This chapter covered the different SharePoint 2013 native backup and restore options with regard to all of the components that are part of a typical SharePoint 2013 farm. As mentioned before, SharePoint is a platform, and one that evolves and expands over time. The application/utilization of the platform and the amount of data will only grow, and your organization will need to come up with effective and efficient ways of handling disaster recovery. The following table summarizes backup and restore scopes along with the tools that can be used for each:
There are many best practices to consider, both technical and procedural, but the most important thing to understand about backup and recovery is where your limits are and what you actually can and cannot do. For additional help, the authors recommend you start by reviewing the following information:
Backup and restore SharePoint 2013: http://technet.microsoft.com/en-us/library/ee662536.aspx.