Re: restore older files only?
I'm in the midst of a big workstation rollout and I'm using Retrospect to move data between computers. Here's the scenario -- Users moving from a G3 running 8.6 to a G4 running 9.0.4. I back up each G3 to its own backup file on an external HD. I have a standard profile of system folder standard apps, etc, that I've pre-installed onto every G4, using Apple Software Restore and a custom .img file I created. I want to back up the G3's and restore the files onto the G4's, but I don't want to overwrite newer items with older items. (especially things like "Finder" and "System"). Is there a way I can prevent Retro overwriting corresponding items that have a newer mod date? -- top of the world, Luke Jaeger, Technology Coordinator Disney Magazine Publishing Northampton, Massachusetts [EMAIL PROTECTED] RE: I don't believe there is unless you get the files then do a folder synch. It's a pain. I spoke to Retrospect about this and they didn't think it was a big need. I disagreed. Good luck -- * * Apple Solution Expert Member* *Apple Product Professional * * Apple Developer Connection: Select Member* * Thomas Myers, | MAILTO:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * ITA,Inc. | http://www.itainc.com* * 1250 Scottsville Road, Ste 2 | Phone: (716) 328-7380* * Rochester, New York 14624-5757 | FAX: (716) 328-8269* * -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: restore older files only?
Dantz tech support confirmed that there's no way to make retro do this. Hey Craig -- WISH LIST!!! thanks. Thomas Myers wrote: I'm in the midst of a big workstation rollout and I'm using Retrospect to move data between computers. Here's the scenario -- Users moving from a G3 running 8.6 to a G4 running 9.0.4. I back up each G3 to its own backup file on an external HD. I have a standard profile of system folder standard apps, etc, that I've pre-installed onto every G4, using Apple Software Restore and a custom .img file I created. I want to back up the G3's and restore the files onto the G4's, but I don't want to overwrite newer items with older items. (especially things like "Finder" and "System"). Is there a way I can prevent Retro overwriting corresponding items that have a newer mod date? -- top of the world, Luke Jaeger, Technology Coordinator Disney Magazine Publishing Northampton, Massachusetts [EMAIL PROTECTED] RE: I don't believe there is unless you get the files then do a folder synch. It's a pain. I spoke to Retrospect about this and they didn't think it was a big need. I disagreed. Good luck -- * * Apple Solution Expert Member* *Apple Product Professional * * Apple Developer Connection: Select Member* * Thomas Myers, | MAILTO:[EMAIL PROTECTED] * * ITA,Inc. | http://www.itainc.com* * 1250 Scottsville Road, Ste 2 | Phone: (716) 328-7380* * Rochester, New York 14624-5757 | FAX: (716) 328-8269* * -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED] -- top of the world, Luke Jaeger, Technology Coordinator Disney Magazine Publishing Northampton, Massachusetts [EMAIL PROTECTED] Any opinions expressed in this message are my own and may not represent the opinions of Disney Publishing, etc etc etc. * -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
Re: restore older files only?
I want to back up the G3's and restore the files onto the G4's, but I don't want to overwrite newer items with older items. (especially things like "Finder" and "System"). Is there a way I can prevent Retro overwriting corresponding items that have a newer mod date? Don't know if this'll be useful for your situation, but it works for me. I use two tools to do this: Retrospect and Conflict Catcher. 1) Restore the G3 "stuff" to a folder on the new drive. Rename the G3's system folder to "Previous System Folder" (or something of your own choosing). You can pick and choose what to restore but that could make the process take longer than necessary, imho. 2) Install Conflict Catcher 3) Have CC8 do your system merge. It's really quite cool and is much swifter than comparing system folders file by file. 4) File away anything else you might want from the restored folder and toss the rest. hth, Pam Pam Lefkowitz, President Consulting Core Computing Technologies, Inc. Disaster Recovery 848 Dodge Ave., Suite 254Network Management Evanston, IL 60202 Project Management voice:847/675-3513Solutions fax: 847/675-3564 Training email: [EMAIL PROTECTED]Service Apple Product Professional Member, Apple Solution Experts Certified Dantz Development Partner Certified Female Business Enterprise - City of Chicago Certified Female Business Enterprise - Cook County Certified Female Business Enterprise - State of Illinois Certified Vendor, Chicago Public Schools -- -- To subscribe:[EMAIL PROTECTED] To unsubscribe: [EMAIL PROTECTED] Archives:http://list.working-dogs.com/lists/retro-talk/ Problems?: [EMAIL PROTECTED]
