Installation software backup

Typically forgotten in a backup strategy is to backup the application installation software, including all patches, hot fixes, and licenses. Ideally your installation software media is in the form of an ISO image file. This file format allows you to handle it like all other files. If your software media is on removable media, the media should be stored in both an onsite and an offsite location. It’s recommended to store the installation software on the backup drive in a format such as:

D:\Backup\Application

\Patch #

\HotFix_Date

For example:

D:\Backup\MES 2023

\Patch 1

\HF10849876

\Patch 2

\HF18223456

Remember to update the software installation report.