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What is Document Collecting?
Collecting a set of documents that specify what the client needs
What are some advantages and disadvantages of Document Collecting?
Advantages: Easily shared with others working on the project, low cost
Disadvantages: May contain errors, might be time consuming to go through
What is Documentation?
Documents that are produced throughout the stages of the SDLC
Includes design documents, diagrams, requirement specifications and reports
Who are the documents in the interest of?
All documents are of interest to the development team
When and why are documents important?
Important in the development cycle
Important for customers and end users
How can data be destroyed?
Fire
Theft
Disk failure
Hacking
What is a backup?
Keeping a copy of software and data so they can be recovered should there be a loss
Why is regular backup crucial for organisations?
The data they have is more valuable than anything else
What are periodic backups?
Backing up data on a regular basis, can differ from person to person/business to business
Name the 3 main backup methods
SSD
The Cloud
USB
What are SSD’s?
A storage medium that uses interconnected flash memories to store data without power
What are some disadvantages of SSD’s?
Expensive
Less available
Read-write cycle concerns
What are some advantages of SSD’s?
Fast read-write time
Energy efficient
Compact
What is The Cloud?
Storage medium that can be accessed by anyone with Wi-Fi
What are some advantages of The Cloud?
High speed
Reliable
Mobile
What are some disadvantages of The Cloud?
Security threats
Downtime
Lower Bandwidth
What is a USB?
A small storage medium that can be carried with you
What are some advantages of a USB?
Portable
Cheap
Secure
What are some disadvantages of a USB?
Risk of malware
Not durable
Used to steal information
What should every company have, in terms of backups?
Every company should have a Backup Policy
What is a backup?
The process of copying files from main storage to a seperate area
Why should the backup files always be tested?
So the backup data is ready for use should it be needed for use
Why are backups important?
If a file gets deleted, the backup file can be collected for use
What should the backup policy consider?
Where will the backup be stored?
What will the backup be stored on?
How often will the backup occur?
How long will the backup be kept?