Re: Backup on Linux

[Jonathan Byrne <j-byrne@example.com>]

Big, expensive tape drives.

Jonathan Byrne <j-byrne@example.com>               Engineering Division
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Jonathan Shore (jshore@example.com) wrote:

> 
> I have been backing up my work in bits and pieces onto CD-R, but more
> recently the size of my work has grown and is now spanning two 35GB disks
> (SCSI).  Thinking about the recent talk about disk failures on the mailing
> list, it reminded me that I'm courting a disaster.
> 
> Are there any recommendations for backup devices or software for something
> of this size?  I think 70GB will last for a while.  Probably won't need to
> go beyond that for about a year (after which point will start using much
> more expensive servers, raid, backup units, etc).
> 
> Even if the scheme was CD-R based, but automated to do either full backups
> or deltas would be appreciated (the automated CD-R method would appeal from
> a cost point of view).  Also as I have both linux and NT clients (sorry
> linux purists), I don't care whether this is linux or NT based software.
> 
> Thanks
> 
> JS
> 
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