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What should you do before disconnecting an external drive when using File History?
What should you do before disconnecting an external drive when using File History?
- Enable File History.
- Format the external drive.
- Disable File History. (correct)
- Run a system restore point.
How often does File History check for changes by default?
How often does File History check for changes by default?
- Once an hour (correct)
- Once a day
- Every 30 minutes
- Every time a file is modified
Which of the following is included in a profile backup?
Which of the following is included in a profile backup?
- Driver files
- Temporary files
- Operating system files
- User data files (correct)
What is the first step to restore files using File History?
What is the first step to restore files using File History?
Which of the following statements about backup types is true?
Which of the following statements about backup types is true?
When should you back up user data compared to system state data?
When should you back up user data compared to system state data?
Where should backup media be stored to prevent disaster-related loss?
Where should backup media be stored to prevent disaster-related loss?
What type of data is included in a system image backup?
What type of data is included in a system image backup?
Why is it important to test restore methods regularly?
Why is it important to test restore methods regularly?
Where is the best place to store backup media?
Where is the best place to store backup media?
What type of backup includes all changed files since the last backup?
What type of backup includes all changed files since the last backup?
How often should user data ideally be backed up?
How often should user data ideally be backed up?
What is the key difference between Backup and Restore and File History?
What is the key difference between Backup and Restore and File History?
What is a full backup primarily useful for?
What is a full backup primarily useful for?
Which of the following statements about incremental backups is true?
Which of the following statements about incremental backups is true?
Which type of data is considered the most critical for a company?
Which type of data is considered the most critical for a company?
What does File History primarily back up on a Windows client?
What does File History primarily back up on a Windows client?
What key function does the shadow copy feature serve in File History?
What key function does the shadow copy feature serve in File History?
Which option allows users to perform a backup immediately with File History?
Which option allows users to perform a backup immediately with File History?
What happens when a file is modified in File History?
What happens when a file is modified in File History?
What is the significance of the 'Keep my backups' option in File History?
What is the significance of the 'Keep my backups' option in File History?
What happens when the backup drive becomes full in File History?
What happens when the backup drive becomes full in File History?
Which of the following allows users to prevent certain folders from being backed up?
Which of the following allows users to prevent certain folders from being backed up?
Which backup tool is NOT included in the discussion for Windows clients?
Which backup tool is NOT included in the discussion for Windows clients?
What types of user preferences does File History back up?
What types of user preferences does File History back up?
Flashcards
File History
File History
A Windows feature that automatically backs up user files (libraries, desktop, contacts, favorites).
External Drive Backup Disconnection
External Drive Backup Disconnection
Disabling File History before disconnecting an external drive to prevent data loss.
Backup Frequency
Backup Frequency
User data backups should be performed more frequently than system backups (system state).
System State Backup
System State Backup
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Backup Testing
Backup Testing
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Offsite Backup Storage
Offsite Backup Storage
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Backup Purpose
Backup Purpose
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Incremental Backup
Incremental Backup
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Full Backup
Full Backup
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Why Test Backup Restores?
Why Test Backup Restores?
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Backup Media
Backup Media
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User Data Backup
User Data Backup
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Application Data Backup
Application Data Backup
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What does File History back up?
What does File History back up?
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How does File History create backups?
How does File History create backups?
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What are File History's backup options?
What are File History's backup options?
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How can you customize File History?
How can you customize File History?
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What happens when a drive is full?
What happens when a drive is full?
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What does "Back up now" do?
What does "Back up now" do?
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Why is backup frequency important?
Why is backup frequency important?
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What does "Keep my backups" control?
What does "Keep my backups" control?
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What is the purpose of File History?
What is the purpose of File History?
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Study Notes
Backup and Restore Concepts
- A backup is a copy of data that can be used to restore lost or corrupted data.
- Backups should be performed while the system is functioning properly to prevent data loss.
- Data types include system state data (necessary for booting), and user data (files created by users).
- Backup methods include full backup (all files, regardless of changes), incremental backup (only changed files), and differential backup (files changed since the last full backup).
- Backup frequency should be considered based on how frequently data changes (user data should be backed up more often than system data).
- Windows Backup and Restore is a tool for creating backups in Windows systems.
- Windows File History backs up user data in the background, creating a "shadow copy" of user files.
Backup Methods
- Full backup: Copies all files, even unchanged files since the previous backup. Slower to create, but faster to restore. Typically weekly.
- Incremental backup: Backs up only the files that have changed since the last backup, whether full or incremental. Faster to create than a full backup, but slower to restore as it requires all previous incremental and full backups to be recovered. Can be run daily.
- Differential backup: Backs up files that have changed since the last full backup. Faster to restore than an incremental backup because only two files need to be recovered (the full and differential).
Data Types
- System state data: Includes the operating system files, registry, drivers, and configuration files.
- User data: Includes all user-created and modified files (documents, music, videos, etc.).
Backup Considerations
- Backup user data more frequently than system state data.
- Backup system state data before making significant system changes.
- Test backup and restore strategy before a disaster occurs.
- Store backup media offline to prevent data loss in case of a disaster.
- Use a schedule for creating backups.
Windows Backup and Restore
- Windows 11 includes a feature for backing up and restoring from Windows 7.
- The process involves connecting to a storage device, selecting the backup type, and following instructions.
- Restore files from an existing backup by selecting the appropriate backup, device, and following on-screen prompts.
Windows File History
- File History backs up user data in the background, creating a "snapshot" or shadow copy of files at regular intervals (hourly by default).
- It only backs up data in user profiles.
- Allows restoring previous versions of files.
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This quiz covers essential concepts of data backup and restoration, including different types of backups, methods, and tools like Windows Backup and Restore. Understand the importance of backup frequency and how to protect your data effectively.