More valuable input. Thanks
Here is my updated understanding:
Keeping family file:
On Removable drive. - must always have that drive connected
to the device/computer being used for Legacy execution. Limited risk if
backups done on cloud server. One needs to be careful when doing backups to
watch file locations and names for both family files and media files. You
can restore these backups if drive crashes, is lost, or stolen.
On a cloud server - Possible solution if one uses multiple
machines. E.g. Desktop and Laptop. Must consider file size and upload
speed since Legacy dynamically makes changes to the file and these are then
synced to server.
On PC/device running Legacy - best scenario if you only run
one machine to keep family file on the local PC. However, if you use a
laptop, working with a single version (last updated) family file is
complicated. Here I would still keep media files and their backups on a
cloud server as well as backups of family files.
I see the benefit of keeping all media files on a cloud server. Both source
and backups. I also see benefits to having family file and media backups
there even though they are relatively small. Just for absolutely clear
off-site storage and security. I also see a process of some mix of things
like restoring the backup files from alternate machines and backing up again
to the same cloud locations.
I will find comfort somewhere in these solutions as have all other Legacy
users. For now I put everything on a cloud server. SO far it's worked
well.
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