I backup all of my development DB to a workstation with a 200 GB drive. I have a RMD file for each DB that unloads the DB and related files on demand. (got the code from R:Base). I backup several times during the day if I am modifying the DB. Every night, I use the standard windows backup program, via Windows Scheduler, to backup any files that were changed during the day. At least once per week I upload my DBs to an off site location.
Many customers and developers forget about the importance of taking a copy of your backups off site. Several years ago I had a client that backed up his DB religiously but rarely took a copy off site. One weekend his building caught fire and he lost everything, including all of his company's records. The loss nearly put him out of business. Take a copy of your DBs off site! John -----Original Message----- From: [email protected] [mailto:[EMAIL PROTECTED] On Behalf Of Dennis Fleming Sent: Thursday, January 27, 2005 8:38 AM To: RBG7-L Mailing List Subject: [RBG7-L] - Re: Off Topic- Backup Thanks all for the info. I always tell my users the importance of backup and then couldn't help but notice I was a bit vulnerable. I'm assuming the Maxtor has you build a "boot disk" in order to move to another PC if your hard drive crashed or your PC/laptop was lost/damaged/stolen? Dennis ***** At 11:25 PM 1/26/2005 -0500, you wrote: >At 09:30 PM 1/26/2005, Dennis Fleming wrote: > >>Just curious what other developers are doing to save all their >>hard work and recreate a PC or laptop in case of the unthinkable. >> >>If you have access to a server, which is backed up regularly, >>that could be an option for some of your stuff. Does anyone >>still save everything, and if so how? Tape? > > >Dennis, > >A few suggestions: > >01. Get yourself a Cyclone 2GB USB Pen Drive > http://www.cdcyclone.com/more_flash_key.html > > This should take care of all critical data. > >02. Maxtor OneTouch 250GB FireWire/USB Drive > http://www.maxstore.com/product.asp?sku=2562933 > > This should take care of the entire PC or Notebook > >Very Best R:egards, > >Razzak. > Dennis Fleming IISCO http://www.TheBestCMMS.com Phone: 570 775-7593 Mobile: 570 351-5290
