Databases and Big Data can be exactly that: big. Based on what we have discussed this week and your new experience in systems administration, think about what is needed to host a database or map reduce system (Big Data). Now with that in your mind, why are backups so important? Just looking at this week's homework, where is most of the time spent when building a system?

Describe why you think backups of configuration are equally important to backups of data and describe how you would back up your virtual machine

Aligned Objectives:

Generate backup plans

Identify administrate databases, DNS, mail, backups, and similar system software

Provide software repository recommendations

Monitor software and equipment using simple test scripts