HP Data Protector Operations Guide

Operation audit checklist
Backing-up data
Control
Objective
Procedure Result
Backup
concepts
Before you backup, review key concepts and
requirements.
Determine where you will store the backup.
Determine which files, folders, or volumes you
want to back up and whether the backups will
need to be used for operating system (critical
volumes only), full server (all volumes), system
state, or bare metal recovery.
Determine how many times a day and at what
times you want to run backups.
Determine whether you will use a volume, a single
disk, multiple disks, or a remote shared folder, or
tape devices to store the backups.
Backup
operations
Verify that you are logged on as a member of the
Backup Operators group or Administrator group.
Verify that you can connect to all shared folders
on other computers that need to be backed up.
If you are using an external storage device, verify
that it is on the hardware compatibility list. Make
sure it is cabled directly to the computer
performing the backup and that the computer is
turned on.
Insert the required tape(s) into the tape drive. If
backing up to a disk drive, verify there is enough
available space.
If you are backing up an Encrypted File System,
first back up the designated recovery agent's
private key to ensure the successful recovery of
encrypted data in case of a disaster such as a full
system failure.
To back up files manually, use the Backup wizard
or click the Backup tab to select files to backup.
To back up files automatically, use the schedule
feature in backup.
Verify if the backup policies and procedures cover
following minimum requirements:
• The Servers to be backed up.
• Location of mission critical files.
• The files/folders to be backed up for users.
• Schedule of back up.
• Backup operators and their rights.
• Key backup procedures (If key based
encryption or authentication are used).
• Location of Backups.
• Users authorized to restore data.
• Restoration procedures.
Identify all critical computer processing
environments for which backup copies are
required.
For each environment, outline the specific
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