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Backup Verification

Report Information

Date Issued
Report Number
2007-039T-02
Report Type
Audit
Description
We performed a review to verify all production servers, databases, and the mainframe were being backed up. Our review found (1)all but 20 production distributed servers, (2)all production databases, and (3)the mainframe were being backed up at the time of our testing. Information Services provided explanations and/or actions taken for the 20 servers not being backed up. We also determined 13 backup policies (rules within the software used to backup servers) were obsolete or inactive and 9 servers did not have their exclude lists documented. Based on other observations noted during the audit, we believe an overall process design review could facilitate a better integrated and more efficient backup and restore process. TVA Management agreed with our findings and is taking action to address the recommendations.
Joint Report
Yes
Participating OIG
Tennessee Valley Authority OIG
Agency Wide
Yes (agency-wide)
Questioned Costs
$0
Funds for Better Use
$0

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