Michigan State University
[Unit] Onsite and Offsite Backup and Recovery Procedures

Review and document current backup and recovery procedures. If there is a backup policy, but it is not in an offsite location, write the current procedure in the policy section. 

Onsite Backup Offsite Backup
example
  • Daily backup of critical files A, B, C and D, via zip drive.
  • Weekly backup of local directories and files using backup tape. 
  • Daily change dump kept on server rack
  • Weekly full dump kept on server rack
 example
  • Daily backup is placed in fireproof safe in 318 Computer Center.
  • Weekly backup is stored at Wells Hall in 208. Contact for retrieval.
  • Weekly full dump copy is stored at Wells Hall in 208.

You may want to collaborate with other units/buildings on campus that are located a safe distance away to store each other’s backups.

Dean/Director Approval

Signature:                                                                                                Date: