Re: Backup
- From: "nemo_outis" <abc@xxxxxxx>
- Date: 01 Feb 2006 15:52:37 GMT
"Luigi Donatello Asero" <jaggillarfotboll@xxxxxxxxx> wrote in
news:nN1Ef.43663$d5.199529@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxx:
....snip...
> Well, if the software automatically replicated data from
> the book-keeping software into CDs and I inserted a new CD every time
> it is full and kept it inserted while working either on the
> book-keeping software or on the website or something else I needed
> replicated, I would not need divide the hard disk into several
> partitions, would I? In any case, would the software create new
> partitions automatically or not?
Backing up to tape, CDs, or DVDs, while feasible, is a PITA. Tedious and
tiresome procedures are the enemy of the iron self-discipline needed to
regularly make backups. For that reason, I put convenience high on the
list. Accordingly I recommend backing up to HD - preferably a removable
one (either get a "caddy" HD system for $25 or so, or, even better, use an
external USB drive - it's best to store the drive offsite or at least some
distance from the computer).
The newer versions of Ghost, Acronis, etc. permit live backups (and
restores) with the system still up, and the latest versions support
incremental and differential backups, and now even partial backups (e.g.,
just the Documents & Settings directory tree)
At less than $1/gigabyte for HDs, backup is now dirt cheap.
Regards,
.
