One thing I’ve learned over the years: Backups have to be totally automatic, or they probably won’t get done the way they should. Automating backups requires two things: backup media with enough capacity to hold all of your critical data without having to physically change tapes or disks in the middle of a run, and backup software that can be scheduled to run in the background. That means making some choices about what you’ll back up and how. Structure your backups with the idea of allowing your company to return to work quickly, rather than restoring every last personalized screen saver or Windows background image. Centralize Your Data Getting your data all in one place makes backing up much easier.
