Computer Backup
All Baylor client computers contain mission-critical data
representing many invested hours of time. Should a file be accidentally
deleted or become corrupted, a saved copy of that file could be recovered if backups are done on a regular basis.
All hard drives are mechanical devices having both electronic and moving parts, and as such have a limited life span.
Even though hard drives are becoming
more reliable as technology advances, eventually all drives will fail. The ITS Hardware Services group may be able to recover your files, but depending on the type of damage, the contents of the drive may not be salvageable. However, Baylor provides regular backup services through software administered within ITS.
Backup Guidelines
Please
click here to review the ITS Backup Guidelines for other detailed information
regarding this service.
Opting Out
If you prefer not to use the ITS
backup services, you are welcome to opt out of this service.
Click here to access the opt out page and be sure to print it and send a
signed copy to Vicky Gerik at One Bear Place 97268.
Alternatives if you Opt Out
If you opt out of the backup
system, you are responsible for maintaining a current backup of your files.
We recommend purchasing a Flash Drive for this purpose. Please contact the
Help Desk at 710-4357 for further assistance.
Windows OS comes with a backup utility. The location of the Windows Backup
Utility is: Start / Programs / Accessories / System Tools / Backup.
Note: ITS does not support this software.
For additional information on the supported backup software at Baylor,
please click on the following links:
Tivoli Storage Manager
Backup FAQs
File Restoration Instructions
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