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9.2. Choosing a Good Backup Schedule

A six-tape cycle is easy to maintain. This includes four tapes for during the week, one tape for even Fridays, and one tape for odd Fridays. Perform an incremental backup every day, and a full backup on the appropriate Friday tape. If you make some particularly important changes or add some important data to your system, a full backup might well be in order.


Linux Security HOWTO : Security Preparation (before you go on-line) : Choosing a Good Backup Schedule
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