Personal Data Backup and Recovery
Description
This repo contains scripts and instructions for backing up and recovering your personal data stored in applications and cloud storage locations.
[!Attention] 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.
Process Overview
- Create a backup of each service / product.
- 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).
- Connect the master backup drive, that is kept in the safe, to the computer.
- Copy all backups to the master backup drive.
- Delete any historical backups on the master backup pdrive according to the #Backup Retention.
[!attention] Some backups should not be deleted.
- Remove the master backup drive and place it back into the safe.
- Connect the thumb drive located in Jennifer's SUV to the computer.
- Delete all current backups on the thumb drive.
- Copy all backups, except photos, to the thumb drive.
- Remove the thumb drive and place it back in Jennifer's SUV
- Connect the thumb drive located in Matt's truck to the computer.
- Delete all current backups on the thumb drive.
- Copy all backups, except photos, to the thumb drive.
- Remove the thumb drive and place it back in Matt's truck.
Recommended Backup Frequency
| Service / Product | Backup Frequency |
|---|---|
| Bitwarden | Monthly |
| Google Drive | Monthly |
| Google Photos | Monthly |
| Media PC | Monthly |