Essential Aspects of Software, Hardware, and Data Backup

Microsoft connects computer configuration with protecting and recovering information. Secure software and hardware practices lead into backup and recovery, followed by a final project. It suits learners who want to understand how physical protection, access settings and recoverable data work together in a dependable computer system.

What you will learn

• Review secure software and hardware configurations.
• Explain access control and physical protection.
• Plan data backup and recovery procedures.

Who this suits

Beginners interested in IT security and data protection; no previous experience is required.

Before you enroll

Check which hardware and certification version the lessons use. Practice on equipment you own or have permission to inspect, following its manufacturer instructions. A course completion certificate is separate from an industry certification exam. Use a disposable lab environment before changing firmware, storage or operating-system settings.

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Put it into practice

Create a backup plan for fictional files and test a restore using disposable sample data, recording the conditions needed for recovery.

Source and review

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