I use BackupPC to backups all machines to a RAID 1. That's the data sorted. I'm figuring out how I can use CloneZilla to image each server and machine - and to where!
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I use Handy Backup, it's easy to use software. Has been using this application for years now.Originally posted by Clippy View PostWhat kind of backup solution do you employ at home?
I have a very simple IT setup and currently save all my data to an external USB HDD.
I really, at the very least, need to buy another external drive as a secondary backup location with a view to automating backups between the two drives.
Curious to see what others do and how they process their backups.Comment
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After Acronis died on me in copy mode, i use Karen's Replicator every day and use acronis to create an image every week."I can put any old tat in my sig, put quotes around it and attribute to someone of whom I've heard, to make it sound true."
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After every major install/patch/update I use this feeby to copy an image of the drive to an external HDD (don't forget to create a boot disk), then run a batch file to copy docs/spreadsheets/music/piccys/emails etc to a USB stick.
Restore is a doddle and works a treat.Comment
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Acronis does seem to have more problems doing simple file backups than images.Originally posted by cojak View PostAfter Acronis died on me in copy mode, i use Karen's Replicator every day and use acronis to create an image every week.Will work inside IR35. Or for food.Comment
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I'm just doing a disk clone using Acronis and the PC went into sleep mode. I woke it up and the screen is totally blank. The disk LED is on, so I think it's still churning, but I'm not exactly happy with the situation.Originally posted by VectraMan View PostAcronis does seem to have more problems doing simple file backups than images.Behold the warranty -- the bold print giveth and the fine print taketh away.Comment
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