Hello retro,
I was wondering if I could get some suggestions
on a back-up script/system I've put together.
I am backing up our ASIP server via mounted volumes on another host
G4 computer to a Mac
file on a USB 60 gig HD. Things are working great!!!
I have two back-up set files that sum up
to about 29 gigs (compressed). Daily back-ups affect the file
size only minimally. ( did I express that I am very
happy with this setup? :-) Anyway, I am about ready to throw
a stick in the spokes of my system though.
This small USB (buslink) back up drive is great. It can be unplugged
and carried if needed. Here
is my q: (finally)
We bought a second USB (buslink) 60gig drive.
Our Idea is to alternate the two drives every week. (similiar
to changing tapes) We then would take the "off-drive" to an off-site
location. (because of our xtreme paranoia)
So, since I have a full backup on this first drive I need to know the
best way to get the second drive going. My
thinking was I could manually copy the back-up set files from #1 drive
to #2 drive and then name the second
drive the same as the first (after shutting off the first drive of
course) Would retrospect recognize this as the same
back-up set? If yes, in another week or so when its time to change
back to the first drive, is there any problems
relating to the scripts that would see the old info as a conflict?
With tapes, Retro can ask you for the appropriate
b/u tape. But I am not sure about alternat HD's
If this is not going to work please offer alternitive
routes using our goals and equipment.
Thanks. - D
-- Donovan
D. Brooke
Systems Administrator/
Assc. Art Director
Epsen
Hillmer Graphics
