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I've done a bit of searching and reading regarding Time Machine. I believe I have a basic understanding of how it functions and I also think I know the answers to my own questions, but I'd like confirmation from you folks who know a lot more than I. My questions:
- As long as Time Machine is operating correctly, do I need to preform any other supplemental backups whatsoever in order to be protected in the event of a major HD failure?
- Is it possible and/or necessary to make an additional backup of the Time Machine backup?
- In a worst case scenario where the main HD fails, is the procedure to restore as follows:
1) Reinstall the OS via the system DVD's.
2) Restore the last current Time Machine backup?
- If so, would the machine then be essentially the same as it was (in terms of files/apps/settings) before the HD crash?
Sorry if these questions are basic, I just want to be sure I understand the capabilities of Time Machine correctly.
nick
- As long as Time Machine is operating correctly, do I need to preform any other supplemental backups whatsoever in order to be protected in the event of a major HD failure?
- Is it possible and/or necessary to make an additional backup of the Time Machine backup?
- In a worst case scenario where the main HD fails, is the procedure to restore as follows:
1) Reinstall the OS via the system DVD's.
2) Restore the last current Time Machine backup?
- If so, would the machine then be essentially the same as it was (in terms of files/apps/settings) before the HD crash?
Sorry if these questions are basic, I just want to be sure I understand the capabilities of Time Machine correctly.
nick