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Data Back up technique

  • 20-05-2010 1:04pm
    #1
    bbam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭


    So my 1TB drive arrives tomorrow...
    I am wondering what is best, to back up what I think are critical files or to back up images of my hard drives which can be restored in the future??

    If I back up an image of a drive is it easy to write this back to a new blank drive ??

    Advice appreciated...


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  • #2
    MarkR
    Moderators, Regional Midwest Moderators Posts: 11,183 Mod ✭✭✭✭MarkR


    Depends on what operating system you have on your computer. If you have windows 7, there is a very easy tool you can set up.

    If you don't, i'm fond of clonezilla as a back up tool. It's a little nerdy, but once you get the hand of it, it's very easy to make images.

    For me, I would back up my documents folder, perhaps the desktop. If you have mail stored locally on your computer you can do that too.


  • #3
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,967 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    I use images as I find they are faster - both the initial backup and subsequent incrementals. I have my OS & data on separate partitions from the "disposable downloads" and temporary files as I don't see a need to back these up.

    If somebody got their hands on the drive they would find the data is in an encrypted image. This should deter most people from bothering accessing it. Having files directly on the drive makes it just a bit too easy for snooping thieves.

    I also store the drive off site (by taking it in to work) and I don't connect it to a PC. This covers against malware, viruses, theft, fire etc.

    That's how I do it, but there are many different ways...


  • #4
    bbam
    Closed Accounts Posts: 7,410 ✭✭✭bbam


    Thanks guys...
    I'm running on Win XP..
    Will I also be able to back up my laptop onto the drive, it's also running Win XP


  • #5
    JDxtra
    Registered Users, Registered Users 2 Posts: 5,967 ✭✭✭JDxtra


    Of course, assuming you have less than 1Tb of data that needs to be backed up between the two computers.


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