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If you are a first-time user, or if you only back up files occasionally,
you may wish to use Table 11 as a checklist of preliminary steps to consider before
performing a backup.
Table 11. Preliminary Steps for Backing Up Files
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___ | Decide whether you want to back up files or archive them. See Do You Want to Back Up or Archive Files? for more information. |
___ | Do you plan to use the AFS or DFS backup client, or both. See Using the AFS/DFS Backup Clients for more information. |
___ | Do you need to exclude files from backup services? See Using an Include-Exclude Options List to Control Processing for more information. |
___ | Decide what type of backup you want according to your needs. See the following sections for more information: Full Incremental Backup, Incremental-By-Date Backup, and Full Incremental versus Partial Incremental, Incremental-by-date Backups |
___ | If you are performing an image backup, ensure that you have accounted for unique considerations. See Performing an Image Backup for more information. |
___ | For further backup considerations, see Backup: Additional Considerations. |