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Full back up: Includes all the source files. This method ignores the file's archive bit until after
the file is backed up. At the end of the job, all files that have been backed up have their archive
bits turned off. Only one full backup will be done once a week, followed by differential and/or
incremental.

Differential backups: Includes files that have been changed since the last Full (Clear Archive Bit)
or Incremental backup. If the archive bit is on, the file is backed up, and the archive bit is not
turned off. The next time an incremental backup is done, this file is skipped (unless it is
modified again).

Incremental backups: Includes only files that have changed since the last Full (Clear Archive Bit)
or Incremental backup. The next time an incremental backup is done, this file is skipped (unless
it is modified again).

Offsite Storage

Any data that requires offsite storage must be requested formally via writing or email from the
management of Georgetown American university and approved by the same. If a management-
level employee requires offsite storage, another management-level employee must approve. A
management-level employee will not approve their own request.

Maintenance of IT Equipment:

The main aim of prompt equipment maintenance revolves around maintaining top functionality
and minimizing breakdowns.

This method is to handle equipment failures before it happens: for example:

A printer should be serviced every 6 months or 300 hours of operation, whichever comes first.
Else it will fail

To Maintain Desktop Computer, Tablets and starboards, the following must be done monthly:

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