CIS 206 iLab 2 Backing up and Restoring Data CIS 206 iLab 2 Backing up and Restoring Data | Page 2

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!
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.
L A B S T E P S
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)