What, When and How to Back Up Your Data

From Volume 28, Issue 7, September 2001 | Pages 351-358

Authors

P.J. Turner

MSc, BDS, FDS, MOrth

Consultant Orthodontist, Warwick Hospital, Sutton Coldfield

Articles by P.J. Turner

S. Weerakone

BDS, FDS, FFD, DOrth

Consultant Orthodontist, Good Hope Hospital, Sutton Coldfield

Articles by S. Weerakone

Abstract

This article defines and describes the process of backing up data files, which should be undertaken by anyone who routinely uses a computer. The important points to be considered when developing a backup strategy are explained and a résumé given of the backup devices currently available.

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