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backup solution - basic

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pendal1

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Aug 9, 2007
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Guys, I work for an organization with a budget that is somewhat constricted by ancillary forces so please bear that in mind.
Here's my scenario: I'm in a building with one domain controller and one file server. I have a tape drive connected to the file server and I'm using windows to organize by backup process. Basically, I ran a normal or full backup of the user's shares, relevant software and the system state. Then on Friday I scheduled an incremental backup after hrs and these backups will be appended to the full backup. The tapes are 72gbs and the normal backups were approximately 8-10gbs. We really don't have an offsite storage center unless I take the tapes home. I know some of you may have more complex backup solutions but will this get the basic job done or do you guys forsee problems. Thanks in advance.
 
ntinlin - Im not sure whether there's anyone on site I could trust. The buildings are elementary schools and the teachers are technically challenged to put it politely. However, I like the NAS solution and it's another option we'll have to consider as we try to get a sound backup process established. We are in the process of upgrading are links so the NAS strategy offiste is a possibility. However, for the time being the local tape drives will have to suffice. So fare I like the idea of getting a full backup, taking the full backup off site and then running differentials every day. Then in a month I would come in and do another Full Backup on another tape and then maybe recycle the tapes every month or two months. Pain in the arse.
 
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