Adaptive Computing Policy

UBunix Backup Policy
(Updated 5.4.1999)

Overview
The backup of disk files is performed on a daily basis to protect all data from being lost due to a hardware or software malfunction.
Standards

The purpose of backup is to protect the files on the disks from catastrophic loss.
Users' files that have been inadvertently deleted or corrupted in last two years can be restored.
Files in /var/tmp, /tmp and /temp are not backed up, therefore cannot be retrieved.
Process
All backup restore requests are made by either filling a FILE RESTORE REQUESTS form or using the "lostfile" program.
Contacts

For assistance with file recovery contact:

CIT Help Desk
214 Lockwood, Lockwood 2nd Floor Cybrary
(716) 645-3542
cit-helpdesk@buffalo.edu
http://helpdesk.buffalo.edu

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