Tape Backup Procedures

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DAILY BACKUP TAPES PROCEDURAL GUIDE

A complete backup of the computer should be made at the close of business each day. A system for storing and reusing FILE-SAVE tapes should be maintained.

Daily backups are the insurance policy for your computer data. The FILE-SAVE will save all programs on the computer, so there is no need for individual departmental saves except for special circumstances. The most recent file-save should be kept in an off-site location. A separate building or bank deposit box can be used, or by bringing the tape home.

It is recommended that file-saves for one week be kept in a safe place before reuse. In addition, weekly saves for one month should be kept. The following schedule of tapes should be used:

The above tapes should be clearly labeled on both the container and tape. Additionally, the date of the most recent file-save should be listed and changed with each reuse.

If a second or third tape is required for each day, be sure that the order of the tapes (Tape 1 of 2, Tape 2 of 2) is also clearly marked on the container and on the tape.

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