| Objectives This chapter covers the following Microsoft-specified objectives for the "Managing and Implementing Disaster Recovery" section of the Managing and Maintaining a Microsoft Windows Server 2003 Environment exam: Manage backup procedures Verify the successful completion of backup jobs. Manage backup storage media. The purpose of this objective is to teach you how to use the various tools available in Windows Server 2003 to back up your server. In addition, you should be familiar with the various strategies for dealing with backup media rotations.
Restore backup data Schedule backup jobs When working in a Windows Server 2003 environment, it is important that you have a thorough understanding of the performance characteristics of your servers. This way, it is easier to identify potential problems before they cause outages.
Perform system recovery for a server Implement Automated System Recovery (ASR). Restore data from shadow copy volumes. Back up files and system state data to media. Configure security for backup operations. The purpose of this objective is to teach you how to recover both system and user data on your Windows Server 2003 server. You must be able to use the built-in tools to ensure that your data is available at all times.
Recover from server hardware failure Although not as common as it once was, because of the improvements in server hardware reliability over the years, server hardware failure is an event that you must still be prepared to handle. Hardware failures can range from a simple disk failure to the destruction of a server because of a catastrophe.
Outline Introduction | 757 | Using Windows Backup | 757 | | | Volume Shadow Copy | 758 | | | Types of Backups | 759 | | | | Normal | 759 | | | | Copy | 759 | | | | Daily | 759 | | | | Differential | 760 | | | | Incremental | 760 | | | System State Backups | 769 | | | Scheduling Backup Jobs | 771 | | | Back Up from the Command Line | 775 | | | Configuring Security for Backup Operations | 778 | | | Verifying the Successful Completion of Backup Jobs | 780 | | | Restoring Backup Data | 781 | | | Restoring System State Data | 784 | Using Other Recovery Tools | 786 | | | Restoring Data from Shadow Copy Volumes | 787 | | | Advanced Options Menu | 792 | | | | Last Known Good Configuration | 794 | | | | Safe Mode | 795 | | | Recovery Console | 797 | | | Using Directory Services Restore Mode to Recover System State Data | 801 | | | Implementing Automated System Recovery (ASR) | 807 | Planning for Disaster Recovery | 810 | | | Implementing and Using Good Backup Procedures | 811 | | | Managing and Rotating Backup Storage Media | 812 | Chapter Summary | 814 | | | Key Terms | 814 | Apply Your Knowledge | 814 |
Study Strategies The sections in this chapter outline features that are essential to using and managing a Windows Server 2003 environment. The backup and restoration of data are common tasks that you can expect to be heavily emphasized on the test. Expect to see a number of questions on two new features introduced in Windows Server 2003: Automated System Recovery (ASR) and the Volume Shadow Copy Service (VSS). Know how both features work, under what circumstances they should be used, and how to implement them. Understand the different types of system recovery available and under what circumstances each one should be used. Know the differences between Safe Mode, the Recovery Console, and Last Known Good Configuration, as well as when each should be used. Know how to use the Windows Server 2003 Backup utility, including how to back up and restore both user data and the system state information. Know what data is saved as system state data on domain controllers and member servers. In addition, know how to schedule the backup to run unattended.
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