Backing up, Updates, and New Installs… Oh My!

How often do you hear… “Everybody needs to make sure and back up their files.” But what does that really mean?

Backing Up Your Data

Frequency of Back Up

Data to Back Up Files Folders Example of Locations Documents Pictures Music Videos Desktop Local Disk (C:) System Folder (typically on Desktop—with your Last name, First name) Flash Drive External Hard Drive

Data to Back Up cont. Browser Bookmarks/Favorites From Chrome, Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc. Contacts

Storage Device Jump Drive External Hard Drive Network “Z” Drive Cloud Storage Google Drive Microsoft OneDrive (formerly SkyDrive) Dropbox Etc.

Important Rule to Remember All items should be one sourced Your “work in progress” files should all be stored in one location. If you save everything on a flash drive, you need to back up that flash drive. Do not ever delete the original – or your back up will no longer be a back up. It will be the original. Store off-site – in case of fires, tornados, etc. Utilize a fire proof safe if possible

Pushed Out Updates Microsoft System Software Center

Windows Updates “Patch Tuesday” Second Tuesday of each month Make sure to restart your computer on campus

Manual Updates You must have admin rights to do updates If you don’t have admin rights, put in a School Dude Adobe Reader Java Flash Shockwave

Miscellaneous New Installs Be cautious Read! Uncheck extra installs Examples Ask toolbar McAfee

Contacts Suggested Contacts only If you made a “new contact” in Outlook, it is stored on the server. How to Export Suggested Contacts

References University of Pittsburgh IT - technology.pitt.edu/security/backup.html technology.pitt.edu/security/backup.html Ozark IT department Keri’s Brain