Back up media

[plowman]

Okey Dokey,

Well, im sorry if someone's asked this question before but i couldn't find it. My dad runs a small business and currently has three comps running on a network. On his computer, there is projects data, CAD drawings etc, all stuff like that; it's quite a lot of stuff. Then on another computer, there is all administration stuff and contact databases etc.

We're looking for an effective back-up routine that can be, to some extent automated. I know you can schedule automatic back-ups with external hard drives. But i would have to buy two to back up the admin stuff as well.

Would anyone suggest tape drives? Or should i just use optical media like DVDs.

Any input would be appreciated. Thanks ppl.

[plowman]

Would it be possible to backup certain folders (or partitions if it were easier) on pcs 1 and 2. Would I set the hard drive up as being a shared drive? thanks

[Kyuzo]

Would it be possible to backup certain folders on pcs 1 and 2. Would I set the hard drive up as being a shared drive? thanks

Yes and yes.

i would have to buy two to back up the admin stuff

You only need one if it's big enough

[plowman]

Could you tell me how please ??

I'm looking at the Maxtor One Touch II family. Would i just permanently attach it to pc 1 and then share it in windows? And then tell windows to scheldule a copy of certain partitions on each computer? Is this possible?

TY

[plowman]

Weel im thinking about this now:

http://www.maxtor.com/portal/site/Ma...tview=Overview

looks like that'll be easier.

[osprey4]

Yes, that looks good. Connects right to your router. Always easier to have a network asset that does not require someone's PC to be turned on.