Backup and Recovery Flashcards

What data should be included in a Casper Suite backup strategy?

Answer: JSS database, configuration files, distribution point content, and certificates

A comprehensive backup strategy must include the JSS database (containing all device and policy data), configuration files, distribution point content, and SSL certificates.

How should the JSS database be backed up?

Answer: Automated database dumps scheduled during low-usage periods with offsite replication

Automated database backups during low-usage periods, with copies replicated offsite, ensure data protection with minimal impact on operations.

What is the recovery procedure if the JSS database becomes corrupted?

Answer: Restore the database from the most recent verified backup and re-enroll devices if needed

Database corruption recovery involves restoring from a verified backup, which is why regular, tested backups are essential to the management infrastructure.

How often should Casper Suite backups be tested?

Answer: Regular test restores should be performed to verify backup integrity and recovery procedures

Regular test restores verify that backups are actually recoverable and that the recovery process is documented and functional.

What is the impact of JSS downtime on managed devices?

Answer: Devices continue operating with cached policies but cannot receive new commands or check in until JSS is restored

During JSS downtime, devices continue functioning with their existing configurations and cached policies, but cannot receive new commands, policies, or check in.

How should SSL certificates be managed in the Casper backup and recovery plan?

Answer: Certificates and private keys must be securely backed up and included in disaster recovery documentation

SSL certificates and their private keys must be securely backed up because losing them would break trust relationships between the JSS and enrolled devices.