RE: Backup software

["Michael Norman" michael.norman@xxxxxxxx]

Karli,

Curious: Do you use Redoit as your regular image backup tool? Disadvantage I see is that you can't
make incremental backups or scheduled backups. But, depending on how fast it creates the bare-metal
image, I can see a daily, end of the workday (or midday) routine where you create a new image and
simply delete the old one. Or do you have his automated with, say, scheduled tasks?

Michael Norman


>-----Original Message-----
>From: xywrite-bounce@xxxxxxxx [mailto:xywrite-bounce@xxxxxxxx] On Behalf
>Of Kari Eveli
>Sent: Tuesday, May 16, 2017 3:46 AM
>To: xywrite@xxxxxxxx
>Subject: Re: Backup software
>
>Edward,
>
>While I do not question your word as to SP's reliability score, I am not sure if it is that
>easy to use for novices or the like. PC Mag UK gave their Editor's choice to both
>products, mentioning in particular the ease of use of the Acronis product.
>http://uk.pcmag.com/backup-products/8651/guide/the-best-backup-software-of-2017
>
>I know Acronis has its pitfalls, but a complex outdated user interface may also be
>perilous for the non-expert user. Ideally, the backup software should be installed by a
>professional including testing and instructions how to operate it in case of need. Failing
>that, I would proceed as follows (DIY tip): first make a bare-metal backup using Redo
>Backup and Recovery (http://redobackup.org/), then install the normal daily backup
>utility you plan to use, be it Acronis or some other package, and test it fully for backup
>and recovery. Without testing, you may end up in big trouble, if you just back up and
>think that the backup will be eventually recoverable if the need arises.
>
>Best regards,
>
>Kari Eveli
>LEXITEC Book Publishing (Finland)
>lexitec@xxxxxxxx
>