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IT Backups and Disaster Recovery Fundamentals
Role Play
Rating: 4.5 out of 5(83 ratings)
1,425 students

IT Backups and Disaster Recovery Fundamentals

Comprehensive and Practical Course with Expert Advice. IT Backups and Disaster Recovery Strategy Tips and Tricks.
Role Play
Created byDan Mill
Last updated 5/2026
English

What you'll learn

  • Learn about what backups are and why they are so critical to every business and organisation
  • Gather insight on what a Disaster Recovery plan is
  • Understand the 3-2-1-1-0 Rule and why it's used as a best practice by so many backup vendors
  • Learn the different types of Backups, such as Full, Differential and Incremental backups
  • Understand Recovery Point Objectives and Recovery Time Objectives (RPO and RTO)
  • See how different backup tools can complement your Data protection plan
  • Identify what you need to consider when creating a Backup Plan
  • Spend a section learning how to Plan and Implement Backup Solutions
  • Comprehensive Course on Backups and Disaster Recovery
  • Hands on experience with Demos and Practical Labs

Course content

7 sections • 52 lectures • 3h 19m total length

  • Introduction to Course3:38
  • Course Activities2:03
  • Course Content1:54
  • Using the Udemy AI Assistant1:40
  • What is a Backup and Why is it Important?6:36
  • The 3-2-1-1-0 Rule9:02
  • 3-2-1-1-0 Quiz
  • Recovery Point Object and Recovery Time Objective (RPO and RTO)5:45

Requirements

  • No skills, experience, tools or equipment required for this course.
  • (Optional but recommended) Access to virtualization software such as VMware Workstation, VirtualBox, or Hyper-V.

Description

As we increasingly rely on technology to store important information, the importance of Backup and Disaster Recovery cannot be overstated. Any organization or individual who stores sensitive data must have a plan in place for how to recover from disasters, whether malicious, natural or man-made. In this course, we will cover the essential concepts of Backups and Disaster Recovery.

In this course, we will start by looking at the importance of Backup and Disaster Recovery.  We will also explore the different types of Backup Software and Backup Devices available, including local on-premises infrastructure, offsite infrastructure, and the Cloud. We will discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each approach and the scenarios in which each is most appropriate.

We will look at different scenarios, from natural disasters like floods and hurricanes, to man-made incidents like cyberattacks and theft. Concepts covered in this course will include hot topics such as, Backup Security, Backup Troubleshooting, Planning for a Disaster Scenario and much much more! Content is kept straight to the point without a whole bunch of filler information.

Whether you're just starting out in the world of IT, a business owner or stakeholder, or you're an experienced professional looking to expand your knowledge, this course has something for everyone.

Best of all, when you complete the course, you’ll earn a professional Certificate of Completion that you can proudly add to your résumé and LinkedIn profile — helping you stand out in today’s competitive IT job market. This certificate demonstrates that you have the skills and confidence to contribute from day one — exactly what employers are looking for.

Please note that this course is intended for educational purposes only.

So what are you waiting for? Enrol today and take a step towards becoming a Tech Expert.

Who this course is for:

  • This course is ideal for anyone who wants to learn more about I.T Backups and Disaster Recovery
  • Business Start-ups
  • I.T Engineers and Help Desk Members
  • Business Stakeholders
  • I.T Management and Technical Leads
  • Business Owners

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