1. CIS 206 iLab 2 Backing up and Restoring
Data
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Scenario/Summary
TCO 6: Given a computer system, create a maintenance plan that specifies proper maintenance
procedures and schedules and addresses disaster planning, backups, restores, component
cleanings, hardware and software upgrades, and expansions.
You have been hired by 123 Lawyers Inc. to ensure that a daily backup of the files on the local
hard drives of their Windows XP Professional machines is being conducted. Each computer is
equipped with a new internal tape drive. You must use the Windows Backup utility to
successfully perform a backup of the data on the users local hard drive.
The following link will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to use the Windows
Backup tool to perform a backup. You will also find at the bottom of the page a video
demonstrating how to use the backup utility to backup selected files and folders.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/308422/
The following link will provide you with step-by-step instructions on how to use the Windows
Backup tool to restore data. You will also find at the bottom of the page a video demonstrating
how to use the backup utility to restore data.
http://support.microsoft.com/kb/309340/EN-US/
Deliverables
Desired (Lab) Learning Outcome: After completing this lab, you will successfully be able to
perform Normal/Full, Incremental, and Differential backups and restoration of data using the
Microsoft Windows Backup utility.
Note: You will be graded based on the steps and tasks you complete successfully. Credit will be
given for partial completions of steps.
Important:
All iLabs must be submitted following iLabTechnicalReportTemplate document and the report
file must be dropped into the corresponding bascket in the drop box!

2. After finishing the steps below, you have to submit your iLab in MS Word or any other
equivalent format. Always refer toTechnicalReportsWriting:iLabs and Projects for more details
about Technical Reports Writings.
LAB STEPS
STEP 1: Accessing the virtual lab environment and scheduling the lab
Access the virtual lab environment and schedule the Backing up and restoring data lab for week
3.
Important: All iLabs must be submitted using the iLabTechnicalReportTemplate to the lab
Dropbox for credit.
STEP 2: Accessing the Windows XP Professional machine and launching the backup utility (5
points)
At the Logon to Windows dialog box, type Administrator in the User name text box if necessary.
In the Password text box, type password.Click Start, select Programs, select Accessories,
select System Tools, and then click Backup. In the Backup or Restore Wizard dialog box that
opens, click the Advanced Mode link to access the complete functionality of the Backup
program. The Backup utility window appears. Take a screen shot of this portion.
STEP 3: Selecting the files for backup
Click the Backup tab. Click the plus sign (+) next to Local Disk (C:) to expand its contents. Click
the plus sign (+) next to Windows to expand its contents. Click the plus sign (+) next
to system32 to expand its contents. Click the config folder to view its contents. Click the check
box next to config to select the entire folder for backup. Take a screen shot of this portion.
STEP 4: Selecting the destination location for the backup (5 points)
In the Backup media or file name text box, type c:backup-config.bkf, and then click the Start
Backup button. For the purpose of this lab we will be using the c: drive in place of an actual tape
drive. In the Backup Job Information dialog box, review the details provided, and then click
theAdvanced button. Take a screen shot of this portion.
STEP 5: Setting the backup options and starting the job

3. In the Advanced Backup Options window, check the Verify data after backup check box. Click
the Backup Type drop-down menu to view available backup options, but be sure that settings are
left in the Normal configuration setting. Click OK. Click the Start Backup button. Once started,
the Backup Progress window appears. You do not need to take a screen shot of this portion.
STEP 6: Verifying the backup job
Once the backup is complete, click the Report button. Take a screen shot of this portion and then
close the backup01.log window (the number following the name of your log file may be
different). Close the Backup Progress window.
STEP 7: Scheduling the restore job
Note: In order to successfully complete the restore portion of the lab, you must schedule the
restore job immediately following the backup job. Keep in mind that your session is virtual. If
you leave the lab and reenter, your backup job will not exist. Click on theRestore and Manage
Media Tab. Click the plus sign (+) next to File to expand its contents. Click the plus sign (+) next
to c:backup-config.bkf to expand its contents. Click the check box next to config to select the
entire folder for restore. Verify that the restore files to original location option is selected. Take
a screen shot of this portion and then click on the start restore button.
STEP 8: Verifying the restore job
Once the restore is complete, click the Report button. Take a screen shot of this portion and then
close the backup01.log window (the number following the name of your log file may be
different). Close the Backup Progress window. For a demonstration on how to backup and
restore files using the Microsoft Windows backup utility, view the week 3 lab video.
STEP 9: Exiting the virtual lab
Once you have successfully completed the required work, close the Backup Utility window. You
can now end the virtual lab session. Once you have completed the lab report, submit it to the
Week 3 iLab dropbox.
Important: All iLabs must be submitted using the iLabTechnicalReportTemplate to the lab
Dropbox for credit.