Thread-topic: Time Machine as a Backup for the server
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Greetings -
My .o2 -
> On 02/07/2009, at 12:30 AM, Steve Meredith wrote:
>
>> I'm new to the list, please forgive me if this has been asked and
>> answered!
>>
>> Our HP Tape backup failed, it can no longer read-write to tape. I
>> was thinking a faster method would be to use TimeMachine as a server
>> grade backup.
>> Wondering about the reliability, rotation of media (two separate
>> drives) etc.
>>
>> Thoughts?
>>
>> _____
Second: pls don't top post
Agreed as noted: YMMV with TM, based on your backup up needs assessment and
subsequent policy and strategy.
My experience: For a couple of machines, TM to a mirrored pair fits the
requirements for their policy.
Single lost file restoration is the most common problem.
Hourly backup is often enough when combined with the autosave for the apps
used.
TM makes it relatively simple to get back a file.
The data is not of a type that TM has trouble with - (some things seem to be
problematic to back up - see TM notes on Apple).
The mirror provides sufficient redundancy and reliability for the worth of
this data and good ROI and TCO.
6 mo's in - no problems.
HTH
Best regards,
John Gonder
Las Positas College Cisco Networking Academy
Computer Networking Technologies
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