Data Backups in Windows, BSD, and Linux

CompTIA A+ (220-1102) Domain:
Domain 1.0: Operating Systems

CompTIA Security+ (SY601)Domain:
Domain 2.0: Architecture & Design

CompTIA A+ (220-1102) Objective Mapping:
Objective 1.11: Given a scenario, identify common features and tools of the Linux client/desktop OS

CompTIA Security+ (SY601)Objective Mapping:
Objective  2.5: Given a scenario, implement cybersecurity resilience

Overview

Backing up data and configurations is a critical part of a company or organization’s IT policy. A system administrator should always have a disaster recovery plan in place in case of a loss or in case they need to deal with a network compromise or ransomware attack. It should be part of the organization’s overall security policy. It should periodically review and update when needed. In this lab, you will back up data on Windows, Linux, and BSD-based systems. Backing up data is critical, regardless of the operating system used.

OUTCOMES:

In this lab, you will learn to:

  1. Backup pfSense Firewall.
  2. Backup files in Linux.
  3. Backup files in Windows.

Key terms and descriptions

pfSense
an open source BSD-based firewall
net use
built-in Windows command for mapping drives
WinSCP
WinSCP is a free program for Microsoft Windows which will allow you to securely transfer files over an encrypted connection. The use of SCP is preferred over using FTP because the file will be transmitted over an encrypted channel.
dir
built-in internal command in Windows that allows you to view files and folders
copy
built-in internal command in Windows that allows you to copy files