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Sidestep a few backup headaches by adhearing to these nine rules for better backups. This Featured Topic also includes additional backup/recovery resources.
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Nine rules for better backups

by Evan Marcus and Hal Stern, authors of "Blueprints for High Availability" (2nd Edition) (24 Feb 2004)

Included here are nine basic backup guidelines. By keeping them in mind as you design your backup environment, you will make the best advantage of your backups, and they will serve you best when you need them.

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