dotTech - Topic: MULTIPLE BACKUPS http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/multiple-backups/ Simple:Press Version 5.2.6 ebony on MULTIPLE BACKUPS http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/multiple-backups/#p15512 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/multiple-backups/#p15512 Hi and thanks Ashraf Smile

I will use "Redundancy is typically encouraged for critical data " as rule of thumb for backing up.  Critical data, Critical data. Ok I got it now. LaughLaugh

EbonyCool

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 18:50:58 -0700 Ashraf on MULTIPLE BACKUPS http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/multiple-backups/#p15510 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/multiple-backups/#p15510 When it comes to data backups, redundancy is always good. However, you must ask yourself, what is the chance of a) your first external hard drive failing and b) you being unable to restore from your timeline backups? If the answer is low to both questions, there is no need to backup twice. Redundancy is typically encourage for business users who have critical data they can't lose.

]]> Wed, 19 Oct 2011 11:52:07 -0700 ebony on MULTIPLE BACKUPS http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/multiple-backups/#p15509 Advice Corner http://dottech.org/forums/advice-corner/multiple-backups/#p15509 Is there a down or upside to multiple backups of the same programs. For example, I have a timeline backup of any changes made as they are made. I was thinking of adding a program that would back up just mail. Mind you I have the OS backup set.

 

In terms of systems backup, does it hurt to have it backed up by 2 different programs to two separate external drives.

 

In other words, how much backup do I really need?  I feel like I am in backup overkill mode.CryConfused

EbonyCool

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