Lost 10+ years of data, Advice trying to rebuild Backup system properly

nvert · nvert #1 (**permalink**)

04-22-2010, 11:36 PM

Now, after much research, it's time for feedback about backup systmes from others with more experience. I have a concept diagram that I created and can be found here of what I currently am thinkin - this is a WIP diagram: backupdiagram on Mobile Me

After loosing 10+ years of photo, art, and other work from an external hdd crash + a pc hd crash both within 10day period, I now have a new iMac and shopping for the best backup solution PLUS a syncing solution between my travel Macbook Pro, iPhone and home workstation iMac. At the moment, I'm just trying to regather, I have not been able to shoot in over a month. I don't think I'll ever be the same because of this loss.

Any help/advice is appreciated.
Brad (aka nvert)

Boybland · Boybland #2 (**permalink**)

04-23-2010, 12:25 AM

Make sure a full copy is going offsite on a regular basis in case of fire or other total disaster.

Its a manual process but having two external storage devices that you swap each week for example works ok as long as you remember to do it.

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nvert #1 (permalink)
Member Since: Apr 22, 2010 Location: Southwest VA Posts: 1 Mac Specs: MBP (Leo), iMac (SLeo, quad i5), iPhone 3g, AirportExtremem	04-22-2010, 11:36 PM Now, after much research, it's time for feedback about backup systmes from others with more experience. I have a concept diagram that I created and can be found here of what I currently am thinkin - this is a WIP diagram: backupdiagram on Mobile Me After loosing 10+ years of photo, art, and other work from an external hdd crash + a pc hd crash both within 10day period, I now have a new iMac and shopping for the best backup solution PLUS a syncing solution between my travel Macbook Pro, iPhone and home workstation iMac. At the moment, I'm just trying to regather, I have not been able to shoot in over a month. I don't think I'll ever be the same because of this loss. Any help/advice is appreciated. Brad (aka nvert)
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Boybland #2 (permalink)
Member Since: Mar 02, 2010 Location: New Zealand Posts: 76	04-23-2010, 12:25 AM Make sure a full copy is going offsite on a regular basis in case of fire or other total disaster. Its a manual process but having two external storage devices that you swap each week for example works ok as long as you remember to do it.
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