Re: USB Flash Drive as viable backup media

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You may want to have a look at http://www.firestreamer.com/fsdvd/. We
are adding support for removable media, such as flash drives and
external HDDs. The software in particular allows backup spanning across
multiple flash drives with data compression. It's not oficially
released yet, however, we have a beta version available.
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Bob Genestet wrote:
> I read an article where a study was done on a random sample of actual
> corporate tape backups and the results were that 40% of the backups in the
> study were useless. After I read that, I added the NT Backup verify switch
> to all of my customer backup scripts. Verification practically doubled the
> time required for the backup process to complete.
>
> Here are a couple of alternatives that are probably statistically as safe as
> tape.
> USB or firewire hard drives or even drive caddies, internal or external, if
> speed is an issue.
>
> I personally like a single or multiple USB flash drives in a rotation.
> NTBackup on a fast server can put 1 gb of data on the drive in about 5
> minutes. I configure a backup of the customer's business data, Exchange,
> SharePoint, Users folders, and any other business critical data to run 15
> minutes before the business closes and the business owner takes the drive
> home in their pocket or purse. I always choose the option to password the
> backup in NTBackup. I also allow at least 3 shadow copies on the server or
> more if there is enough drive space. I also run a full system backup at
> night to a raid drive or network drive. I know I won't have a full system
> restore in the event of a loss of hard drive in a disaster but I figure it
> will be new hardware so different that a fresh install of SBS 2003 is
> required anyway.
>
> DVD is an option, but it is a two step process where you run NTBackup to the
> local hard drive or network drive and then burn the backup to a DVD.
>
> I am currently testing a disaster recovery back up solution where I have
> created a VPN connection between two offices and each office's backup is
> copied to the other office across town over the VPN after business hours.
>
> There are also several online backup companies at very reasonable prices.
> You should really scrutinize there legitimacy and don't deliver your
> sensitive information to a stranger.
>
> If you run a business that is regulated by a government agency and have to
> comply with their regulations, for instance HIPPA for medical practices or
> GLBA for financial institutions, then you would probably want to make sure
> your method of backing up is one that meets their requirements.
>
> Cheers,
> Bob
>
>
>
> "Ben" <Ben@xxxxxxxxxx> wrote in message
> news:enZHKjObFHA.464@xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
> > Hi
> >
> > We are using DDS4 Backups and are soon to out grow it.
> >
> > As a small company we are looking into removable hard drives for Monday
> > backups then incrimentals on DDS4 during the week.
> >
> > Although a bulky option for our staff to take off site it seems to be the
> > most cost effective upgrade and a flexible for a restore.
> >
> > Any input would be much appreciated.
> >
> > Thanks
> > B
> >

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