backup and recovery


Veritas Backup Software and Data Protection
The Veritas backup program is a robust, feature-rich backup client that is installed on Windows 2003 Server and configured to backup valuable data to secure dedicated backup disk arrays. Veritas backup is configured as an automated Windows operating system service and backups can be easily setup to run automatically on a nightly basis.

Disaster Recovery
Veritas backup service is data backup and restores service that meets the stringent requirements for data protection, confidentiality, and security. Veritas backup should be included in disaster recovery plan (DRP) to ensure securely storing backups of organization's critical files and data. The Veritas backup client makes data recovery a snap, allows restoring one or multiple files with only a few mouse clicks.

Data Encryption and Protection
Veritas backup encrypt all data that is stored on our backup server disk arrays. Any personnel CANNOT read or open files stored on our backup servers.

Veritas Back-up utility is used to schedule and restore back-ups. The following is the schedule for the Back-ups that need to be taken / configured:

User-Level Back-up
  • DLO agent of Veritas Back-up utility is installed on each desktops and laptops, which are carrying important data.
  • Incremental back up for each user is scheduled every four hours, which is storing the back-up on the server in the separate folders for each user.
  • Users are informed about including their important data in the DLO agent for their scheduled back-up

Server Level Back-up
  • All server back-ups are scheduled daily for incremental back-ups.
  • These back-ups are taken on the configured folders on back-up server and that is transferred on the DAT drives once a month.
  • On completion of project / product, the back up may also be taken on CDs/DVDs.

Recovery
  • Restoration of back up is done whenever required by users.
  • The Back-up utility verifies the restoration of such back-up files.
  • A Back-up restoration test is done quarterly to check the effectiveness of back-up activities.
  • Schedule and logs of back up are maintained as per Back-up Media Register.
  • One copy of each Media for Back-up (CDs, DVDs, DAT Drives etc.) is stored at Office Locker at place free from fire and humidity and one copy at Director’s Residence, which is replaced every month.