How do you back up?

neil_g said:
1TB drive in my processing machine syncs back to a 4TB "server" via allway sync.

also sync to a mobile USB drive which then gets synced back to 2x 750GB drives at work.
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yes but not what you got more of how you back up was the question
 
I just put the clutch down and put it in reverse! :naughty: :lol:

Well, you did ask!!!
 
I have just ordered two 500GB drives, and intend to put them in a RAID1 array. Not technically a backup, but in my eyes the biggest threat to my stuff is drive failure.

Why do people say RAID1 is not a backup system? Because it doesn't protect against acidental deletion, natural disasters and theft. If I'm being honest, natural disasters and theft will most likely result in my external hard drive going too. And in a robbery a robber isn't going to run out of the house with a big freakin' full size case PC, he's going to go for small and valuable items (like my DSLR :'( ). Accidental deletion? Well, I keep original unedited copies of all my files separate from the edited copies, and I always shove stuff in the recycle bin and check the contents before deleting it.

Viruses? To be honest I haven't encountered any virus which actively destroys your data. When friends get viruses, I am able to recover their data for them. I personally haven't gotten a virus for years.

So, I'm lazy. I'll get an eSATA hard drive sometime in the near future to do a proper backup, when I get the money :-)
 
lareneg said:
I have just ordered two 500GB drives, and intend to put them in a RAID1 array. Not technically a backup, but in my eyes the biggest threat to my stuff is drive failure.

Why do people say RAID1 is not a backup system? Because it doesn't protect against acidental deletion, natural disasters and theft. If I'm being honest, natural disasters and theft will most likely result in my external hard drive going too. And in a robbery a robber isn't going to run out of the house with a big freakin' full size case PC, he's going to go for small and valuable items (like my DSLR :'( ). Accidental deletion? Well, I keep original unedited copies of all my files separate from the edited copies, and I always shove stuff in the recycle bin and check the contents before deleting it.

Viruses? To be honest I haven't encountered any virus which actively destroys your data. When friends get viruses, I am able to recover their data for them. I personally haven't gotten a virus for years.

So, I'm lazy. I'll get an eSATA hard drive sometime in the near future to do a proper backup, when I get the money :-)
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Also- what happened if your RAID controller dies? You would also lose your data :(
 
lareneg said:
I have just ordered two 500GB drives, and intend to put them in a RAID1 array. Not technically a backup, but in my eyes the biggest threat to my stuff is drive failure.

Why do people say RAID1 is not a backup system? Because it doesn't protect against acidental deletion, natural disasters and theft. If I'm being honest, natural disasters and theft will most likely result in my external hard drive going too. And in a robbery a robber isn't going to run out of the house with a big freakin' full size case PC, he's going to go for small and valuable items (like my DSLR :'( ). Accidental deletion? Well, I keep original unedited copies of all my files separate from the edited copies, and I always shove stuff in the recycle bin and check the contents before deleting it.

So, I'm lazy. I might get an eSATA hard drive sometime in the future, or maybe not.
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I had RAID mirrored on an old PC, it will help if a HD crashes but it will not save you from virus or anything like that; not that I get any PC with AVG keeps me safe.
I had thought about having a RAID 0 to speed up things but I have to add it as my last RAID was on the motherboard it was easy.
I guess the best set up would be a RAID 01 best of both then
 
I use a 500gb as my 'program' hard drive, then 2 500gb as day to day use drives. These are backed up using Seagate software to a Seagate 1tb external drive. Then when I complete any important (aka paid) photoshoots I back up the final Tiff's to DVD and store them away from the same room in a small fire-proof safe box. The DVD's are a manual process - but I'm in the habit of doing it now for all important stuff.
 
The one that comes with Seagate can be scheduled to be automatic - however when it kicks in, the PC slows down as it begins comparing last weeks documents with this weeks documents - I prefer to run it manually when I know I'm going to be away from the PC for an hour or so...
 
Backing up my main files, I use Time Machine to a Time Capsule and Mozy for offsite backup, both are automatic and hourly.

For backing up my archive I use the software that came with my LaCie harddrives, this is manual.
 
Chaz Photos- check out the software from 2brightsparks- it has options like deleting on the backup drive if it has been removed from the source drive- or not deleting....
 
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