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SBS 2011 Backup

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  • 16-07-2014 5:32pm
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    humaxf1
    Registered Users Posts: 865 ✭✭✭


    Hi all,

    I'm seeking advice on a backup solution for SBS 2011.

    Built-in backup software with a locally attached USB HDD is not an option, nor is online backup. Client is OTT paranoid on security.


    Backup device is going to be a Buffalo NAS (1TB) and the goal would be:

    * an initial full backup of 2 data folders for Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday

    ** a backup of what has changed in the 2 folders on each day

    *** exchange backup

    **** system state (would be nice but not essential)

    ***** email notification of a successful or failed backup per day


    As always, the client doesn't want to spend Christmas yet wants a solution. I know this is asking alot but any suggestions would be greatly appreciated.

    Thank you


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    Kinet1c
    Closed Accounts Posts: 824 ✭✭✭Kinet1c


    I used StorageCraft's ShadowProtect on several SBS servers, works extremely well. I *think* it should cover all those bases for you. Cost would be around 300-400


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    humaxf1
    Registered Users Posts: 865 ✭✭✭humaxf1


    Cheers for that. I'll look it up.

    Thank you


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    Mr. G
    Moderators, Technology & Internet Moderators Posts: 4,621 Mod ✭✭✭✭Mr. G


    humaxf1 wrote: »
    Client is OTT paranoid on security.

    I'd love to have a client like that :)

    If the server gets infected and then is encrypted, so is the network drive backups. I think he should re-consider the idea of taking full backups from the server once every fortnight and putting them in the company safe or taking them off-site in case something happens like a fire, or a flood. You would be surprised - **** happens.

    A 1TB external hard drive costs in the region of €50. Well worth the expense in my opinion.


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