we use retrospect server on a Windows box to back up our macs to
external hard drives, we've never had any problems recovering data
back to macs.
Storring files in their native mac format can be an issue - if you
wish to use any mac file naming conventions that break Windows file
name rules you need to ( I belive) have apple file sharing service
running on the server and have a separate disk for mac data
I'm about to build an XP based full tower with about 8 removable
drives in it to act as the main storage unit for all the data around
the house / that I bring home (because the hardware is cheap and
space a plenty!)
Are there any downsides to backing up to / storing Mac data on the
windows platform? I've never had issues in the past when sharing
data on a mixed network.
Cheers, Antony.
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