backup

We're looking at changing the way we do backup at work, and I thought some people here might have some suggestions. I'll start by explaining what we do now: We have about 2 TB of data on the server, and between 3 and 30 GB usually changes or is added daily. We use a Retrospect script to copy...

I automatically backup some files everyday. The problem is one of them is my Outlook file. I run Outlook all the time and the backup will not run properly when Outlook is running as both want the file to themselves. So I want to be able to terminate Outlook at a certain time so that the backup...

Hi! I'm looking at getting a redundant backup. I already know that RAID doesn't protect against fires or theft. I'm just looking to deal with harddisk failure. So I hear a NetGear NAS box is good: http://www.buynetgear.ca/product.asp?sku=3809703 It's hot-swappable, and sounds like it will be...

I have a problem that some more expert members of the group might be able to advise me on. My partner has a laptop computer running xp. It developed a fault which turned out to be in physical fault in the keyboard which has now been replaced under guarantee. However, in doing their tests the...

How can I do backups to DVD on XP Home Edition? Do I need some third-party software, or is there something built into XP I can use? I've never done full backups, just a system restore disk set, and have done backups of certain important things to CD, but never to DVD. Any help would be...

I dialed 911 on monday at a real-life emergency and received the following crystal clear message: "The number you have dialed has been disconnected." The 911 "emergency mode" menu was on the phone (Verizon Wireless), and all. I had crystal clear service, and even could have ordered pizza if...