying critical files to an external media source.
Restoration of backed up data should be requested through a standard help-desk request. Documents can also be kept on a file server that should, as suggested above, be backed up weekly. Portable Zip drives are available for checkout from the Instructional Media Center, CMA 5.114.