Backup scheduling determines how frequently data is copied from production systems to secure storage locations. A well-designed backup schedule balances data protection, storage consumption, and system performance.
Full backups capture all data at a specific point in time, providing the fastest recovery but requiring significant storage. Incremental backups record only changes since the last backup, reducing storage needs but increasing recovery complexity. Differential backups capture changes since the last full backup, offering a balance between the two approaches.
Backups are typically scheduled during off-peak hours to minimize performance impact. Administrators must also define retention policies to control how long backups are stored. Regular restore testing is essential to ensure backups are usable during an actual failure.
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