Ian C. Sison wrote:
> How big is the data you need to backup? If it's < 160GB, forget tape, and > go with hardware RAID1 on ide drives. Backup is instantaneous, just pull > out a drive, and push in a new one, the system will auto resync. Recovery > is also easy as pie, and it's obvious! The data that I will be backing up daily and weekly would be much less than 160GB. RAID1 is a good suggestion and adding a tape back-up I suppose. > > Check out http://www.3ware.com for linux compatible hardware raid IDE > controllers. ...been hunting for this eversince (locally), any sources here? How about if I opt for a mobo with a built-in RAID? Can the system disk be separated from the data disk/s? Jun _ Philippine Linux Users Group. Web site and archives at http://plug.linux.org.ph To leave: send "unsubscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED] To subscribe to the Linux Newbies' List: send "subscribe" in the body to [EMAIL PROTECTED]
