From 3f29b4fabdbc2bd6350fbde9728ee01de4d951f5 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Matt Speer Date: Tue, 27 May 2025 22:12:48 -0500 Subject: [PATCH] Fixed links to docs and removed information related to the server backup --- README.md | 40 +++++++++++++++++----------------------- 1 file changed, 17 insertions(+), 23 deletions(-) diff --git a/README.md b/README.md index 495cd2f..39261ac 100644 --- a/README.md +++ b/README.md @@ -2,38 +2,32 @@ ## Description -This repo contains scripts and instructions for backing up and recovering your personal data stored in applications and cloud storage locations. +This repo contains scripts and instructions for backing up and recovering your personal data stored in applications and cloud services. -> [!Attention] +> [!Note] > The master backup drive contains all backups along with some historical backups -> Each thumb drive located in Matt and Jennifer's vehicle contain only the latest backup, excluding photos. +Each thumb drive located in Matt and Jennifer's vehicle contain only the latest backup, excluding photos. ## Process Overview + 1. Create a backup of each service / product. - * [Bitwarden](Bitwarden.md) - * [[Bookmarks]] - * [[Google Calendar]] - * [[Google Contacts]] - * [[Google Drive]] -2. Ensure all backups of the services above are placed into the "backup" folder located in Matt's home directory (or the directory of your choice). -3. Connect the master backup drive, that is kept in the safe, to the computer. -4. Copy all backups to the master backup drive. -5. Delete any historical backups on the master backup pdrive according to the [[#Backup Retention]]. - > [!attention] Some backups should not be deleted. -6. Remove the master backup drive and place it back into the safe. -7. Connect the thumb drive located in Jennifer's SUV to the computer. -8. Delete all current backups on the thumb drive. -9. Copy all backups, except photos, to the thumb drive. -10. Remove the thumb drive and place it back in Jennifer's SUV -11. Connect the thumb drive located in Matt's truck to the computer. -12. Delete all current backups on the thumb drive. -13. Copy all backups, except photos, to the thumb drive. -14. Remove the thumb drive and place it back in Matt's truck. + * [Bitwarden](docs/Bitwarden.md) + * [Bookmarks](docs/Bookmarks.md) + * [Google Calendar](docs/Calendar.md) + * [Google Contacts](docs/Contacts.md) + * [Google Drive](docs/Drive.md) + +2. Ensure all backups of the services above are placed into a *backup* folder. I suggest creating a folder named backup and placing everything you backup in that one location. This will make it easier to transfer the files in a later step. + +3. Connect to your backup share. + +4. Copy the contents of your local backup folder to the backup share. + ## Recommended Backup Frequency + | Service / Product | Backup Frequency | | ---- | ---- | | Bitwarden | Monthly | | Google Drive | Monthly | | Google Photos | Monthly | | Media PC | Monthly | -## Contents \ No newline at end of file