As your system grows, storage management becomes increasingly important because “there is only so much to go around.” Part of storage management focuses on ensuring you have a proper backup of your system configurations and data. In this module’s course project assignment, it is pertinent to capture an image of your workstation–both for recovery purposes and image deployment. Create an image preparation plan for Windows 10, a popular Linux Distribution, and Mac OS X 10.x. The plan should utilize either built-in tools or third-party solutions and include an image maintenance plan.

This assignment addresses the transferable skills of digital fluency and information literacy. You will demonstrate your ability to:

• Independently navigate to and open an Internet browser to use its interface to access simple Internet Technology.
• Evaluate digital resources by relying on search engine results and distinguishing relevant digital materials from irrelevant materials.
• Create digital files by employing a template to create a document in the proper file format that incorporates built-in software tools for integrating graphics and other enhancements.
• Collaborate digitally using digital tools to enter contact information and directions to access specific websites to retrieve digital resources.
• Select credible sources and cite them according to APA standards.

To complete this assignment, do the following:

• Use the template below…..

1. In the document you downloaded in step 1, complete the following:
   1. Create an image preparation plan for Windows 10, a popular Linux Distribution, and Mac OS X 10.x that utilizes either built-in tools or third-party solutions.
   2. The image preparation plan should include an image maintenance plan.
   3. Cite credible sources in APA format.
   4. Use professional language with correct spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Cite your references at the end of the document formatted according to APA standards. For more information about APA, visit the Rasmussen APA Guide. You will find a link to this guide on the Resources tab.

Module 03 Course Project

Overview: 1

Objectives: 1

Resources: 2

Image Preparation Plans: 2

Windows 10. 2

Linux. 2

Mac OS X 10.x. 2

References: 3

Overview:

During the TestOut Labs and Exams, you utilized various tools to work with storage disks. In previous activities, you also created users, groups, and resources. As your system grows, storage management becomes increasingly important because “there is only so much to go around.” Part of storage management focuses on ensuring you have a proper backup of your system configurations and data. In this module’s course project assignment,it is pertinent to capture an image of your workstation – both for recovery purposes and image deployment.

Create an image preparation plan for Windows 10, a popular Linux Distribution, and Mac OS X 10.x. The plan should utilize either built-in tools or third-party solutions and include an image maintenance plan.As a reminder, SOHO Inc. has the following requirements as it relates to their system imaging needs:

• A system image will need to be captured for each system for maintenance and data recovery (if needed).

To assist with your plan’s development, ask yourself the following questions:

• How important or sensitive is the data on your system?
• What type of information does the data contain?
• How often does the data change?
• Can you supplement backups with other tools (e.g. shadow copies, file history, etc.)?
• How quickly do you need to recover the data?
• Do you have the equipment to perform backups?
• Who will be responsible for the backup and recovery plan?
• What’s the best time to schedule backups?
• Do you need to store backups off-site?

Objectives:

The overall objective of this project is to develop an image preparation plan addressing:

• Data storage
• Data usage
• Data backup/Recovery

Resources:

Utilize the Windows Snip tool to capture the requested screenshots and insert those screenshots where indicated. If you need assistance with using the Snip tool, please refer to this tutorial.

Image Preparation Plans:

Windows 10

Utilize the Rich Text field below to define theimage preparation plan for your Windows 10 system. In the field, you can incorporate section headers, font adjustments, screenshots, etc. If you use any source material, use in-text citations, per APA standards, and ensure the sources are included in References section at the end of this document.

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Linux

Utilize the Rich Text field below to define the image preparation plan for your Linux system. In the field, you can incorporate section headers, font adjustments, screenshots, etc. If you use any source material, use in-text citations, per APA standards, and ensure the sources are included in References section at the end of this document.

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Mac OS X 10.x

Utilize the Rich Text field below to define the image preparation plan for your Mac OS X 10.x system. In the field, you can incorporate section headers, font adjustments, screenshots, etc. If you use any source material, use in-text citations, per APA standards, and ensure the sources are included in References section at the end of this document.

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References:

Use this field to cite your credible reference sources per APA standards.

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