Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Interesting, Not come across that code before, Good stuff Cheers for the test bits :) -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
When your ROBOCOPY log shows that there too many EXTRA files on the backup disk you can use the /L switch to check what the /PURGE (or /MIR) commands would remove before you do it. I have two batch files one, RExtra, tells me what the extra files on the backup are. The second, RClean, removes them. The commands are identical except that RExtra contains the critical /L switch. I've attached them (with a .txt extension) so you can see for yourself. Be careful though! There is a useful wikipedia article on robocopy: http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Robocopy +---+ |Filename: RExtra.bat.txt | |Download: http://forums.slimdevices.com/attachment.php?attachmentid=3739| +---+ -- Flipze Flipze's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=11838 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
ron thigpen;243172 Wrote: > fred7 wrote: > > Just a helpful reminder to be very careful using the /mir option > because > > it will delete files not in the source. Doing this backwards can > have > > devastating results. > > I'll reiterate this warning and make a suggestion. > > My approach to mirroring music directories uses a batch file containing > > robocopy commands. I schedule this to run nightly. I _do not_ use the > > /mir switch for these automated runs. Rather, these commands use > switches that enable straight one way copies. > > Nothing is lost, but some cruft will build up on the destination disk. > > When I want to clean up the cruft or need space on the destination disk > > I first inspect the source contents to ensure that everything looks OK > > then kick off a copy of the same batch file edited to use the /mir > option. > > HTH, > > --rt Cheers ! I copy, and mirror every now and then to :) -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
fred7 wrote: > Just a helpful reminder to be very careful using the /mir option because > it will delete files not in the source. Doing this backwards can have > devastating results. I'll reiterate this warning and make a suggestion. My approach to mirroring music directories uses a batch file containing robocopy commands. I schedule this to run nightly. I _do not_ use the /mir switch for these automated runs. Rather, these commands use switches that enable straight one way copies. Nothing is lost, but some cruft will build up on the destination disk. When I want to clean up the cruft or need space on the destination disk I first inspect the source contents to ensure that everything looks OK then kick off a copy of the same batch file edited to use the /mir option. HTH, --rt ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
I would think it depends on what version of Robocopy and OS you are using. If the OS (2003 / Vista) and Robocopy are Volume Shadow aware it probably can copy files even if they are in use. -- Paul_B Paul ~ Slimcentre 7.0A1 on EPIA VIA EN15000 Mini-ITX running Windows 2003 R2 (SP2). Remote storage QNAP(2.1.1T)~(300GB WD) SB3 (x1) RIP - dBpowerAMP R12.3 to FLAC ID3 Tags - MP3Tag v2.39 ~ Paul_B's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=3039 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Paul_B;243010 Wrote: > I would think it depends on what version of Robocopy and OS you are > using. If the OS (2003 / Vista) and Robocopy are Volume Shadow aware it > probably can copy files even if they are in use. That was on XP Pro SP2, with Robocopy version XP010. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Lovely, you guys have cleared up my unknowns and made things simple, Ta very much :) -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Robin Bowes;242999 Wrote: > You can't copy any executable files that are running. I just tried it on a few running programs and it works for me. Never tried it before, so I couldn't say if it's always the case. Code: robocopy "C:\Program Files\Internet Explorer" "C:\temp\test" iexplore.exe robocopy "C:\Program Files\Macromedia\HomeSite+" "C:\temp\test" Homesite+.exe robocopy "%SystemRoot%\system32" "C:\temp\test" notepad.exe robocopy "C:\Program Files\Microsoft Office\Office" "C:\temp\test" excel.exe -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Deaf Cat wrote: > Cheers for that, both of you! > > Just double checking, so with Robocopy I can back up any *.exe files, > like slimserver, mp3tag etc, and just reload if anything goes wrong > (after of course XP is back on), Unless I get Ghost, yes? You can't copy any executable files that are running. R. ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
fred7;242968 Wrote: > Just a helpful reminder to be very careful using the /mir option because > it will delete files not in the source. Doing this backwards can have > devastating results. True. Don't reverse the source and destination if you like your data. It's always: robocopy source destination [file(s)] [options] -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Deaf Cat;242974 Wrote: > Just double checking, so with Robocopy I can back up any *.exe files, > like slimserver, mp3tag etc, and just reload if anything goes wrong > (after of course XP is back on), Unless I get Ghost, yes? > > What I'm thinking of backing up: > > All music, pics, docs, etc > emails > contacts > extra loaded on .exe files > > Am I missing anything important? > > So, there is no point in backing up the 'Program Files' or 'Windows' > directories then as they are too involved with XP? Robocopy is really nice and simple when it comes to "mirroring" a disk used exclusively for data. It gets a good bit more involved when you start using it to backup particular files and folders. You might want to look into using a ligitimate backup program when it comes to backing up application data. Then you'll be able to do things like go back and restore a document that you accidentally deleted last Monday. -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Deaf Cat;242961 Wrote: > So that one drive if it becomes faulty could be taken out and the new > put in and all should run as if nothing has happened ? > > I have been using robocopy probably in it's simplest form to back up > music files to an external drive, and not sure on all the copy/mirror > options that would allow all files to be copied, to allow a hard drive > swap. If it's just a data disk, then yes. It wouldn't work for a bootable system disk, since it just copies files and folders, rather than doing do a low level duplication of the disk. For that, you'd want a utility such as Ghost. You'll need to do each partition on the drive if you have more than one. robocopy E:\ F:\ /mir This will copy all folders and files, including empty ones and will also remove any files and folders on F:\ that aren't on E:\ (equivalent to /e /purge). -- JJZolx Jim JJZolx's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=10 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Cheers for that, both of you! Just double checking, so with Robocopy I can back up any *.exe files, like slimserver, mp3tag etc, and just reload if anything goes wrong (after of course XP is back on), Unless I get Ghost, yes? What I'm thinking of backing up: All music, pics, docs, etc emails contacts extra loaded on .exe files Am I missing anything important? So, there is no point in backing up the 'Program Files' or 'Windows' directories then as they are too involved with XP? Thanks again for any thoughts :) -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
Re: [slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Just a helpful reminder to be very careful using the /mir option because it will delete files not in the source. Doing this backwards can have devastating results. JJZolx;242966 Wrote: > If it's just a data disk, then yes. It wouldn't work for a bootable > system disk, since it just copies files and folders, rather than doing > do a low level duplication of the disk. For that, you'd want a utility > such as Ghost. > > You'll need to do each partition on the drive if you have more than > one. > > robocopy E:\ F:\ /mir > > This will copy all folders and files, including empty ones and will > also remove any files and folders on F:\ that aren't on E:\ (equivalent > to /e /purge). -- fred7 fred7's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=6523 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
[slim] Is it posible to use RoboCopy to mirror a whole hard drive ?
Hiya, So that one drive if it becomes faulty could be taken out and the new put in and all should run as if nothing has happened ? I have been using robocopy probably in it's simplest form to back up music files to an external drive, and not sure on all the copy/mirror options that would allow all files to be copied, to allow a hard drive swap. Look forward to hearing any tips Cheers :) -- Deaf Cat Deaf Cat's Profile: http://forums.slimdevices.com/member.php?userid=515 View this thread: http://forums.slimdevices.com/showthread.php?t=40281 ___ discuss mailing list discuss@lists.slimdevices.com http://lists.slimdevices.com/lists/listinfo/discuss
