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39 lines
1.7 KiB
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# Personal Data Backup and Recovery
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## Description
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This repo contains scripts and instructions for backing up and recovering your personal data stored in applications and cloud storage locations.
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> [!Attention]
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> The master backup drive contains all backups along with some historical backups
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> Each thumb drive located in Matt and Jennifer's vehicle contain only the latest backup, excluding photos.
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## Process Overview
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1. Create a backup of each service / product.
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* [Bitwarden](Bitwarden.md)
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* [[Bookmarks]]
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* [[Google Calendar]]
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* [[Google Contacts]]
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* [[Google Drive]]
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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).
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3. Connect the master backup drive, that is kept in the safe, to the computer.
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4. Copy all backups to the master backup drive.
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5. Delete any historical backups on the master backup pdrive according to the [[#Backup Retention]].
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> [!attention] Some backups should not be deleted.
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6. Remove the master backup drive and place it back into the safe.
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7. Connect the thumb drive located in Jennifer's SUV to the computer.
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8. Delete all current backups on the thumb drive.
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9. Copy all backups, except photos, to the thumb drive.
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10. Remove the thumb drive and place it back in Jennifer's SUV
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11. Connect the thumb drive located in Matt's truck to the computer.
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12. Delete all current backups on the thumb drive.
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13. Copy all backups, except photos, to the thumb drive.
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14. Remove the thumb drive and place it back in Matt's truck.
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## Recommended Backup Frequency
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| Service / Product | Backup Frequency |
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| ---- | ---- |
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| Bitwarden | Monthly |
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| Google Drive | Monthly |
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| Google Photos | Monthly |
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| Media PC | Monthly |
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## Contents |